Chemical Dependency Assessment Is Integral to the Initial Assessment of Chronic

question 15

Multiple Choice

Chemical dependency assessment is integral to the initial assessment of chronic pain. Which of the following raises a “red flag” about potential chemical dependency?

• A) Use of more than one drug to treat the pain
• B) Multiple times when prescriptions are lost with requests to refill
• C) Preferences for treatments that include alternative medicines
• D) Presence of a family member who has abused drugs

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