The Use of OxyContin for Pain

question 51

Multiple Choice

The use of OxyContin for pain

• A) is less effective when used in conjunction with caffeine.
• B) can lead to counterirritation.
• C) has increased by two-thirds in Canada.
• D) has been discontinued in Canada because it is highly addictive.
• E) is very effective in eliminating side effects such as headaches associated with other drugs.

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Definitions:

Economic Efficiency

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Incentives

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Ability-to-pay Principle

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Regressive Tax

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