A Lonely, Depressed Divorcée Has Been Self-Medicating with Small Amounts

question 2

Multiple Choice

A lonely, depressed divorcée has been self-medicating with small amounts of cocaine for the past year. Which term should a nurse use to best describe this individual's situation?

• A) Psychological addiction
• B) Codependence
• C) Substance induced disorder
• D) Social induced disorder

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service versus what they actually pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing and able to sell a good for and the actual amount received by them when the good is sold at the market price.

Comparative Advantage

The capacity of a person or collective to conduct a specific economic operation more effectively compared to another.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or country to produce a good or service at a lower cost per unit than the cost at which any other entity produces that good or service.