Which Statement Related to OxyContin Is Not Correct

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which statement related to OxyContin is not correct?

• A)OxyContin is the trade name for the drug oxycodone hydrochloride,a morphine-like narcotic.
• B)OxyContin should be taken orally,however abusers crush the tablet and snort it or dissolve it in water and inject it.
• C)OxyContin is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act because of the high risk of addiction and abuse.
• D)OxyContin is referred to as "hillbilly heroin" or "poor man's heroin" because problems of abuse were first noted in Kentucky,Virginia,West Virginia,and Maine.

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Definitions:

Clinical Manifestations

Observable signs, symptoms, and syndromes that arise and are indicative of a specific disease or medical condition.

Dependence

The state of relying on or needing a substance, object, or activity for physical or psychological well-being.

Substance Abuse

The damaging or dangerous consumption of psychoactive substances, like alcohol and illegal drugs.

Psychotic Symptom

Psychotic symptoms are manifestations of psychosis that include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech or behavior, and impaired cognitive ability.