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Where can one find primary manuscripts for randomized controlled trials (RCT) and observational studies?
Where can one find primary manuscripts for randomized controlled trials (RCT) and observational studies?
- NEJM
- Google Scholar
- AccessMedicine
- PubMed (correct)
Which database is specifically useful for information on drugs in pregnancy and lactation?
Which database is specifically useful for information on drugs in pregnancy and lactation?
- NEJM
- AccessPharmacy
- LactMed (correct)
- DART
For meta-analysis and systematic reviews, which type of manuscripts are considered secondary/tertiary sources?
For meta-analysis and systematic reviews, which type of manuscripts are considered secondary/tertiary sources?
- PubMed
- Study abstracts
- Clinical guidelines (correct)
- Primary manuscripts
In which handbook would you find information specifically related to pediatric dosages?
In which handbook would you find information specifically related to pediatric dosages?
Which source is helpful for detailed information on veterinary drugs?
Which source is helpful for detailed information on veterinary drugs?
Where can one find information on multiple agents' comparative efficacy and safety?
Where can one find information on multiple agents' comparative efficacy and safety?
Which source would be most beneficial for reviews related to drug classes?
Which source would be most beneficial for reviews related to drug classes?
Which type of outcome variable is clinically relevant and easy to measure?
Which type of outcome variable is clinically relevant and easy to measure?
What type of outcome should be appropriate for the question and measured using valid techniques?
What type of outcome should be appropriate for the question and measured using valid techniques?
Which type of outcome explores other potential areas of interest beyond the primary and secondary outcomes?
Which type of outcome explores other potential areas of interest beyond the primary and secondary outcomes?
What kind of outcome may combine several different measures in one primary endpoint, usually related to morbidity and/or mortality?
What kind of outcome may combine several different measures in one primary endpoint, usually related to morbidity and/or mortality?
Which outcome measure is considered to be the determinant of sample size and power in a study?
Which outcome measure is considered to be the determinant of sample size and power in a study?
What is a crucial aspect when dealing with a composite endpoint?
What is a crucial aspect when dealing with a composite endpoint?
Which type of endpoint should authors be careful with when combining measures related to morbidity and mortality?
Which type of endpoint should authors be careful with when combining measures related to morbidity and mortality?
What is the main purpose of a case report in the context of vaccine adverse events?
What is the main purpose of a case report in the context of vaccine adverse events?
When are providers REQUIRED to report Adverse Drug Events (ADEs)?
When are providers REQUIRED to report Adverse Drug Events (ADEs)?
What is the main reason for using a Quasi-experimental study design?
What is the main reason for using a Quasi-experimental study design?
In evaluating a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT), what should one consider about the authors?
In evaluating a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT), what should one consider about the authors?
What type of study design would be most appropriate for assessing long-term vaccine efficacy?
What type of study design would be most appropriate for assessing long-term vaccine efficacy?
What distinguishes a case control study from a cohort study?
What distinguishes a case control study from a cohort study?
What is the primary difference between a systematic review and a meta-analysis?
What is the primary difference between a systematic review and a meta-analysis?
What feature should be considered when assessing the credibility of a journal publishing RCTs?
What feature should be considered when assessing the credibility of a journal publishing RCTs?
What type of bias occurs when individuals involved in the collection of exposure or outcome data probe for or record information in a differential way?
What type of bias occurs when individuals involved in the collection of exposure or outcome data probe for or record information in a differential way?
Which type of bias occurs when subjects are differentially referred into a study based on knowledge of their exposure status?
Which type of bias occurs when subjects are differentially referred into a study based on knowledge of their exposure status?
What is problematic if attrition is related to exposure or outcome?
What is problematic if attrition is related to exposure or outcome?
In which situation would logistic regression be used to control for confounding?
In which situation would logistic regression be used to control for confounding?
Which type of error occurs due to the different ways information is collected in a study?
Which type of error occurs due to the different ways information is collected in a study?
When study subjects recall their exposure or outcome history differently, what type of bias is present?
When study subjects recall their exposure or outcome history differently, what type of bias is present?
What type of bias involves the selective suppression or revealing of information, including sensitive information?
What type of bias involves the selective suppression or revealing of information, including sensitive information?
When dissimilar procedures are used to select study subjects and relate to the exposure or health outcome under study, what type of bias occurs?
When dissimilar procedures are used to select study subjects and relate to the exposure or health outcome under study, what type of bias occurs?
What is the definition of plagiarism?
What is the definition of plagiarism?
Which of the following is an example of mosaic plagiarism?
Which of the following is an example of mosaic plagiarism?
What is one strategy to avoid plagiarism when using others' opinions or theories?
What is one strategy to avoid plagiarism when using others' opinions or theories?
Which citation style is most applicable in medical and scientific fields?
Which citation style is most applicable in medical and scientific fields?
When is self-plagiarism considered unethical?
When is self-plagiarism considered unethical?
What is an example of unintentional plagiarism?
What is an example of unintentional plagiarism?
Which type of plagiarism involves presenting the thoughts of others as your own?
Which type of plagiarism involves presenting the thoughts of others as your own?