Potassium

for my grade insurance paper is “Albuterol and Insulin therapy in hemodialysis patients. http://www.nature.com/ki/journal/v38/n5/index.html. The reason I chose this article is because we have been going over potassium and action potential in class I have been extremely interested in potassium, part of this is because hyperkalemia is one of the few electrolyte imbalances we can start treatment for in a pre-hospital setting. The article was very informative and allowed me a new learning…

Cells use various methods of transportation to move material in and out of the cell. The semi-permeable plasma membrane surrounds the cell and allows certain materials to enter and exit the cell. Simple diffusion is movement of molecule through the plasma membrane without the help of any channel or proteins. In simple diffusion molecule move down their concentration gradient; as a result, they don’t require energy input. In the computer simulated lab for simple diffusion, nothing will move…

The different chemicals that were used in this experiment were Pilocarpine, Atropine Sulfate, Epinephrine, Digitals, Potassium, Sodium, and calcium ion concertation. Pilocarpine stimulates the effect of parasympathetic nerve stimulation by enhancing acetylcholine release. Atropine Sulfate is a drug that blocks the effect of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine which is liberated by the parasympathetic nerve endings. Cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle are both different in functionally and in fine…

2) What is your diagnosis for this patient (be specific)? How does this condition arise? What biological marker would you look for to confirm your diagnosis? My diagnosis is that Susan has post streptococcal glomerulonephritis. This condition is due to an antigen and antibody interaction which comes about right after strep throat infection has healed. Strep throat, is a bacterial infection caused by an antigen, group A streptococci. Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis, arises because…

you are taking it during and hours before your workout that sodium will just sit and it will not replenish your body. However, if you take it after a workout as suggested, it will help your body function better and give it new energy. Sodium and potassium are in the electrolytes category and as stated electrolytes are vital for our bodily fluids and help prevent muscles from cramping up after intense workouts while helping keep the body well hydrated. I personally use to run long hours and…

Know One Drug Erin Wu I chose losartan. For your molecule: Note the primary indication, and a secondary indication (even if off label) The primary indication is hypertension. It is also used for diabetic neuropathy and hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy. Note and be able to draw the pharmacophore that appears to be responsible for activity. Losartan1 valsartan2 The molecule on the left is losartan and the…

Hydrochloride is a toxic acid when ingested or inhaled and is corrosive to skin and eyes and is best to avoided contact with body tissue. Strontium and barium are compounds that if ingested are highly toxic. Potassium iodate solution is moderate toxic but is a stronger irritant except water which in this case has no safety issues in relation to this lab. The element’s being used in this lab are aluminum, calcium and magnesium. What was needed was 4 pieces of…

35% less salt than regular salt — Saltwell. Saltwell is a new salt produced by Salinity, a company based in Halmstad, Sweden, for organic use that contains 35% less sodium that regular salts. The salt is composed of 65% sodium chloride and 30% potassium chloride. Additionally, it is an “organic-certified rice hull concentrate” that can be used as an anti-caking agent. Saltwell is produced in a unique way. First, it is sun-dried by the sun. Next, Salinity bakes the minerals together — creating…

Purpose: My idea for this lab occurred one day when I wondered if a sports drink could actually affect someone’s performance and possibly improve it or could this just be a marketing ploy to get athletes to buy their drink. I personally enjoy running and personal fitness and I do not think that sports drinks affect me before a run or weight training so I decided to test and see the results. If the tests show that it improves performance I may want to start drinking sports drinks to enhance…

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for human health and is required throughout the body; but by far the largest quantities are found in the bones and muscles. Almost all the body's enzymes are dependent to some degree on adequate supplies of magnesium, and these enzymes are essential for several hundred vital metabolic reactions; amongst the most important being the production of energy within cells through the metabolism of dietary proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Magnesium is…