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Why does publication in a respected journal not guarantee the accuracy of data in an article?
Why does publication in a respected journal not guarantee the accuracy of data in an article?
What is one of the benefits of sharing opinions with other health care professionals through letters to the editor?
What is one of the benefits of sharing opinions with other health care professionals through letters to the editor?
Which type of articles are considered primary literature in the context of drug information?
Which type of articles are considered primary literature in the context of drug information?
What must be obtained before reproducing or distributing any part of a lecture according to the text?
What must be obtained before reproducing or distributing any part of a lecture according to the text?
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How can sharing opinions through letters to the editor contribute to professional growth?
How can sharing opinions through letters to the editor contribute to professional growth?
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What distinguishes original clinical trials from review articles and special reports in terms of primary resource status?
What distinguishes original clinical trials from review articles and special reports in terms of primary resource status?
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Why is it recommended for pharmacists to evaluate the original clinical trial instead of relying on abstracts alone?
Why is it recommended for pharmacists to evaluate the original clinical trial instead of relying on abstracts alone?
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What is a limitation of relying solely on textbooks for drug-related questions?
What is a limitation of relying solely on textbooks for drug-related questions?
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Why should other resources be used to update or supplement information obtained from textbooks?
Why should other resources be used to update or supplement information obtained from textbooks?
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What makes computer databases different from textbooks as secondary sources of drug information?
What makes computer databases different from textbooks as secondary sources of drug information?
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What could be a consequence of relying solely on computer databases for clinical questions?
What could be a consequence of relying solely on computer databases for clinical questions?
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Why is it important for pharmacists to verify the validity and accuracy of data when using textbooks as a source of drug information?
Why is it important for pharmacists to verify the validity and accuracy of data when using textbooks as a source of drug information?
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Which source of drug information provides the most current data about drugs?
Which source of drug information provides the most current data about drugs?
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What is a benefit of using journals as a source of drug information according to the text?
What is a benefit of using journals as a source of drug information according to the text?
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In drug information resources, which type of source are indexing and abstracting services considered to be?
In drug information resources, which type of source are indexing and abstracting services considered to be?
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What should be determined when critically examining drug information from different sources?
What should be determined when critically examining drug information from different sources?
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Which criteria should be met when using critically examined information from multiple sources?
Which criteria should be met when using critically examined information from multiple sources?
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How do clinical trials contribute to the field of pharmacotherapy according to the text?
How do clinical trials contribute to the field of pharmacotherapy according to the text?
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