A Patient Asks a Nurse to Explain What Drug Tolerance

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient asks a nurse to explain what drug tolerance means. The nurse responds by telling the patient that when tolerance occurs, it means the patient:

• A) has developed a psychologic dependence on the drug.
• B) may need increased amounts of the drug over time.
• C) will cause an abstinence syndrome if the drug is discontinued abruptly.
• D) will have increased sensitivity to drug side effects.

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