Question

legal restrictions apply to the purchase of pseudoephedrine because of which of the following risks?

• respiratory depression
• drug misuse
• medication tolerance
• rebound congestion

Explanation:

Pseudoephedrine is a precursor chemical that can be diverted and misused to illegally manufacture methamphetamine, a highly addictive stimulant. This illicit diversion is the primary reason for legal restrictions on its purchase, such as quantity limits and ID checks. The other options are either side effects or reactions from legitimate use, not the driver of legal restrictions.

Answer:

Drug misuse