Which of the following best describes "physical dependence"?
a. The patient is addicted to pain medication.
b. It takes more medication than previously to relieve the patient's pain.
c. Stopping the drug causes symptoms of withdrawal.
d. The patient requests pain medication more often than it is ordered.
ANS: C
Patients who are physically dependent on a drug will have symptoms of withdrawal if the drug is taken away suddenly. Addiction includes a psychological component. Option B describes tolerance. Option D describes a patient whose pain is not adequately treated.
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