A Nurse Is Discussing the Use of Cocaine as a Local

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing the use of cocaine as a local anesthetic with a nursing student. Which statement by the student indicates understanding of this agent?

• A) "Anesthetic effects develop slowly and persist for several hours."
• B) "Cocaine is a local anesthetic administered by injection."
• C) "Vasoconstrictors should not be used as adjunct agents with this drug."
• D) "When abused, cocaine causes physical dependence."

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Definitions:

Duopoly

A market structure dominated by two companies, resulting in limited competition.

Demand Curve

A chart depicting how the price of an item correlates with the amount of that item consumers are ready and capable of buying at different price levels.

Marginal Cost

The extra cost involved in producing one more unit of a product or service.

Cartel

An association of independent companies or organizations formed to control production, pricing, and marketing of goods to suppress competition.