When a person has prolonged abuse of opioids, which of these conditions may occur?
a. cirrhosis c. fecal impaction
b. esophageal varices d. overdose
C
Opioids affect the central nervous system and cause mental changes, euphoria, drowsiness, analgesia, constricted pupils, and depressed respirations. Opioids also cause constipation and fecal impaction. Withdrawal causes stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, diaphoresis, hypertension, bone and muscle aches, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, cold flashes with goose bumps, yawning, dilated pupils, fear, paranoia, violence, and depersonalization.
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