The nurse in the health center on a college campus is talking to freshman students about the dangers of opioid use. Which response by a student indicates that more teaching is needed?
A) "Opioid use disorder is associated with using other people's opioid prescriptions."
B) "Opioid use disorder is associated with using illegally obtained heroin."
C) "Opioid use for pain control can lead to addiction unless monitored by a doctor."
D) "Opioids are always safe to use if they are prescribed by a doctor."
D) "Opioids are always safe to use if they are prescribed by a doctor."
Explanation: A) Opioids have analgesic effects and are used for pain relief; however, they have tremendous potential for abuse. Opioid use disorder can be associated with misuse of prescription opioid medications, use of opioid medications prescribed for other individuals, or use of illegally obtained heroin.
B) Opioids have analgesic effects and are used for pain relief; however, they have tremendous potential for abuse. Opioid use disorder can be associated with misuse of prescription opioid medications, use of opioid medications prescribed for other individuals, or use of illegally obtained heroin.
C) Opioids have analgesic effects and are used for pain relief; however, they have tremendous potential for abuse. Opioid use disorder can be associated with misuse of prescription opioid medications, use of opioid medications prescribed for other individuals, or use of illegally obtained heroin.
D) Opioids have analgesic effects and are used for pain relief; however, they have tremendous potential for abuse. Opioid use disorder can be associated with misuse of prescription opioid medications, use of opioid medications prescribed for other individuals, or use of illegally obtained heroin.
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