Clinical Chemistry Blog Notes 22

Drug Test or No Drug Test

2009-09-10T01:51:00.000-07:00

"Do You Think That Drug Testing Should be Done as a Requirement for Admission to Schools? Why or Why Not?"

I think that Drug Testing should be done as a requirement for admission to schools as long as the results are kept confidential. Also, it is indeed a great opportunity to those users to seek help. Those results that came back positive must have their private session with the guidance office of the university. It is like assisting those victims to end their obsession of illegal drugs. Another thing, if universities will implement this policy it has its advantages and disadvantages. Let us not only look at the brighter side, but also at the darker side of the issue.

One advantage is that students who take illegal drugs will have the probability to stop because if they don’t they will be screened and will test positive to drug tests. They might not be admitted to the school. I believe that there is no parent who’s going to entrust their sons/daughters to a university knowing that some of the classmates of their children are addicts. Agree?

One disadvantage is when students know that there are Drug Tests they might get scared that they will be humiliated and would not come to school at all. If there are great number of students who took drugs, lots of students will not come to class or would even drop out.

If this happens, percentage of dropouts will increase. The number of dropouts then will be higher than the number of those students who will be graduating.

I firmly believe that implementing this policy will be of great help to the students, their parents and the whole country as long as it is monitored and there should be student confidentiality.

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UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION

2009-08-19T08:23:00.000-07:00

"TREAT ALL BODY FLUIDS AS INFECTIOUS AND HAZARDOUS"

Proper practice of Universal Precaution is to avoid direct contact with the patient’s bodily fluids such as blood, transudates, exudates, female and male gonadal secretions and products of the excretory organs like the kidneys, pores of the skin and in the respiratory exhalation of substances. This is done by wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) like masks, gloves, hair cap, laboratory gowns, and other face protection..

All patients are well thought-out to be potential carriers of blood-borne pathogens. Wearing gloves when collecting or handling blood and body fluids contaminated with blood and wearing face shields is recommended when there is hazard of blood splashing on mucous membranes and when disposing of all needles and prickly objects in puncture-resistant containers.

Safety measures are suggested for all medical professionals who handles patients directly should utilize this safety precautions. This includes staff and employees who may not come into direct contact with patients.

Added safety measures are used in addition to universal precautions for patients who are identified or assumed to have an infectious condition, and differ depending on the infection control requirements of the patient.

My Influential Bloggers List

2009-07-28T23:09:00.000-07:00

The following are my Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of 2009:

1. Doctor Z of Zorlone

Zorlone, also known as Doctor Z
a blogger so influential to me.
I have read his poetry, i'm astonished with his rhymes,
I wish you goodluck, for today it's time for you to shine.

-tmz-

2. Roy The Struggling Blogger

Roy, my influential struggling blogger,
also a son, brother and a father.
I'm inspired with his articles, a great work of art.
Ideas came from his mind and his warm golden heart.

-tmz-

3. Angel Cuala of Father Blogger dot com

Angel Cuala, our own father blogger,
many inspired by his work so don't even wonder,
how he attained where he is now,
so let us show our respect
and give this man a bow.

-tmz-

4. Irene of LifeLots

Irene of lifelots stated that some things are meant to be
and some things are just not meant to be.
I agree, now it makes sense to me,
How she was meant to be an influential blogger to me.

-tmz-

5. Jan Geronimo of WritingToExhale

Jan Geronimo, a jedi blogger who takes his sunday off.
Do not speak aloud, just whisper soft.
His Queen Amidala might hear us and he might be kicked off,
in his majesty's elite soldiers whom he served
several years and several years more.

-tmz-

6. Luke of A Walk In The Dark - A very informative blog about cyberspace, system protection and back up systems. Enjoy his world of unending universe.

7. Holly Jahangiri of It’s all a matter of Perspective: Mine - There are so much to read in her exciting blogging world. I recommend you to read them.

8. Bingkee of I Love/Hate America - If you want to know the things to love and those things to hate in America then i recommend you to read her blog. There are lots of things to discover.

9. Kelvin Servigon of Kelvinonian Ideas 2.0 - Fancy Cars, Hi-tech Gadgets and New Technologies are mostly his topics. I love gadgets, and definitely love CARS. A reason for me to love this blog. Try it, maybe you will love it too.

10. Dee of Tales From The Mom Side - A blog made by a loving mother. Written her experiences in her blog. Explore her Motherly world.

I apologize to the rest of the nominees for not being able to compose a verse for you. You see folks i'm running out of time because i have to study for our midterm examinations. I have to study, pray for me so that i would pass it with flying colors. I'll try to compose eventually when i'll have ample time. Goodluck to all of you.

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THE POEM by TIMZ

2009-07-14T08:32:00.000-07:00

INTRODUCTION

I'm tim, still awake looking for a good rhyme,

It's 2 in the morning i think this would be a good time,
to get it all together and put the words where it should.
I hope you'll appreciate the rhyme and the poem and
comment me that it's good.

THE POEM

The Posterior Pituitary,

important part of the body,
read this poem and imagine
as if i was telling you a story.

It releases hormones Vasopressin & Oxytocin,
some stay in the body and some injected within.
I'll now explain each of their functions so you better listen,
all you got to do is sit, chill, lend me your eyes and your ears.
I'll start now with a bow so better wipe all your tears.

Oxytocin improves muscle contraction of the uterus during delivery,
listen y'all mamas who's pregnant gettin' ready for their babies.
It is also responsible for the ejection of milk,
all you babies getting ready being wrapped up with silk.
They say a simple hug can trigger oxytocin's release,
what more if their daddies give their momie's a kiss.

Next in line is ADH other name is vasopressin,
help the kidneys regulating excretion of urine.
Insufficient amount may lead to Diabetes Insipidus,
D.I. ain't a joke, it's serious so help me Papa Jesus.
Excess amount may lead to SIADH, if i'll transcribe it would be
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion.

That would be all folks,
let's just call this a night.
Don't make me write more
or we'll just end up in a fight.
So peace out homies, classmates and pips,
just contact me, who knows maybe i'll give you a tip.

composed by:
-GOLDENBOY-03-timimz-03-GOLDENBOY-

Thanks for visiting!! Please leave a comment!! Good Day!!

ANSWERS

2009-06-30T10:06:00.000-07:00

ANSWERS

1-2. The two portions of the Pituitary Gland are the Anterior and the Posterior Pituitary Gland.
3-4. An example of a hormone secreted by the Posterior Pituitary Gland are Oxytocin and Vasopressin (ADH).
5-6. (Explain Vasopressin and Oxytocin)
Vasopressin helps the kidneys conserve the correct amount of water in the body to regulate urine excretion.
Oxytocin is responsible for stimulating the contractions of the smooth muscles in the uterus when giving birth and is also responsible for producing milk in the mammary glands.
7. Other names for ADH are; Vasopressin, Argipressin or Arginine Vasopressin (AVP).
8. ADH = Anti Diuretic Hormone
9. Excess amount of ADH may cause Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH).
10. Insufficient amount of ADH may cause Diabetes Insipidus.

11-15.

Jorjina a 25 year old girl complains that she was always thirsty and that she was urinating very often. She also said that she had a bike accident bumping head first on the ground but she did not feel anything afterwards .

There was no sign of bleeding. What would be the most probable cause of her symptoms? What would be the probable diagnosis for Jorjina?
Excessive thirst and urine production may be a cause of Diabetes Insipidus. Also, her bike accident could have her brain injured and brain injury can cause Diabetes Insipidus. Jorjina developed Diabetes Insipidus through brain injury. The diagnosis for jorjina was Diabetes Insipidus through brain injury.
16-20.

Kimdrew a 45 year old construction worker who is a chain smoker complains about having seizures. He also stated that sometimes he is irritable and has personality changes.

Other symptoms of kimdrew were nausea and vomiting. What would be the cause of the said symptoms? What would be the diagnosis of the 45 year old construction worker?

Kimdrew may have developed Lung cancer through smoking. These cancer produces Anti Diuretic Hormone (ADH). Production of ADH by the cancer may cause excessive ADH. An excessive ADH level is diagnosed by SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion). Also, other symptoms of SIADH were nausea, vomiting, irritability, personality changes, such as combativeness, confusion, and hallucinations, seizures, coma and many more. The Diagnosis of the patient was SIADH which was caused by Lung cancer.

.....GOOD DAY EVERYONE!!.....

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"QUIZ A MINUTE"

2009-06-16T11:17:00.000-07:00

AWESOME!!! INCREDIBLE!!! SQUEEK!!! GOODJOB!!! THINK MORE!!!

Questions:

1-2. What are the two portions of the pituitary gland?
3.4. Give at least 2 hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary.
5-6. Explain your answer in no. 3 and 4 (Give their functions!!!)
7. Other name for ADH
8. Transcribe ADH
9. Excess amount of ADH may cause ________?
10. Insufficient amount of ADH may cause _________?

Case Analysis

11-15.

Jorjina a 25 year old girl complains that she was always thirsty and that she was urinating very often. She also said that she had a bike accident bumping head first on the ground but she did not feel anything afterwards.

There was no sign of bleeding. What would be the cause of her symptoms? What would be the most probable diagnosis for Jorjina? (explain your answer)

16-20.

Kimdrew a 45 year old construction worker who is a chain smoker complains about having seizures. He also stated that sometimes he is irritable and has personality changes.

Other symptoms of kimdrew were nausea and vomiting. What would be the cause of the said symptoms? What would be the diagnosis of the 45 year old construction worker? (explain your answer)

ENJOY THE QUIZ!!!

Clinical Chemistry Blog Note 22

2009-06-01T15:49:00.000-07:00

POSTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND

The Posterior Pituitary Gland also called as nuerohypophysis comprises the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland and is part of the endocrine system. There are three regions of the posterior pituitary, the posterior lobe which constitutes the majority of the posterior pituitary, the infundibular stalk or also known as the “infundibulum” or “pituitary stalk” and the median eminence which is occasionally included as part of the posterior pituitary.

According to different sources the Posterior Pituitary Gland is not a Gland, instead it is just a mere collection of large axonal projections from the hyphothalamus.

HORMONES OF THE POSTERIOR PITUITARY

There are 2 major hormones released by the Posterior Pituitary;

Oxytocin stimulates the contractions of the smooth muscle in the uterus during the last stage of pregnancy to motivate the ejection of the fetus and also responsible for producing milk in the mammary glands of women after giving birth

Vasopressin or also known as the Anti Diuretic Hormone (ADH) helps the kidneys conserve the correct amount of water in the body to regulate urine exretion.

DISORDERS OF THE POSTERIOR PITUITARY

Insufficient amount of ADH may lead to Diabetes Insipidus.
Excess amount of ADH may lead to Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH).

THANKS FOR VISITING!!! HOPE YOU LEARNED SOMETHING... -TIMIMZ

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Links:
http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Pituitary
http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/hypopit/oxytocin.html

http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/hypopit/adh.html

http://cal.man.ac.uk/student_projects/2000/mnby6kas/posterio.htm

http://www.chp.edu/CHP/P01972

http://www.chp.edu/CHP/P01974

Image Reference:
http://www.ualberta.ca/~somji/pituitary_3.GIF
http://www.as.wvu.edu/~rbrundage/lecture2c/sld012.htm

References:
A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests 7th Edition By: Frances Fischbach
John Bernard Henry 21st edition
Clinical Chemistry by Michael Bishop
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posterior_pituitary_gland
http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Pituitary

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2009-05-26T01:19:00.002-07:00

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