Which of the Following Statements About Nicotine Is True

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nicotine is True?

• A) It is the only chemical present in cigarette smoke.
• B) It is a form of condensed particulate matter from tobacco.
• C) It is a highly addictive chemical stimulant.
• D) It irritates the lungs but does not accumulate in the lungs.

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Definitions:

Illicit Substance

A drug or substance whose production, sale, or use is prohibited by law.

Clinical Assessment

The systematic evaluation and measurement of psychological, biological, and social factors in an individual presenting with a possible psychological disorder.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as a guide to diagnosing mental disorders.

ICD-10

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, a medical classification list by the World Health Organization, used for coding diseases, signs, symptoms, and procedures.