A Patient Who Has Been Taking Butabarbital (Butisol)for Several Weeks

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking butabarbital (Butisol) for several weeks reports being drowsy and having difficulty performing tasks at work most mornings.The nurse suspects that which drug effects have occurred?

• A) Dependence
• B) Hangover
• C) Tolerance
• D) Withdrawal

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Definitions:

Drive Theory

A psychological theory that posits behavior is motivated by drives, internal states of tension that compel actions to satisfy needs.

Stimulus Motives

Psychological needs that prompt individuals to seek stimulation or information in their environment.

Innate Motives

Fundamental biological drives that are inherent in all humans, such as the needs for food, water, and shelter.

Primary Drives

Fundamental biological needs that drive behavior, such as hunger, thirst, sleep, and sex, essential for survival.