Urinalysis

What is Enlarged Spleen in Cats? Splenomegaly, or an enlarged spleen, is a symptom of another condition or disease. The enlargement is due to inflammation, which occurs due to infiltration of cells as a result of the primary condition. The primary condition that is causing the enlargement is typically related to the function of the spleen, such as filtering blood or synthesizing antibodies in the cat's body. The cat's spleen may either enlarge uniformly over the entire organ or enlarge…

to improve his cholesterol and glucose. It is imperative to monitor liver enzymes and the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels secondary to A.G.’s use of Lisinopril and allopurinol. In addition, other required testing will include both urinalysis to test for microalbuminuria an early indicator of renal function to estimate GFR and thyroid function tests consisting of thyroid hormone levels and Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) along with a uric acid level to ensure his current dose of…

different procedures such as pap smears and ingrown toenail removal. I also was in charge of making sure all the rooms were filled with a patient for the doctor to see. I also had to write the patient's chief complaint in their charts, and perform EKG, urinalysis, and tympanograms. I also pulled charts at the end of the day so it would be ready for the next day. After every patient left, I would file his or her chart in the appropriate space. At the end of the day, I cleaned…

MYOSITIS Although myalgias occur commonly in SLE, true myositis is relatively rare. On study of SLE patients in NIH found a prevalence of myositis of 8 %28 In most of these patients, myositis usually involves proximal upper and lower extremities. Histologic findings in SLE myositis are often less pronounced than those observed in polymyositis. RENAL INVOLVEMENT Renal involvement in SLE can be in the form of 1) Immune complex glomerulonephritis ( most common) 2) Tubulointerstitial disease…

My mom went back to school when I was a kid to get a degree and become a Medical Laboratory Technician. I didn’t really know what exactly she would be doing as someone with that job title, I always thought she was the one all the patients hated that poked them with needles to draw their blood but I found out that was the phlebotomist’s job. So for this project I chose to find out what it is exactly that my mom does, what she likes and doesn't like about her job, etc. I spent a day with my mom…

Phenytoin Toxicity Phenytoin is a medicine that is used to help control many seizure problems. Phenytoin toxicity means the amount of phenytoin in the blood is high enough to cause problems. Your caregiver will carefully and frequently monitor the amount of phenytoin in the blood to make sure that just the right dose is given. How you feel and your blood test information help guide your caregiver in making sure that a specific dose is best for you. CAUSES Changes in other prescription…

Urinalysis provides important data, such the presence of proteinuria, hematuria and cell debris (red cells and cast). The urine dipstick test is one of the most suitable tools that can show trace of hemoglobin and myoglobin rather than the presence of RBCs…

Objectives and Efficiency of Community Corrections Community Corrections are programs such as probation and parole whose main objective is to oversee offenders who have been reentered into the community as a part of their sentence. A basic understanding of the definitions of probation and parole are necessary before analyzing their differences and similarities. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics “[probation] refers to adult offenders whom courts place on supervision in the community…

Trying to understand why recovery from substance abuse works for some and not others, I began a journey into article research to see if there is evidence to show what works when people are trying to get off drugs. The idea that somebody can just wake up one day and be done isn’t realistic. To have the best chances of success, to become free from substance abuse or addiction, one must encompass a lifestyle of changes. To include, finding support, attending meetings, incorporate spirituality…

Question 1 Assess Mr Logan’s medication chart. Identify and explain three significant risks that may be associated with the use of the medicines (home or inpatient use) for Mr Logan. The total dose of parenteral digitalisation for the elderly is 25-500microgram. This may be given slowly by Intra Venous Route, single dose or divided doses each 125-250 microgram at intervals of 4-6 hours. The immediate STAT dose given at 1100 01/05 was the total dose, the prescribed post expected doses 4 hourly…