Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.
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Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
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The double-helix structure of DNA.
An example of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).