Which Statement Describes Long-Term Exposure to Opioid Drugs

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes long-term exposure to opioid drugs?

• A) Has not been clearly shown to produce damage to any tissue or organ system.
• B) Causes damage to the mesolimbic dopamine system.
• C) Can weaken the heart.
• D) Is a common cause of kidney disease.

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Auscultating Heart Sounds

The act of listening to heart noises for assessment or diagnosis using a stethoscope.

Diaphragm

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Z Pattern

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Whisper Test

A simple hearing test in which an examiner whispers a series of words or letters from a set distance to evaluate an individual's hearing ability.