Which of the following is NOT a sign of overdose?

• A. Coma
• B. Hallucination
• C. Fever
• D. Drowsiness

Answer: (C)

Overdose signs reflect how taking too much of a drug affects the brain and vital body functions. When a depressant is overdosed, the brain’s activity can slow so much that a person becomes extremely sleepy or loses consciousness—this is a coma. Some drugs can distort perception, so an overdose might involve hallucinations as the drug disrupts normal thinking and sensing. Fever, however, is not a typical direct sign of overdose. It usually points to an infection or heat-related illness rather than the immediate effects of taking too much of a drug. While certain severe drug reactions can include high body temperature, fever itself is not considered a standard overdose sign. If overdose is suspected, seek urgent medical help right away, monitor breathing, and keep the person safe until help arrives.