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Category - Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice

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The physiological need for a drug during rapid withdrawal and negative physical symptoms following dosage reduction is:
  1. Drug abuse
  2. Drug reduction reaction
  3. Physical dependency
  4. Physical drug separation
Explanation
Answer: C - The physiological need for a drug during rapid withdrawal and negative physical symptoms following dosage reduction is physical dependency. Note that drug abuse implies that there is intent to use a drug for purposes other than its indicated use. Drug dependency can be due to drug abuse or a natural occurrence from constant exposure.
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