Chapter 6Chapter 6

Resources

ObjectivesObjectives

Define key terms.Compare the usefulness of different drug

resources.Differentiate between the printed

resources of drugs approved by the FDA and computerized sources.

List 10 websites where you can find information about pharmacology.

ObjectivesObjectives

Discuss what features make a reliable website.

Bookmark selected websites for easy computer access.

Drug ResourcesDrug Resources

Comprehensive resources USP/NF USP/DI PDR Drug Facts and Comparisons Compendium of Drug Therapy American Drug Index Drug Topics Red Book Drug Information

Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking

What are the advantages and disadvantages of comprehensive books such as the PDR?

Drug ReferenceDrug Reference

You should buy a good drug reference.Should be portableShould be on your reading levelShould be currentShould be user-friendly for youShould enable you to do effective patient

teaching

Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking

What are the characteristics of a good reference handbook?

Clinically Based ResourcesClinically Based Resources

Drug handbooksPackage insertsElectronic resources

Typical Drug Monograph HeadingsTypical Drug Monograph Headings

Classifications Indications Action Pharmacokinetics Time of action Contraindications/precautions Adverse reactions/side effects Interactions Routes and dosage Availability

WebsitesWebsites

.gov Governmental agency .edu Educational institution .org Professional organization .com Commercial enterprise

Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking

Which kinds of websites do you think would provide the most reliable information?

Search EnginesSearch Engines

www.alltheweb.comwww.altavista.comwww.ask.comwww.dogpile.comwww.excite.comwww.goodsearch.com

Search EnginesSearch Engines

www.google.comwww.live.comwww.medmatrix.comwww.webcrawler.comwww.yahoo.com

QuestionQuestion

What are some other search engines you like using?

Boolean LogicBoolean Logic

+, -, And, Or, Not—limits the search by inclusion and exclusion

Quotation marks—words must appear in exact order

Near—words must appear near each other

Evaluating a WebsiteEvaluating a Website

Reputable sourceEstablished organizationPeer-reviewedObjectivityCurrentScientificDepthCredible

Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking

What are the top 3 most important qualities of a website? Why?

SummarySummary

What new piece of information in this chapter were you most interested to learn?

What questions do you still have about the information in this chapter?

Return to Objectives to determine extent of learning.

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