Question

taking two depressant such as a sleeping pill along with alcohol can result in (select all that apply)
drug antagonism
drug synergism
cancelling each other's effects
producing extreme drowsiness

Answer 1

Taking two depressants such as a sleeping pill along with alcohol can result in:

- **Drug synergism**: This refers to the situation where the combined effect of the two substances is greater than the sum of their individual effects, which can enhance sedation and depressant effects.
- **Producing extreme drowsiness**: Both alcohol and sleeping pills are central nervous system depressants, and their combination can lead to heightened drowsiness and sedation.

The other options, "drug antagonism" and "cancelling each other's effects," generally do not apply in this scenario, as both substances have similar depressant effects rather than opposing effects.