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After Taking a Drug for Several Years, Bruce Decides to Quit

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After taking a drug for several years, Bruce decides to quit taking the drug. He begins to experience a variety of negative physical symptoms and a strong craving for the substance. What term is used to describe what Bruce is experiencing?


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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

A life-saving technique involving chest compressions and rescue breaths to support and maintain breathing and circulation in someone who has suffered cardiac arrest.

Range-of-motion Exercises

Physical activities designed to improve or maintain joint flexibility and muscle strength by moving a joint through its full potential movement.

Dressing

A sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect from further harm.

Expected Outcome

The anticipated result or effect of a treatment plan, medical intervention, or therapeutic approach, used in planning and evaluating patient care.

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