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s/l Given Lortab 1 orally and 2 grams of **suftrax** on IV.

Posted By: Bella on 2007-09-13
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Subject: s/l Given Lortab 1 orally and 2 grams of **suftrax** on IV.

Patient with pyelonephritis.


 




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