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
Forced Alkaline diuresis is useful in the poisoning of 
Select and explain. 
A. Lead, B. Barbiturates, C. Morphine, D. Iron
B: Barbiturates
Answer: B: Barbiturates 
Explanation: Barbiturates Forced alkaline diuresis increses the excreation of some drugs in urine and is used in treatment of drug overdose or treatment of poisioning by these drugs.Sodium bicarbonate is used.Other drugs where it is used as treatment are salicylates,cocaine,amphetamine. Ref: K.D.Tripati.7th Ed., Pg: 29