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Which type of research article is typically considered a primary source of drug information?
Which type of research article is typically considered a primary source of drug information?
- Original research articles presenting new data. (correct)
- Textbooks compiling established knowledge.
- Review articles summarizing existing literature.
- Clinical guidelines based on expert consensus.
When evaluating a primary source of drug information, what factor is most important to consider to ensure the reliability of the information?
When evaluating a primary source of drug information, what factor is most important to consider to ensure the reliability of the information?
- The affiliations and credentials of the authors.
- The impact factor of the journal in which it was published.
- Whether the study may be biased and requires critical evaluation. (correct)
- The length of the article and the number of references.
What is the primary purpose of a 'washout period' in a crossover study design?
What is the primary purpose of a 'washout period' in a crossover study design?
- To simplify the statistical analysis of the study data.
- To eliminate carry-over effects from previous treatments. (correct)
- To increase patient compliance with the study protocol.
- To reduce the overall duration of the clinical trial.
Which study design is best suited for comparing exposure history in individuals with a particular disease to those without the disease?
Which study design is best suited for comparing exposure history in individuals with a particular disease to those without the disease?
In what type of study does each subject serve as their own control?
In what type of study does each subject serve as their own control?
Which study design involves collecting data from a population at a single point in time?
Which study design involves collecting data from a population at a single point in time?
What is a critical characteristic of experimental studies?
What is a critical characteristic of experimental studies?
Which of the following best describes the main role of tertiary resources in drug information?
Which of the following best describes the main role of tertiary resources in drug information?
In a clinical trial, what is the purpose of randomization?
In a clinical trial, what is the purpose of randomization?
Which type of clinical trial is considered the gold standard for evaluating the efficacy of a drug?
Which type of clinical trial is considered the gold standard for evaluating the efficacy of a drug?
What is a key characteristic of an observational study?
What is a key characteristic of an observational study?
Where might you find references to original research articles?
Where might you find references to original research articles?
Which of these resources summarizes FDA rulings?
Which of these resources summarizes FDA rulings?
What information should be discussed when evaluating a primary drug information source?
What information should be discussed when evaluating a primary drug information source?
Where would information about drug methods most likely be found?
Where would information about drug methods most likely be found?
Which design involves the prospective collection of data?
Which design involves the prospective collection of data?
Which of the following would be considered to be secondary literature?
Which of the following would be considered to be secondary literature?
Which of the following has a title that would characterize it as a primary resource?
Which of the following has a title that would characterize it as a primary resource?
Which of the following is considered a tertiary resource?
Which of the following is considered a tertiary resource?
Why is it important to have an equal number of subjects in each arm of a randomized controlled trial?
Why is it important to have an equal number of subjects in each arm of a randomized controlled trial?
Flashcards
Original research articles
Original research articles
Original documents containing firsthand accounts or results.
Conduct patient interview
Conduct patient interview
Gather information directly from a patient regarding their medications, history, and concerns.
Experimental studies
Experimental studies
Research studies where researchers manipulate one or more variables to determine the effect on another variable.
Methods
Methods
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Potential bias in primary literature
Potential bias in primary literature
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Retrospective study
Retrospective study
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Washout period
Washout period
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Randomization
Randomization
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Observational study
Observational study
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Cross-sectional study
Cross-sectional study
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Compendia
Compendia
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Case Series
Case Series
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Experimental studies - type
Experimental studies - type
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Subject serving as own control
Subject serving as own control
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Equal number in each arm
Equal number in each arm
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Study Notes
- Original research articles are key primary drug information resources.
- Conducting patient interviews is an important step in gathering drug information.
- Experimental studies are vital for understanding drug effects.
- Methods used in research are critical for evaluating drug information.
- Drug information resources can be biased, requiring careful assessment.
- Retrospective studies are used to compare exposure history in drug research.
- Washout periods are necessary to eliminate carry-over effects in studies.
- Controlled clinical trials are essential for reliable drug information.
- Randomized controlled trials are a type of controlled clinical trial.
- Crossover studies involve patients receiving different treatments sequentially.
- Case-control designs are used in drug research to compare cases with controls.
- Secondary literature summarizes FDA rulings related to drugs.
- A washout period is needed to eliminate carry-over effects.
- References are important for verifying drug information.
- Drug Information Journal is a valuable resource.
- Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics offers key drug information.
- Tertiary resources are helpful for drug information.
- Randomization is key to study design
- Observational studies are used to gather drug information.
- Annals of Internal Medicine is a resource for drug information.
- Discussing limitations and significance is crucial.
- American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics is in the field.
- Cross-sectional studies are used in drug research.
- Compendia are valuable drug information resources.
- Case series provide information on multiple cases.
- Experimental studies are prospective in nature.
- In some studies, each subject serves as their own control.
- Maintaining an equal number in each arm of a study is important.
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