Anaphylaxis can be fatal if NOT treated immediately by medical personnel.

Asthma occurs in one in 11 children and in one in 12 adults. African Americans and Latinos have a higher risk for developing asthma than other groups.

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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.

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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.

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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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Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.

Medical Language

A medical records department. (Paper records are becoming obsolete, replaced by electronic records.)

The medical assistant escorts the patient into the examination room.

Medical assistant uses a laptop computer for bedside charting.

Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records

A medical office requires teamwork.

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