Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.
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For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
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The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
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The “Old Man” from La Chapelle shows evidence of extensive tooth loss and bone resorption.
Locations of Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area, and Associated Areas Involved in Language Deficits