Drugs such as the narcotics and barbiturates that depress the whole CNS tend to cause __________________when an overdose is given or taken.

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Drugs that depress the CNS, such as narcotics and barbiturates, can cause respiratory depression when an overdose is taken, leading to difficulty breathing or even respiratory arrest. This is a potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Other options such as hypotension, bradycardia, and sedation can also occur with CNS depressants but may not be as severe as respiratory depression.

Drugs Such as the Narcotics and Barbiturates That Depress the Whole