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    A Patient with Terminal Cancer Requires Increasing Doses of an Opioid
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A Patient with Terminal Cancer Requires Increasing Doses of an Opioid

Question 39

Question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient with terminal cancer requires increasing doses of an opioid pain medication to obtain relief from pain. This patient is exhibiting signs of drug:


A) Abuse
B) Misuse
C) Tolerance
D) Dependence

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