Question

A young female is unresponsive after overdosing on an unknown type of drug. Her respirations are slow and shallow, and her pulse is slow and weak. Which of the following drugs is the LEAST likely cause of her condition?A: Seconal

B: Cocaine
C: Heroin
D: Valium

Answer 1

B: Cocaine

Step-by-step explanation:

The symptons of overdose for each of these drugs are the following:

A Seconal: Drowsiness, feeling light-headed, fainting, feeling cold, and weak or shallow breathing

B Cocaine: Elevated heart rate, tremors, feeling hot, chest pain

C Heroin: Low heart rate and pulse

D Valium: Confusion, dizzines, breathing difficults, etc...

The only of these drugs not associated with the female's condition is Cocaine.

The correct answer is:

B: Cocaine