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A 60-year-old female with chronic cancer pain has been receiving opiates for 4 months. She rated her pain as an 8 on a 10-point scale before starting the opioid medication. She has just had a thorough examination with no new evidence of increased disease, yet her pain is close to 8 again. The most likely explanation for her increasing pain is:

Correct Answer: B

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Tolerance to opioids is the most likely explanation, as the body adapts to the medication over time, reducing its effectiveness and requiring a dose adjustment.

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