A Nurse Is Teaching a Class on Addiction

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a class on addiction. Which statement by one of the class participants indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "Addictive drugs lead to dopamine release in amounts similar to those released by normal reward circuits."
• B) "Neural remodeling leads to decreased dopamine release, leaving users with feelings of lifelessness and depression."
• C) "Over time, the brain will develop reduced responses to many addictive drugs."
• D) "With the use of a drug over time, the brain undergoes synaptic remodeling."

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Definitions:

Crisis

A critical, potentially destabilizing situation requiring a decision or change, often leading to significant personal or collective development.

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship.

Coherent Conception

A clear and logically connected idea or understanding of a complex aspect or entity.

Solidly Committed

A state of being deeply dedicated or obliged to a person, cause, or plan of action.