NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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Psychological dependence on a medication:
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Includes a body tolerance to the medication
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Means there is a need for medication in order to avoid discomfort
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Is an extremely rare condition seen with drug use
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all of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Drug dependence is defined as a psychic and physical state of the person characterized by behavioral and other responses resulting in compulsions to take a drug, on a continuous or periodic basis in order to experience its psychic effect and at times to avoid the discomfort of its absence.
Detailed explanation-2: -Psychological dependence is a term that describes the emotional or mental components of substance use disorder, such as strong cravings for the substance or behavior and difficulty thinking about anything else.
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