Which Statement Best Defines Substance Abuse

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement best defines substance abuse?

• A) It is rare during early adulthood; most give it up before that time of life.
• B) It refers to the ingestion of all form of curative drugs.
• C) It negatively affects a person socially, occupationally, physically, and psychologically.
• D) It results from years of steroid use and preoccupation with the ideal body.

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Definitions:

Venipuncture

The process of puncturing a vein, usually to withdraw blood or insert an intravenous catheter.

Hickman-Broviac Catheter

A type of central venous catheter used for long-term administration of medications, nutrition, blood products, and for blood withdrawal.

Central Venous Access Devices

Medical devices used to deliver medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into the venous system.

Bitter Medications

Medicines that have a naturally bitter taste, often requiring flavor masking to be palatable for patients, especially children.