John Was Given a Prescription for an Opiate Following Knee

question 62

Multiple Choice

John was given a prescription for an opiate following knee surgery and found that he liked how it made him feel. Now, he often seeks it out, legally or illegally, because he craves that feeling. Assuming that he doesn't experience tolerance or withdrawal symptoms, John appears to have become ________.

• A) addicted to prescription drugs
• B) psychologically dependent on opiates
• C) cross-tolerant to sedatives
• D) physically dependent on opiates

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Definitions:

Illegal Drugs

Substances whose manufacture, possession, or use is prohibited by law.

Human Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, respiration, temperature control, and other functions.

Nerve Cells

Also known as neurons, specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Human Nervous System

The part of the body that coordinates its voluntary and involuntary actions and transmits signals to and from different parts of its body.