A Patient with Terminal Cancer Requires Increasing Doses of an Opioid

question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient with terminal cancer requires increasing doses of an opioid pain medication to obtain relief from pain. This patient is exhibiting signs of drug:

• A)Abuse
• B)Misuse
• C)Tolerance
• D)Dependence

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Definitions:

Behavior Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques.

Liquid-Sensitive Pad

A pad designed to detect the presence of liquids; often used in medical, caretaking, or technological contexts to signal spills or wetness.

Biomedical Therapy

Treatments for mental disorders that involve physiological interventions, such as medication, to correct or alleviate symptoms.

Active Listening

A technique of careful listening and feedback, involving paying full attention to the speaker, understanding their message, responding, and remembering.