Main description:

A sound knowledge of biochemistry is essential to understand the pathophysiology of disease, its diagnosis, treatment, and follow up. Since the nursing community works closely in association with clinicians in-patient care, it is important for them to be aware of the biochemical aspects of human diseases. "Textbook of Biochemistry for Nurses" has been designed to cater the academic needs of the nursing students. An earnest effort has been made to present the subject in simple words. In this textbook, wherever necessary, clinical application of biochemical knowledge is mentioned. The information present in this textbook will be helpful to the nurses throughout their career.

Contents:

Cell and Subcellular Organelles; Acids, Bases and Buffers; Chemistry of Protein; Enzymes; Chemistry of Carbohydrates; Lipids; Digestion and Absorption; Intermediary Metabolism; Carbohydrate Metabolism; Lipid Metabolism; Protein Metabolism; Vitamins; Nucleic Acids; Specimen Collection; Renal Function Tests; Acid-Base and Water-Electrolyte Balance; Miscellaneous.