Chemical Dependency Assessment Is Integral to the Initial Assessment of Chronic

question 2

Multiple Choice

Chemical dependency assessment is integral to the initial assessment of chronic pain. Which of the following raises a "red flag" about potential chemical dependency?

• A) Use of more than one drug to treat the pain
• B) Multiple times when prescriptions are lost with requests to refill
• C) Preferences for treatments that include alternative medicines
• D) Presence of a family member who has abused drugs

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