Respiratory depression is seen with_____________?
Correct answer: C. Synthetic narcotics
- A. Tranquilizers
- B. Non-barbiturates
- C. Synthetic narcotics
- D. Antidepressants
Explanation
Synthetic opioids such as morphine-like narcotic analgesics can markedly depress the medullary respiratory centre, especially in overdose. Tranquilizers and antidepressants may cause sedation, but severe respiratory depression is less characteristic when used alone.
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