A 25-year-old patient is prescribed phenobarbital for anxiety. If the patient does not follow the dosage instructions, what would be the likely consequence?
Q1. A 25-year-old patient is prescribed phenobarbital for anxiety. If the patient does not follow the dosage instructions, what would be the likely consequence?
Answer: Respiratory depression and decreased heart rate
Explanation: Phenobarbital is a barbiturate, and excessive doses can lead to respiratory depression due to its depressant effects on the central nervous system.