Which of the Following Statements About Pain Is True

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about pain is true?

• A) Pain can be directly measured.
• B) Responses to pain are culturally shaped.
• C) Recent therapies completely eliminate pain in terminal illness.
• D) Morphine is never administered to patients as a way of managing pain.

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Definitions:

Depressant

A substance that slows down the central nervous system, reducing arousal and stimulation in the body.

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance commonly found in beverages like beer, wine, and spirits, known for its effects on the nervous system.

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system, known for its use both as a recreational drug and, less commonly, for its therapeutic use in certain medical conditions.

Moderately Intoxicated

A state of inebriation where an individual's cognitive, motor, and perceptual abilities are notably impaired, but not to the extreme.