Sodium chloride was initially approved by the FDA in 1951. PRESCRIBED FOR: Intravenous sodium chloride is used: 1  Intravenous (IV) solution is the most commonly used preparation of sodium chloride, and is used:  To replace fluids when patients are not able to drink enough fluids.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Rick Stewart/Getty Images. No player in NBA history scored more points than Abdul-Jabbar (38,387), so itâs only fair that he show up in the top five of the âmost missed shotsâ list as well.
Formerly known as Lew Alcindor, Jabbar was drafted first overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1969 NBA Draft. Kareem has gone on to become one of the greatest players of all-time. Kareem holds the record for most points scored by an NBA player in a career with 38,387, over 10,000 more than any active player. Jabbar has racked up six NBA titles, six MVP awards, 19 NBA All-Star appearances, a Rookie of the Year award, and NCAA Player of the Year nod, among many other achievements.