In Addition to the Biological Consequences of Chronic Drug Use

question 10

Multiple Choice

In addition to the biological consequences of chronic drug use by adolescents, there are also social consequences. One may be "arrested development," which means

• A) delayed brain development resulting from metabolic changes.
• B) inhibited physical maturation due to a decrease in sex hormones.
• C) delays in emotional maturation due to prolonged immaturity.
• D) missed social experiences/opportunities and emotional growth.

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Definitions:

Congenital Keratoconus

A condition present at birth where the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye, progressively thins and bulges outward into a cone shape, affecting vision.

Hypotension

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LOS

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Nosocomial Condition

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