You have been dispatched to a Veterans Administration (VA) clinic for a male patient with a behavioral emergency. On scene, the VA physician tells you that the patient is a returning veteran with newly diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on this information, you would surmise:
A) the veteran was involved in active combat while in the service
B) the veteran may have been in the military but not necessarily involved in combat
C) the veteran most likely had a prior history of mental health issues
D) the veteran has sustained physical injury to his brain
B) the veteran may have been in the military but not necessarily involved in combat
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Which section of a drug monograph lists all potential side effects of which the patient should be aware when taking the medication?
A) Contraindications B) Warnings C) Precautions D) Adverse reactions
A 19-year-old female states that she is addicted to Vicodin because it makes her feel good, and she cannot stop taking the pills. She states that she craves them all the time, and when she runs out she does not feel sick but becomes preoccupied with how she can get more. Assessment reveals no abnormalities, and vital signs are within acceptable limits. This patient's condition is most consistent
with: A) physical dependence. B) habituation. C) psychological dependence. D) tolerance.