NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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A collection of symptoms that a person experiences when, after a period of regular use, the quantity of available substance in the brain is reduced is called:
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Addiction
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Tolerance
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Withdrawal
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Dependence
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -To recap, addiction involves a three-stage cycle-binge/intoxication, withdrawal/negative affect, and preoccupation/anticipation-that worsens over time and involves dramatic changes in the brain reward, stress, and executive function systems.
Detailed explanation-2: -Drug misuse is defined as the use of a substance for a purpose not consistent with legal or medical guidelines (WHO, 2006). It has a negative impact on health or functioning and may take the form of drug dependence, or be part of a wider spectrum of problematic or harmful behaviour (DH, 2006b).
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