Select a myth or falsehood relating to pain, pain management and addiction:
A- Addiction can be accurately predicted.
B- Withdrawal, drug tolerance and physical dependence do not indicate addiction.
C- Pain medications can be used with patients who have a substance abuse history.
D- Addiction is signaled when the client employs deception and stockpiling.
Correct Response: B
Withdrawal, drug tolerance and physical dependence do not indicate addiction as many people believe. All the other statements are incorrect and myths relating to pain and pain management medications.
A- Addiction can be accurately predicted.
B- Withdrawal, drug tolerance and physical dependence do not indicate addiction.
C- Pain medications can be used with patients who have a substance abuse history.
D- Addiction is signaled when the client employs deception and stockpiling.
Correct Response: B
Withdrawal, drug tolerance and physical dependence do not indicate addiction as many people believe. All the other statements are incorrect and myths relating to pain and pain management medications.
