After receiving numerous doses of a narcotic for pain, the client seems to require the medication more often and states that it doesn't seem to be working now
The nurse understands that this probably represents the client has developed ____ to the medication or dose
a. tolerance c. cognitive dependence
b. psychological dependence d. synergism
ANS: A
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A Correct: Tolerance or resistance to the effects of the drug occurs with certain drugs, including narcotics.
B Incorrect: This occurs when the drug is the center of the client's thoughts, which is not indicated in this question.
C Incorrect: This is not a defined response.
D Incorrect: This is not a type of client reaction to medication.
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