Key learning topics Therapeutic value and safety of paracetamol and aspirin Mechanisms of toxicity in paracetamol and aspirin overdose Signs and symptoms of paracetamol and aspirin overdose Plasma paracetamol/salicylate used…
Key learning topics Iron metabolism and role of iron in red blood cell function Dietary source of vitamins B12 and folate Gastrointestinal absorption of vitamins B12 and folate Vitamin B12…
Key learning topics Function of the five different kinds of white cell Defining a total and differential white cell count Defining some white cell related terms Causes and consequences of…
Key learning topics Distribution and function of calcium and phosphate in the body Regulation of plasma calcium/phosphate concentrations The distinction between total and ionised plasma calcium and the concept of…
Key learning topics Production, function and fate of red blood cells (erythrocytes) Structure and function of haemoglobin Defining red cell indices – haematocrit (PCV), MCV and MCHC How patient haemoglobin…
The purpose of most clinical laboratory testing is to aid clinical diagnosis and monitor the progress of disease or effectiveness of therapy. By contrast, the purpose of the test that…
Key learning topics Anatomy and physiology of the pancreas Function of pancreatic and salivary amylase Serum amylase in diagnosis of acute pancreatitis Non-pancreatic causes of raised serum amylase The measurement…
Key learning topics Understanding the ESR test What factors affect the rate at which red cells sediment Causes of increased ESR What is C-reactive protein Causes of increased plasma CRP…
Key learning topics The concept of therapeutic drug monitoring Pharmacological action and clinical use of lithum, digoxin and theophylline Adverse (toxic) effects of lithium, digoxin and theophylline How blood values…
