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Did you know?
Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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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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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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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.