How does chemistry relate to nursing?

Answer 1

Well your body is made of chemicals. We use chemicals to keep us alive. We breathe in oxygen and nitrogen to be used in different processes (Kreb's cycle). We use NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for pain. Blood work is analyzed in a lab which IS chemistry. We hyperventilate because our body's pH is off and breathing in CO2 (like breathing in a paper bag) helps stabilize the pH in our blood. Also, CO (carbon monoxide) is over 140x more attracted to our hemoglobin than oxygen is, so when we get CO poisoning, it's because we can't get O2 in our blood. It's basically organic chemistry. Come on, DNA.

Answer 2

Chemistry is the foundation for Anatomy and Physiology and Pathophysiology. There are many aspects of Nursing that require some knowledge of Chemistry such as blood gasses, drugs, anesthesiology etc. Also, electrolyte homeostasis and action potentials (to understand heart Physiology and read EKG's). Understanding Chemistry allows the nurse to be able to think proactively.

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Answer 3

Chemistry is the foundation for anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology. It is important to understand these concepts. There are many aspects of nursing that require some knowledge of chemistry such as blood gasses, IV fluids, drugs, anesthesiology, etc.

Also, electrolyte hommeostasis and action potentials (to understand heart physiology and read EKGs) make a lot more sense. Understanding chemistry allows the nurse to be able to think proactively.

If the R.N. would want to go further in his or her education, for example to the M.S.N. or Physician's Assistant degrees, knowledge of chemistry is vital.

Answer 4

Chemistry is necessary in nursing as it helps nurses to administer medication. Many types of processes happen in nature that involves a chemistry reaction.

Answer 5

so chemistry is science and you have to measure stuff in science so as a nurse you have to measure peoples medicine to give it to them :)

Answer 6

it is related to nursing because i know your bum hole is itchy.

Answer 7

All pharmaceuticals are chemical products; clinical chemistry is a branch of analytical chemistry.

Answer 8

important of biochem for nurses

Answer 9

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