History of Drug Information Centers

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What was the first drug information center introduced in 1962?

Cleveland Clinic

University of Kentucky Medical Center (correct)

Mayo Clinic

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Which function did the drug information center at the University of Kentucky Medical Center provide?

Managing hospital finances

Performing surgical procedures

Operating the hospital cafeteria

Providing drug information needed by staff physicians and dentists (correct)

What role did the establishment of the drug information center play in the development of Pharmacists' roles?

Paved the way for the development of the roles of Pharmacists as drug consultants (correct)

Promoted nurses to leadership positions

Led to the creation of new medical equipment

Encouraged dentists to specialize in surgery

What does the discipline of Drug Information encompass?

Storing, retrieval, selecting, evaluating, and disseminating medication information Signup and view all the answers

In addition to providing drug information, what other function does Drug Information Services perform?

Assist on drug evaluations Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of Pharmacists acting as drug consultants?

Inform healthcare professionals on current drug developments Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does the Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs primarily provide?

Data on over-the-counter medicines Signup and view all the answers

Which medication reference is known for its critical review of international literature for adverse effects?

Meyler’s Side Effects of Drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the American Drug Index?

Drug manufacturers' contact information Signup and view all the answers

Which reference contains a list of Sound-alike, Look-alike drugs?

American Drug Index Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information does Extemporaneous Formulations provide?

Recipes for compound formulations Signup and view all the answers

Which reference would be most helpful to a pharmacist seeking information on proper dosage forms and sizes?

American Drug Index Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Drugdex® System?

To provide information on FDA-approved indications of drugs Signup and view all the answers

Which source of medication information can detect possible drug interactions and compare different medicines?

Clinical Pharmacology by Gold Standard Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of the Medication Information Services?

Providing drug information to patients Signup and view all the answers

What type of information can be found in the Handbook of Clinical Drug Data?

Safety mechanisms of action Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for performing tasks related to Tertiary Literature General Product/Drug Information?

Drug Information Specialist Signup and view all the answers

What does the Handbook of Clinical Drug Data contain that assists pharmacists?

Comparative charts with drug doses Signup and view all the answers