Communication and Education in Health Care

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Why does publication in a respected journal not guarantee the accuracy of data in an article?

Lack of expert peer review
Inadequate referencing of sources
Limitations in evaluating drug information (correct)
Biased selection of data

What is one of the benefits of sharing opinions with other health care professionals through letters to the editor?

To enhance credibility of information (correct)
To obtain continuing education credits
To improve communication with consumers
To prepare for the board certification examination

Which type of articles are considered primary literature in the context of drug information?

Review articles
Original clinical trials (correct)
Correspondence
Articles of opinion

What must be obtained before reproducing or distributing any part of a lecture according to the text?

Approval from the author and publisher (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can sharing opinions through letters to the editor contribute to professional growth?

By facilitating discussion and critique (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes original clinical trials from review articles and special reports in terms of primary resource status?

Direct collection of raw data (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended for pharmacists to evaluate the original clinical trial instead of relying on abstracts alone?

Abstracts may not include enough information to critically evaluate the study. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of relying solely on textbooks for drug-related questions?

Information in textbooks might not include the most recent developments in the field. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should other resources be used to update or supplement information obtained from textbooks?

It could take several years to publish a text. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What makes computer databases different from textbooks as secondary sources of drug information?

Computer databases provide easy access to a broad spectrum of related topics. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What could be a consequence of relying solely on computer databases for clinical questions?

Computer databases might lack comprehensive background information on diseases. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for pharmacists to verify the validity and accuracy of data when using textbooks as a source of drug information?

Authors of textbooks might have misinterpreted the literature, so verification is crucial. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which source of drug information provides the most current data about drugs?

Clinical trials (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using journals as a source of drug information according to the text?

Helping pharmacists stay updated on professional news (C) Signup and view all the answers

In drug information resources, which type of source are indexing and abstracting services considered to be?

Secondary sources (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be determined when critically examining drug information from different sources?

Plausibility based on clinical circumstances (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which criteria should be met when using critically examined information from multiple sources?

Agreement of sources, judgment, and relevance to patient parameters (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do clinical trials contribute to the field of pharmacotherapy according to the text?

By giving the most current data about drugs (C) Signup and view all the answers