All of the following are good reasons to use a nonnarcotic analgesic drug as the first step in pain control, EXCEPT ________

A) these drugs are available over-the-counter and can be purchased without a prescription.
B) these drugs can control severe pain.
C) these drugs are inexpensive and can be purchased without a prescription.
D) these drugs are not addictive


Answer: B

A) This is a good reason to use these drugs as a first step.
C) This is a good reason to use these drugs as a first step.
D) This is a good reason to use these drugs as a first step.

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