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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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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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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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The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.
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Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.