NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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Powerful craving for a drug that does not result in physical withdrawal systems upon discontinuation of the drug
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tolerance
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dependency
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addiction
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toxicity
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Withdrawal syndrome, also known as discontinuation syndrome, occurs in individuals who have developed physiological dependence on a substance and who discontinue or reduce their use of it.
Detailed explanation-2: -(with-DRAWL) A term used to describe the physical and mental symptoms that a person has when they suddenly stop or cut back the use of an addictive substance, such as opiates and opioids, nicotine products, or alcohol.
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