All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.
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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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For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.
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Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
