The Nurse Is Reviewing Aspects of Substance Abuse in Preparation

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing aspects of substance abuse in preparation for a seminar. Which of these statements illustrates the concept of tolerance to an illicit substance?

A) A physiologic dependence on a substance.
B) A person requires an increased amount of the substance to produce the same effect.
C) A person requires daily use of the substance to function and is unable to stop using it.
D) A person experiences a syndrome of physiologic symptoms if the substance is not used.