NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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A physical process associated with drug use whereby a person craves a drug
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withdrawal
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addiction
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tolerance
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dependence
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A process addiction is characterized by the compulsive nature of the behaviour. Examples include sex, shopping, gambling, gaming, and surfing the internet.
Detailed explanation-2: -Repeated use of a drug can lead to the development of tolerance in which increased doses of the drug are required to produce the same effect. Tolerance develops to opioids, stimulants and cannabis.
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