A Patient Asks a Nurse to Explain What Drug Tolerance

Multiple Choice

A patient asks a nurse to explain what drug tolerance means. The nurse responds by telling the patient that when tolerance occurs, it means the patient:

A) has developed a psychologic dependence on the drug.
B) may need increased amounts of the drug over time.
C) will cause an abstinence syndrome if the drug is discontinued abruptly.
D) will have increased sensitivity to drug side effects.