Pharmacy Refrences

Question 1

Primary literature

Answer 1

Orignial reports of clinical trials, research, and case studies; used for the most updated information

Question 2

Secondary literature

Answer 2

Indexing or abstracting services

Question 3

Tertiary literature

Answer 3

Summary information based on primary literature

Question 4

Abstracting services

Answer 4

Services which summarize information from various primary sources for quick reference

Question 5

AHFS Clincal Drug Information

Answer 5

Comprehensive, evidence-based reference. Groups drug monographs by theraputic use

Question 6

Prescribers Digital Reference

Answer 6

Drug summaries and communications for prescription medications

Question 7

Drug Facts and Comparisons (DFC)

Answer 7

A preferred reference for comprehensive and timely drug information, containing information about prescription and OTC products

Question 8

Handbook on Injectable Drugs

Answer 8

A collection of monographs on commercially parenteral drugs that include preparation, storage administration, compatability, and stability of injectable drugs

Question 9

Micromedex

Answer 9

Electronic reference which includes DRUGDEX, Martindale and the RED BOOK

Question 10

Orange Book

Answer 10

Common name for the FDA’s Aprooved Drug Products with Therputic equivalence Evaluations