This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General Pharmacology, Subject name: Pharmacology
Alkalinization of urine is required for decreasing the poisoning due to: 
Select and explain. 
A. Barbiturates, B. Amphetamine, C. Alcohol, D. Morphine
A: Barbiturates
Answer: A: Barbiturates 
Explanation: Ans. (A) Barbiturates(Ref: KDT 8th/e p37)For acidic drug poisonings (like barbiturates, salicylates and methotrexate), urinary alkalinizing agents are prescribed whereas for basic drug poisonings, (morphine, amphetamine, atropine etc.) urinary acidifying agents are administered.