Question

a pharmacy technician observes a patient who is demonstrating aggressive behavior, profuse sweating, and dilated pupils. the technician should recognize that these symptoms can be an indication of which of the following conditions?
withdrawal from a psychological dependence of a controlled substance
withdrawal from developing a tolerance to a controlled substance
withdrawal from a chemical dependence of a controlled substance
withdrawal from a physical dependence of a controlled substance

Explanation:

Aggressive behavior, profuse sweating, and dilated pupils are common physical and behavioral symptoms of withdrawal from physical dependence on a controlled substance. Physical dependence leads to physiological changes in the body, and when the substance is removed, such withdrawal symptoms occur. Psychological dependence mainly involves emotional - cognitive aspects, developing tolerance is a different concept from withdrawal symptoms, and chemical dependence is a more general term often overlapping with physical dependence but physical dependence better describes the immediate physiological manifestations here.

Answer:

Withdrawal from a physical dependence of a controlled substance