If Patients with Chronic Pain and Without a History of Psychological

question 42

Multiple Choice

If patients with chronic pain and without a history of psychological disturbances or substance abuse are allowed to self-administer narcotics to control their pain, the majority of them

• A)develop a strong addiction to narcotics
• B)self-administer much larger doses than they would if the narcotics were administered to them by physicians at fixed intervals
• C)develop a rapid and marked tolerance to the effects of narcotics
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as an individual consumes more of a good, the utility (satisfaction or benefit) gained from each additional unit decreases.

Total Utility

The overall satisfaction or value a consumer receives from consuming a particular quantity of a good or service.

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or benefit obtained from consuming an extra unit of a product or service.

Total Utility

The complete gratification gained from the use of a certain quantity of goods or services.