Given Strong Narcotics Regularly and in Sufficient Amounts, Dying Persons

question 6

Multiple Choice

Given strong narcotics regularly and in sufficient amounts, dying persons with severe pain will likely experience _________.

• A)drug dependence
• B)insomnia and sleepwalking
• C)relief from severe pain
• D)a comatose-like state
• E)drug addiction

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