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When a Patient Is Admitted with an Overdose of an Opioid

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When a patient is admitted with an overdose of an opioid narcotic,the nurse should anticipate an order for which drug to reverse the effects of the narcotic?


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Corpus Callosum

A thick band of nerve fibers that divides the cerebral cortex lobes into left and right hemispheres, facilitating communication between them.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for regulating vital body functions and general wellbeing through the secretion of hormones.

Master Gland

A term often used to describe the pituitary gland due to its critical role in regulating various functions in the body by releasing hormones.

Endocrine System

The endocrine system is a network of glands in the body that produce, store, and secrete hormones, which regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function.

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