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Heparin is an anticoagulant. It slows down the process of forming clots. Heparin and warfarin are both essential and widely-used anticoagulants. The purpose of...
Nurses need to be familiar with metoprolol because it is so widely prescribed.
Your complete nursing guide to acetaminophen including considerations, indications, contraindications, administration, patient teachings and more.
According to a new study, people are turning to Craigslist as an affordable solution for life-saving medications. While the drugs may be cheaper, substituting...
Furosemide, brand name Lasix, is a potent loop diuretic and first-line treatment in the management of volume overload. In this article we'll walk through proper...
The is a collection of the most common medications encountered in emergency treatment (in my own experience). It is by no means exhaustive. On the contrary, I...
As a new RN to the Emergency Room you are probably wondering about frequently administered medication in the Emergency Room. In this article not only will you...