<prompt> Alkalinization of urine is required for decreasing the poisoning due to:BarbituratesAmphetamineAlcoholMorphine  <response>: Ans. A BarbituratesRef: KDT 8the p37For 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. 