M2 Flashcards
in looking for sources, always start with ____
tertiary
books
tertiary
TERTIARY
most comprehensive and reliable natural medicine resources
natural medicine comprehensive database
TERTIARY
resource guide for healthcare professionals counseling patients about the appropriate use of natural products and therapies
Natural therapeutics Pocket Guide
TERTIARY
drug and nutritional reference manual to aid in the treatment of neonates.
Neofax
TERTIARY
This definitive guide to current herbal remedies includes more than 700 monographs complete with scientific and common names, indications, and usage
PDR for Herbal Medicines
TERTIARY
evidence-based medication therapy derived from pharmacotherapeutic principles
Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach
TERTIARY
- guide to prescription drugs available in the United States.
- the most commonly used drug reference
Physician’s Drug Reference
TERTIARY
drug reference in the Philippines
MIMS
TERTIARY
hands-on, step-by-step guide to receiving and filling prescription drug orders as well as a comprehensive look at the preparation of sterile and non sterile extemporaneously compounded preparations
Practical guide to Contemporary Pharmacy Practice
research on every herbal agent in common use today. Monographs are based on the results of clinical studies, examining the existing evidence and comparing it with manufacturer’s claims. Each monograph covers the most commonly known generic name, synonyms, common trade names, common forms, source, chemical components, actions, reported uses, dosage, adverse reactions broken down by body system, interactions, contraindications and precautions, special considerations, analysis, and reference
Professional’s Handbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
has been the definitive pharmacy reference. It covers the entire scope of pharmacy education from the history of pharmacy and ethics to the particulars of industrial pharmacy and pharmacy practice
Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy
TERTIARY
- world’s most comprehensive and authoritative
- Covers interactions between therapeutic drugs, proprietary medicines, herbal medicines, foods, drinks, and drugs of abuse
- Contains in-depth yet concise monographs in an easy-to-read format
- Provides comprehensive details of the clinical evidence for the interactions under discussion, an assessment of their clinical importance, and clear guidance on managing the interaction in practice
- Has a brief summary of the interaction in each monograph – perfect for the busy healthcare professional
Stockley’s Drug Interactions
TERTIARY
- Drug monograph
- Excipients monograph
US Pharmacopeia, National Formulary
TERTIARY
adverse reactions and interactions of drugs
Meyler’s Side Effects of Drugs
- common problems encountered in the care of elderly persons (eg, confusion, urinary incontinence, and falls).
- deals with specific approaches to the care of those in older age groups (eg, home health care, rehabilitation, and preventive strategies).
- emphasis on the changes that occur with aging.
- deals with legal, ethical, and social issues.
Merck Manual of Geriatrics
TERTIARY
- essential information on diagnosing and treating medical disorders
- Cardiovascular, Genitourinary, Gynecologic, Neurologic, Pregnancy, Infants and Children, and Pediatrics and Trauma
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
TERTIARY
- impact of currently used medications on breastfeeding mothers and infants.
- information on more than 814 drugs, vitamins, herbs, and vaccines. It includes tables on radioisotopes, radiocontrast agents, and common cold remedies
Medications and Mother’s Milk: A Manual of Lactational Pharmacology
TERTIARY
comprehensive and practical reference source about drugs and medicines
Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference
TERTIARY
- Source of pediatric point of care clinical information
- Best for pediatrics
Harriett Lane Handbook
TERTIARY
comprehensive sources of information on excipients used in pharmaceutical formulation
Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients
TERTIARY
best book for pharmacology
Goodman and Gilman’s Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
TERTIARY
Special preparation for pediatric, geriatric and patients with special needs
given for a certain patient
Extemporaneous Formulations
TERTIARY
- Management of poison
- Diagnosis
- Clinical laboratories
- Treatment (antidote)
Ellenhorn’s Medical Toxicology: Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Poisoning
TERTIARY
- Reference on different drug products
- 1745 monograph
- Prepared by APhA (American Pharmacist Association)
Drug information Handbook
TERTIARY
- Comparison of drugs
- Therapeutic category
- Drug information
- Latest edition 2019
Drug Facts and Comparisons
TERTIARY
- Veterinary product
- Prescribing information for approved pharmaceuticals, biologicals
Compendium of Veterinary Products
TERTIARY
- General principles of toxicology
- Target organ toxicity
- Toxic agent
- Environmental toxicology
Casarett and Doull’s Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons
TERTIARY
- Dosage form
- Physical pharmacy
- Pharmacokinetics
- Manufacturing
- Compounding
- CGMP
Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems
TERTIARY
- Contemporary compounding
- Good compounding practices
- Calculations
- Directory of suppliers of chemicals
Allen’s Compounded Formulations
Index
Abstract
Collection of Primary and Tertiary Literature
SECONDARY
- JOURNAL
- RESEARCH
- DISSERTATION
- MAGAZINE
- NEWS ARTICLE
secondary
considered when evaluating the health information provided by a website
- author/source - credentials
- content - accurate, peer reviewed
- currency - last update
- references/documentation - verified
- site design - easy navigation, privacy policy is readily available
determines if there may be potential bias
ownership of the site
OWNERSHIP OF THE SITE
Coming from well-recognized and reputable sponsors.
Ex:
* Government agencies (.gov)**
* Academic institutions **(.edu)
* Known health organizations (*.org)
* Newsservices
high
OWNERSHIP OF THE SITE
Coming from site providers who appears to be reputable but are not well recognized
medium
OWNERSHIP OF THE SITE
Coming from site providers that tends to advertise and/or sell products or ideas
Domain name
* (.com)**
* **(.net)
low
- determines the credibility of the information. This information should be readily available, commonly “About Us” section of the site.
- This section contains addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and professional affiliations
AUTHORS OF THE MATERIAL
AUTHORS OF THE MATERIAL
High quality sites having a qualified staff like the health care professionals
high
AUTHORS OF THE MATERIAL
Authors have credentials but are not well recognized
medium
AUTHORS OF THE MATERIAL
- Provided by individuals with mismatched credentials or whose cedentials do not qualify them for medium quality status
- Most sites do not have any information about the author
- No “About Us” section
low
CONTENT OF THE MATERIAL
Information is unbiased and complete; can extract useful information to address queries
high
CONTENT OF THE MATERIAL
Information appears unbiased, appears reputable
medium
CONTENT OF THE MATERIAL
- Information is subject to bias because the site provider is trying to influence the user.
- Best indicators: catalogs and prices for the products and services mentioned on the webpage.
low
- A good indicator for support of the information is the use of proper referencing on the website.
- List of sources, supporting articles or researches and references confirm that the information on the site is accurate
Documentation
gives the user an idea of how current the information is on the page
Last update on each page
