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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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.
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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.
