The Nurse Clarifies Terms Relative to Substance Abuse

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse clarifies terms relative to substance abuse.Match the option with the definition.

-Needs substance to feel good

• A)Abuse
• B)Psychological dependence
• C)Addiction
• D)Tolerance
• E)Withdrawal

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Definitions:

Inflation

The rate at which the general cost of goods and services rises, causing a decrease in the value of money.

Consumer Price Index

A gauge for calculating the weighted average prices of essential consumer goods and services, encompassing medical care, transportation, and food.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

A federal agency that provides a range of statistics including employment, wages, and productivity data, used for economic decision-making and analysis.

Fixed Basket

A set of goods and services whose quantities are fixed, used for calculating measures like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to assess changes in the cost of living over time.