A terminal cancer patient returns to the unit with a morphine patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. His daughter comes to you alarmed that her father may “overuse” the morphine and become addicted. What would be your best response?  

Activity 3:  Why were ovariectomized rats used in the experiment?  

No mass was seen in any of the groups because the ___ was not stimulated in the experiment.

Fasting blood glucose levels are elevated in:

Ovariectomy reduced secretion, which bone growth leading to osteoporosis resulting in baseline T scores.

The nurse is preparing a patient for surgery. The patient received a hypnotic medication the night prior and the nurse is administering midazolam (Versed). The patient asks why all of these medications are necessary. The nurse will tell the patient that they are given for which reason?  

Match the name of the medication on the left side with the classification.

What two hormone(s) would be elevated in the control group with TSH injections?  (Note:  injections of a hormone result in elevated blood levels of that hormone as well as stimulating or inhibiting secretion of other hormones.)

Excess glucose can be found in the urine _______.

______ is a condition characterized by irritability, diaphoresis, restlessness, muscle twitching, tachycardia, and increased blood pressure.