Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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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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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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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.
The epidermal growth factor (EGF) pathway that promotes cell division
Surface molecules involved in the interaction between an antigen-presenting cell and a CD4+ T cell.