The class of pain reliever most likely to produce increased tolerance and addiction is
A) peripherally active analgesics.
B) centrally acting analgesics.
C) local anesthetics.
D) indirectly acting drugs.

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Centrally acting analgesics, such as opioids, are more likely to produce increased tolerance and addiction because they act directly on the central nervous system to relieve pain, leading to changes in brain chemistry that can result in dependence.

The Class of Pain Reliever Most Likely to Produce Increased