Improper prescribing following surgery
A 43-year-old man came to the emergency department (ED) on August 21 with sudden epigastric pain radiating to his back with severe nausea and vomiting.
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A 43-year-old man came to the emergency department (ED) on August 21 with sudden epigastric pain radiating to his back with severe nausea and vomiting.
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A 46-year-old man came to a general surgeon for treatment of inguinal and umbilical hernias.
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A 72-year-old woman came to a gastroenterologist for evaluation of right lower quadrant abdominal pain.
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