Question: Janice a 35-year-old Black female presents to your clinic with a history of Norco use for the past 2 years. Initially she was started on the medication after being seen at an Urgent Care for a back injury sustained at work. Since the injury has healed, she has continued to take Norco. She has made repeated trips to local emergency departments and has been seen at her PCP multiple times for multiple musculoskeletal complaints. She now takes 12-15 tablets a day. She has tried to wean off Norco but each time, cravings, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea cause her to seek further treatment. Most recently, she has been obtaining other prescription pain medications from friends. She has missed multiple days at work and is currently on a corrective plan of action for decreased productivity. Her family is frustrated with her behavior and irresponsibility. She has been late paying her rent and her aging parents have been paying her light and telephone bills. What is her diagnosis? Need Assignment Help?
Question options:
- Opioid Use Disorder, Moderate
- Opioid Use Disorder, Severe
- Opioid Intoxication
- Opioid Withdrawal