This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Barbiturates excretion in urine may be increased by : 
Select and explain. 
A. Diuretics, B. Alkalinization, C. Acidification, D. Dialysis
B: Alkalinization
Answer: B: Alkalinization 
Explanation: B i.e. Alkanization For facilitating elimination of drug in poisoning the - Urine is alkalinized in barbiturate & salicylate poisoningQ Urine is acidified in morphine & amphetamine poisoningQ Salicylates block uricosuric action of probenecid & sulfinpyrazoneQ & decrease tubular secretion of methotrexate Hemodialysis followed by forced alkaline diuresis is treatment of choice in barbiturate poisoning.Q Hemodialysis & diuretics are not effective in digitalis poisoningQ Kerosine oilQ, Organophosphate & Benzodiazepine poisoningQ