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T2 chap 3&12 rev
T2 chap 3&12 review questions
Question | Answer |
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primary literature | original reports of clinical and other types of research projects and studies (direct access to the largest amount of and most current info from contemporary research) |
secondary literature | general reference works based upon primary literature sources. (abstracting services indexing bibliographic services and microfiche systems) |
tertiary literature | condensed works based on primary literature, such as textbooks, monographs, etc. (most commonly used) |
Drug Facts and Comparisons (DFC) | is used to compare medications in the same theraputic class. provides the most up-to-date drug reference through monthly updates |
Red Book: Pharmacy's Fundamental Reference | provides the latest pricing info, including nationally-recognized AWP's and suggested retail prices for OTC products |
Physicians' Desk Refernce (PDR) | the info is simular to pharmaceutical manufacturer's drug pack inserts since manufacturers prepare the essential drug info found in the PDR |
USP Pharmacist's Pharmacopeia Product Information | provides comprehensive info for pharmacy, vet, and other health care professionals on compounding, packaging, labeling, & storage pharm preparations.(regulatory surveys & to comply w/standards of prac regarding compounding sterile & non sterile preps |
Orange Book | determine the theraputic equivalence of a brand and generic drug |
AHFS Drug Information | investigating on & off label medication indications, grouped by theraputic use & is updated electronically |
Pharmacopeia | sets offical legal standards for drugs in the US. it is revised every 7 years |
Martindale | use to research foreign drugs |
Handbook on Injectable Drugs | includes info on prep, storage, admin, compatibility, and stability of injectable drugs |
Indexes | Micromedex: puts all info together, better ways to learn about drugs |
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) | 1996-first palm pilot, very popular |
world wide web | a collection of electronic documents at addresses called web sites |
modem | computer hardware that enables a computer to communicate through telephone lines |
DSL (digital subscriber line) | a family of technologies that provide digital data transmission over the wires of a local phone network |
browser | a software program that allows users to view web sites on the world wide web |
ISP (internet service provider) | a company that provides access to the internet |
URL (Uniform Resource Locator) | a web address |
search engine | software that searches the web for info related to criteria entered by the user |
Pharm Tech Refernces | National Pharm Tech Association-largest (profit based), American Association of Pharm Techs-non profit based |
Food and Drug Act | 1906- prohibited interstate commerce |