Pharmacy Lecture 3: Fundamentals of Drug Information

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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?

Systematic review (correct)

Case-control study

Meta-analysis

Narrative review

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?

Trissel's Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the online resource that provides comprehensive information on dosing, pharmacology, and drug interactions?

Lexi-Comp Online Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a narrative review?

To provide a comprehensive overview of a specific topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the resource that provides information on pharmacotherapy?

Goodman and Gilman's Signup and view all the answers

What type of review is characterized by a broad coverage of a specific topic without a systematic approach?

Narrative review Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of formulating an answerable question in evidence-based medicine?

To clarify the problem or issue at hand Signup and view all the answers

Which type of resource is considered the most comprehensive and convenient in the field of pharmacology?

Tertiary resources Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential limitation of tertiary resources in evidence-based medicine?

Lack of expertise by authors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of tertiary resources in pharmacology?

Convenience and ease of use Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evaluating the author and publisher of a tertiary resource?

To assess the credibility of the resource Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of conducting an efficient search for evidence in evidence-based medicine?

To identify all relevant studies Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of primary resources in evidence-based medicine?

Require interpretation of data Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in practicing evidence-based medicine?

Final evaluation and fine-tuning if needed Signup and view all the answers

Which type of resource is considered the most direct source of evidence in drug information?

Primary resources Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions can drug information centers (DICs) typically handle?

Drug identification, side effects, and pharmacokinetics Signup and view all the answers

Where can healthcare professionals find alternative medications and natural products information?

Drug information centers Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor considered by drug information centers when evaluating the appropriateness of drug use during pregnancy?

Pharmacokinetics parameters Signup and view all the answers

Which professional organization is an alternate source of drug information?

Pharmaceutical manufacturers Signup and view all the answers

In the context of drug stability, which parameter is essential to be verified by drug information centers?

IV compatibility Signup and view all the answers