Question

Describing the Professional Impacts of Drug Use
Read the passage.

Jason recently had an injury, and doctors prescribed him opioid pain medication while he was healing. While the medication did help with his pain levels, he was supposed to stop taking the medication after two weeks, but he has continued to take it for two months and has developed an addiction.

How can opioid dependency impact Jason’s job performance? Check all that apply.

Jason begins to miss shifts due to lack of motivation.
Jason earns recognition for his increased focus on work.
Jason begins to see improvement of working relationships due to his stable mood.
Jason sees increased challenges and risk of mistakes due to his ability to focus.
Jason receives continued work advancement due to effective pain management.

Answer 1

Correct answer: Jason begins to miss shifts due to lack of motivation.

Why:
- Missing shifts/absenteeism: Opioid dependence commonly causes lethargy, decreased motivation, sedation and missed work — true.
- Earning recognition for increased focus: False — opioids typically impair concentration and performance, not improve it.
- Improved working relationships due to stable mood: False — dependence often causes mood instability and interpersonal strain.
- Increased challenges and risk of mistakes due to his ability to focus: False as written — risk of mistakes increases because of decreased (not increased) focus and slowed cognition.
- Continued work advancement due to effective pain management: False — addiction more often leads to decreased performance, safety concerns, disciplinary action, or job loss rather than advancement.