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Which of the following is a short-term side effect of using opioids?
Which of the following is a short-term side effect of using opioids?
- Infertility in women
- Substance use disorder
- Worsening pain (correct)
- Increased tolerance
What is a potential long-term side effect of using opioids?
What is a potential long-term side effect of using opioids?
- Increased tolerance (correct)
- Impotence in men
- Difficulty breathing
- Life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in babies
What is a risk of using opioids, even when prescribed for a specific condition or pain?
What is a risk of using opioids, even when prescribed for a specific condition or pain?
- Physical dependence (correct)
- Drowsiness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Headaches
What is a potential consequence of increasing opioid dose over time?
What is a potential consequence of increasing opioid dose over time?
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What is a potential effect of opioid use on sleep apnea?
What is a potential effect of opioid use on sleep apnea?
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