Elsa has just had major abdominal surgery and is in great pain. She asks her doctor if there is a medication that will relieve the pain from her injury. Which of the following is her doctor most likely to prescribe?
A) a sedative
B) amphetamine
C) an opiate
D) a hallucinogen
Answer: C
Rationale: Because opiates bind to endorphin receptors in the nervous system, they can be used to reduce pain and are very common in medical and emergency room settings. For example, the drug fentanyl is used in emergency rooms for people in extreme pain.
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a. schizophrenia. b. bipolar disorder. c. a dissociative disorder. d. passive-aggressive personality. e. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The stronger a relationship between two variables, the _______ variability there is in _______ at each _______.
a. more; x; y b. less; x; y c. more; y; x d. less; y; x