A Patient Started Diazepam (Valium) 5 Mg Twice Daily 6

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient started diazepam (Valium) 5 mg twice daily 6 months ago. Now, the patient requires 10 mg to achieve the same effect. This phenomenon results from:

• A) addiction.
• B) tolerance.
• C) dependence.
• D) disinhibition.

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