Which of the following reflects the clinical caution regarding the use of narcotics for chronic pain?
a) Clinical research needs to be done on a wider variety of chronic pain conditions.
b) The clinical effects of taking narcotics daily are widely known but seldom considered in
treatment.
c) Researchers know why low addiction levels occur when such drugs are taken for pain relief but ignore this information.
d) Acupuncture is a far more effective treatment.
Answer: a) Clinical research needs to be done on a wider variety of chronic pain conditions.
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A. non-fat milk. B. cool water. C. any caffeine-free soft drink. D. a sports drink.
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