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Which of the following general drug information resources is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which of the following general drug information resources is NOT mentioned in the text?
- DailyMed (correct)
- Micromedex
- AHFS Drug Information
- Lexicomp
What is the recommended dose of Metformin 500mg immediate-release tablets for an adult patient with type 2 diabetes, according to Clinical Pharmacology?
What is the recommended dose of Metformin 500mg immediate-release tablets for an adult patient with type 2 diabetes, according to Clinical Pharmacology?
- 1 tablet (500mg) by mouth once daily
- 1 tablet (500mg) by mouth twice daily (correct)
- 2 tablets (1000mg) by mouth once daily
- 2 tablets (1000mg) by mouth twice daily
Which of the following is NOT a specialty drug information resource listed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a specialty drug information resource listed in the text?
- Immunize.org (correct)
- Package Inserts
- Drug Product Website
- Drugs@FDA
What color book would you use to find information about therapeutic equivalence of generic drugs?
What color book would you use to find information about therapeutic equivalence of generic drugs?
Which of the following is NOT an immunization resource mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an immunization resource mentioned in the text?
What does the 'Purple Book' specialize in?
What does the 'Purple Book' specialize in?
Who is the Drug Information Resident mentioned in the text?
Who is the Drug Information Resident mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended RSV vaccine schedule for a 65-year-old patient with asthma?
What is the recommended RSV vaccine schedule for a 65-year-old patient with asthma?
Which of the following resources is best suited for finding information about the stability of compounded formulations?
Which of the following resources is best suited for finding information about the stability of compounded formulations?
What resource would you use to determine the frequency of skin reactions associated with olanzapine?
What resource would you use to determine the frequency of skin reactions associated with olanzapine?
Which resource is best suited for finding information about the safety of ibuprofen in nursing mothers?
Which resource is best suited for finding information about the safety of ibuprofen in nursing mothers?
If you need to determine the potential toxicity of a drug overdose, which resource would you consult?
If you need to determine the potential toxicity of a drug overdose, which resource would you consult?
Which resource would be most helpful for finding information about the efficacy of vitamin D in treating osteoporosis?
Which resource would be most helpful for finding information about the efficacy of vitamin D in treating osteoporosis?
Which resource would be most helpful for finding information about the stability of leucovorin when reconstituted with bacteriostatic water for injection?
Which resource would be most helpful for finding information about the stability of leucovorin when reconstituted with bacteriostatic water for injection?
What resource provides information about the safety of medications in children?
What resource provides information about the safety of medications in children?
Which resource would be most appropriate for finding information about the safety of a new drug in pregnant women who are breastfeeding?
Which resource would be most appropriate for finding information about the safety of a new drug in pregnant women who are breastfeeding?
Flashcards
Drug Information Resources
Drug Information Resources
Tools and databases used to find drug-related information.
Clinical Pharmacology
Clinical Pharmacology
A comprehensive database for clinical drug information.
Recommended Dose
Recommended Dose
The specific amount of medication advised for patients.
Green Resource
Green Resource
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Specialty Resources
Specialty Resources
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Immunization Resources
Immunization Resources
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ACIP
ACIP
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CDC Immunization Schedule
CDC Immunization Schedule
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USP 795
USP 795
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USP 797
USP 797
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Leucovorin stability
Leucovorin stability
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Olanzapine skin reactions
Olanzapine skin reactions
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Ibuprofen in lactation
Ibuprofen in lactation
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Natural Medicines efficacy
Natural Medicines efficacy
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Meyler's Side Effects
Meyler's Side Effects
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ASHP Injectable Drug Information
ASHP Injectable Drug Information
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Study Notes
Drug Information Resources
- Drug information resources, both general and specialty, exist to help find accurate drug info efficiently
- Creighton University Libraries offer many drug info resources
- Proficiency in using resources improves with practice
Learning Objectives
- Identify general and specialty drug information resources
- Navigate general and specialty drug information resources
- Understand when to use specialty drug information resources
General Resources
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Lexicomp
- Micromedex
- AHFS Drug Information
Specialty Resources
- Drugs@FDA
- DailyMed
- Drug Product Website
- Orange Book (therapeutic equivalence)
- Purple Book (biologics)
- Pink Book (vaccines)
- Yellow Book (travel health)
- Red Book (pricing)
- CDC (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Pink Book, Yellow Book)
- Immunize.org (Immunization Action Coalition)
Drug information questions and answers
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Question: Recommended dose for adult type 2 diabetic starting Metformin 500mg IR tablets?
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Answer: Take 1 tablet (500mg) twice daily
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Question: How long is leucovorin stable when reconstituted with bacteriostatic water for injection?
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Answer: Up to 7 days
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Question: For a 65-year-old asthmatic patient, what is the current RSV vaccine recommendation?
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Answer: One dose of the RSV vaccine is recommended for those 60-74 years of age with an additional risk factor (like chronic lung or respiratory disease).
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Question: Is ibuprofen safe for nursing mothers?
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Answer: Ibuprofen is a preferred agent due to low breastmilk levels and short half-life
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Question: Efficacy rating of vitamin D for osteoporosis?
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Answer: Likely effective
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Question: Is collecting a culture recommended for suspected soft tissue diabetic foot infection?
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Answer: Yes, per IDSA guidelines, to determine causative microorganism(s).
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Question: Should skin reactions be expected in patients taking olanzapine?
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Answer: No, but a case report exists.
Compounding Stability/IV Compatibility
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP): 795 (non-sterile), 797 (sterile), 800 (hazardous drugs)
- Trissel's: Handbook on Injectable Drugs, Stability of Compounded Formulations, IV compatibility within CP, Lexicomp, Micromedex
Adverse Drug Reactions
- Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs
- Side Effects of Drugs Annual
- FAERS Dashboard
- General Drug Databases
Toxicology
- Micromedex Tox and Drug Product Lookup
- Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies
- LexiTox
- Poisoning and Drug Overdose
Pregnancy/Lactation
- Briggs' Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation
- LactMed
Pediatrics
- Harriet Lane Handbook
- Neofax
Dietary Supplements/Herbal Preparations/OTC
- Natural Medicines
- Examine.com
- Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs
Current Practical Reviews & Guidelines
- Pharmacist's Letter
- DynaMed
- Medscape Pharmacist
- UpToDate
- Search PubMed, Google
- Guidelines directly from organization websites
Infectious Disease
- Johns Hopkins ABX Guide
- Sanford Guide
- IDSA Guidelines
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