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What is the main limitation of MICROMEDEX?
What is the main limitation of MICROMEDEX?
- Limited information on pharmacology
- Difficulty in finding information and frequency of updates (correct)
- Lack of information on dosing
- Absence of information on drug interactions
What type of review is characterized by a systematic approach and evaluation of methodology and conclusions?
What type of review is characterized by a systematic approach and evaluation of methodology and conclusions?
- Systematic review (correct)
- Case-control study
- Meta-analysis
- Narrative review
What is the primary purpose of a meta-analysis?
What is the primary purpose of a meta-analysis?
- To evaluate the efficacy of a new drug
- To quantitatively combine the results of original research (correct)
- To compare different medications
- To identify drug interactions
Which resource provides information on IV mixing and compatibility?
Which resource provides information on IV mixing and compatibility?
What is the name of the online resource that provides comprehensive information on dosing, pharmacology, and drug interactions?
What is the name of the online resource that provides comprehensive information on dosing, pharmacology, and drug interactions?
What is the primary purpose of a narrative review?
What is the primary purpose of a narrative review?
What is the name of the resource that provides information on pharmacotherapy?
What is the name of the resource that provides information on pharmacotherapy?
What type of review is characterized by a broad coverage of a specific topic without a systematic approach?
What type of review is characterized by a broad coverage of a specific topic without a systematic approach?
What is the primary purpose of formulating an answerable question in evidence-based medicine?
What is the primary purpose of formulating an answerable question in evidence-based medicine?
Which type of resource is considered the most comprehensive and convenient in the field of pharmacology?
Which type of resource is considered the most comprehensive and convenient in the field of pharmacology?
What is a potential limitation of tertiary resources in evidence-based medicine?
What is a potential limitation of tertiary resources in evidence-based medicine?
What is the primary advantage of tertiary resources in pharmacology?
What is the primary advantage of tertiary resources in pharmacology?
What is the purpose of evaluating the author and publisher of a tertiary resource?
What is the purpose of evaluating the author and publisher of a tertiary resource?
What is the primary purpose of conducting an efficient search for evidence in evidence-based medicine?
What is the primary purpose of conducting an efficient search for evidence in evidence-based medicine?
What is a characteristic of primary resources in evidence-based medicine?
What is a characteristic of primary resources in evidence-based medicine?
What is the final step in practicing evidence-based medicine?
What is the final step in practicing evidence-based medicine?
Which type of resource is considered the most direct source of evidence in drug information?
Which type of resource is considered the most direct source of evidence in drug information?
What type of questions can drug information centers (DICs) typically handle?
What type of questions can drug information centers (DICs) typically handle?
Where can healthcare professionals find alternative medications and natural products information?
Where can healthcare professionals find alternative medications and natural products information?
What is a key factor considered by drug information centers when evaluating the appropriateness of drug use during pregnancy?
What is a key factor considered by drug information centers when evaluating the appropriateness of drug use during pregnancy?
Which professional organization is an alternate source of drug information?
Which professional organization is an alternate source of drug information?
In the context of drug stability, which parameter is essential to be verified by drug information centers?
In the context of drug stability, which parameter is essential to be verified by drug information centers?
