Activity 4:  [x] is the result of an adrenal tumor producing too much [y] and is [z] hypercortisolism.  [a] is caused by a pituitary tumor producing too much [b] and is [c] hypercortisolism.

    The point at which an individual is first aware of the feeling or sensation of pain is known as pain tolerance.

Propylthiouracil (PTU) injections in the thyroidectomized rats [a] the rat’s BMR because [b].

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.

Ovariectomy reduced [a] secretion, which [b] bone growth leading to osteoporosis resulting in [c] baseline T scores.

Fasting blood glucose levels are elevated in:

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.