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? The person:

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