PART A
Discussion Question 1
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research chemical reactions in healthcare. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:
- What is the difference between biochemical, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic chemical reactions?
- What is a specific example that exists for each and why might they be important to healthcare professionals?
- List a balanced chemical equation for each and explain how it is used in your example above.
Discussion Question 2
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research catalysts and how they work. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:
- Identify the two important classes of catalysts and describe the difference between each.
- Choose a catalyst that exists in the human body. Explain its importance and how it works.
- Analyze the chemical reactions that take place when a biological catalyst combines with a reactant (substrate) to form an unstable intermediate.
PART B
Discussion Question 1
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research acids, bases, and salts that are used in therapeutic processes. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:
- Define an acid, base, and salt as they apply to chemistry.
- State three examples each of acids, bases, and salts commonly used in therapeutic processes.
- From the examples you state, select one acid, one base, and one salt and describe specifically how and where they are used in therapeutic processes.
Discussion Question 2
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research buffered aspirin. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:
- Define a buffer and explain how a buffer works. [Note: be sure to address the role of conjugate salts.]
- Analyze and explain the buffer system in buffered aspirin (carboxylic acid).
PART C
Discussion Question 1
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research atomic nuclear decay. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:
- Why and how does atomic nuclear decay take place? Explain, being sure to address different types of decay.
- What is the significance of atomic nuclear decay? (How is it used to our advantage?)
- What is your analysis on the societal implications of using this process? (What safety precautions are required and are there negative impacts?)
Discussion Question 2
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the phenomenon of radioactivity and its applications in healthcare. Based on your research, respond to the following:
- What are the various uses of radioactivity in healthcare?
- What are the future trends in healthcare with respect to the use of radioactivity?
PART D
Discussion Question 1
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research organic chemistry and its differences from other branches of chemistry, such as inorganic or physical chemistry. Based on your research, respond to the following:
- What are the differences between alkanes, alkenes and alkynes?
- What are the differences between cis- and trans-isomers of alkenes?
- How are cis-trans isomers used for night vision?
Discussion Question 2
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research haloalkanes. Based on your research, respond to the following:
- What is a haloalkane? Identify one of them.
- How does the haloalkane you identified function as an anesthetic? Describe in detail.
