Question

Which of the following best explains automatism? Multiple Choice

a.Drug-induced hangover effect resulting from benzodiazepine use
b.Drug-induced heightened tolerance resulting from benzodiazepine use
c.Drug-induced confusion that can lead to barbiturate drug overdose
d.None of the above

Answer 1

The correct answer is c.Drug-induced confusion that can lead to barbiturate drug overdose.

Step-by-step explanation:

Automatism implies somehow the loss of conscience. Drug-induced confusion leading to an overdose implies, also, the loss of conscience in the process, meaning it's an example of automatism.