This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General anatomy, Subject name: Anatomy
Alkalinization of urine is required for decreasing poisoning due to 
Select and explain. 
A. Barbiturates, B. Amphitamines, C. Alcohol, D. Morphine
A: Barbiturates
Answer: A: Barbiturates 
Explanation: For acidic drug poisoning like (barbiturates, salicylates and methotrexates) ,urinary alkinization agents are prescribed where as basic drug poisoning (morphine, amphetamine ,atropine etc) urinary acidification agents are prescribed. Refer Ltd 7/e p29