What Is the Rationale for Using Methadone in the Treatment

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale for using methadone in the treatment of heroin abuse?

• A) Substitutes one opioid for another.
• B) Is less constipating than heroin.
• C) Does not give the "rush" that a person addicted to heroin is looking for.
• D) Is a synthetic opioid, which makes it less addicting.

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue Product

The extra revenue generated by employing one more unit of a factor, such as labor or capital, holding other factors constant.

Variable Factor

An input whose quantity can change depending on the level of production or the scale of operations in the short run.

Production

The process of creating goods or services by combining labor, capital, and resources to meet consumer demands.

Market Wage

The prevailing rate of pay for labor in a particular job market, determined by the supply and demand for labor in that market.