[Verified Answer]: Scenario: Jane found out six months ago…

Scenario: Jane found out six months ago that she has recurrent metastatic breast cancer. She was originally diagnosed four years ago at age 55 and was eagerly awaiting her 5 year “cured of cancer” date later this year when she found a lump above her clavicle when showering. As she had the “first line” chemotherapy after her first diagnosis, to treat the metastatic cancer, Jane’s oncologist has been administering docetaxel through a port placed in the subclavian vein. Docetaxel injection is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat certain types of breast, lung, prostate, stomach, and head and neck cancers. Jane receives her chemotherapy treatment in an outpatient clinic. On the CT scan performed six months ago, Jane had several small metastatic lesions on her liver and one on her femur. The chemotherapy has been taking its toll on her; she has lost 15 lbs. of weight in the past six months and is now having pain in her abdomen and leg. She is asking for improved pain management to improve her quality of life. As Jane is administered morphine, how is the drug Distributed in the body? Provide an explanation for your answers.