Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.
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When intravenous medications are involved in adverse drug events, their harmful effects may occur more rapidly, and be more severe than errors with oral medications. This is due to the direct administration into the bloodstream.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
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Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
The locations of genetic material in animal and plant cells.
The calcaneus spur found on the male's hind limb is used to deliver venom.
Devices used to deliver respiratory drugs: (a) metered-dose inhaler
Delivery of medication to the lungs using a metereddose inhaler extender.
Food delivery
Locations of tissues in the stem of a sunflower (Helianthus).