NEOMED Library: EBM I Assignment Guide for Anhui University Students (Archived): Tertiary Resources Assignment

Definitions for Drug Monograph Components/ Other Advice

Lexi-Comp Online monograph component definitions
Provides a definition for the different fields (components) of Lexi-Comp drug monograph.
A Guide to Drug Safety Terms at the FDA
Example of a MicroMedex citation

When searching, the medication may be available as systemic, ophthalmic, topical etc. Choose the systemic version unless the question states otherwise.
See the Population Health Medical Tertiary Resources lecture slides. It includes screenshots on how to use the different resources.

Questions 1 - 4

Answer questions 1 - 4 using one of these resources.

AccessPharmacy
Current full text textbooks and monographs, NAPLEX review materials, diagnostic test information, calculators, and clinical cases. Unlimited users.
Lexi-Comp Online
Lexi-Comp enables users to quickly locate information on a complete range of topics, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric dosing and guidelines, I.V. compatibility, patient education, international drugs, infectious diseases, pregnancy and lactation, and more.
Micromedex
Over 30 separate databases. Includes Trissell's IV Compatibility, the RED Book, POISINDEX, and Alternative Medicine resources.

Question 5

Natural Medicines
Former title Natural Standard. Provides evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies. It contains various databases: Foods, herbs & supplements; Health & wellness; Comparative effectiveness; Medical conditions; Genomics & proteomics; Environment & global health; Brand names. Interactions checker and continuing education are also available.

Questions 6 - 8

AccessPharmacy
Current full text textbooks and monographs, NAPLEX review materials, diagnostic test information, calculators, and clinical cases. Unlimited users.
Lexicomp Online
Lexi-Comp enables users to quickly locate information on a complete range of topics, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric dosing and guidelines, I.V. compatibility, patient education, international drugs, infectious diseases, pregnancy and lactation, and more.
Micromedex
Over 30 separate databases. Includes Trissell's IV Compatibility, the RED Book, POISINDEX, and Alternative Medicine resources.

Question 9

See the Lexi-Drugs monograph within Lexi-Comp Online to answer both parts of the question. This section provides pricing information and whether there is a generic version of the drug available. A drug may have a generic name but not be available as a generic drug.

Lexicomp Online
Lexi-Comp enables users to quickly locate information on a complete range of topics, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric dosing and guidelines, I.V. compatibility, patient education, international drugs, infectious diseases, pregnancy and lactation, and more.

Questions 10 - 13

AccessPharmacy
Current full text textbooks and monographs, NAPLEX review materials, diagnostic test information, calculators, and clinical cases. Unlimited users.
Lexicomp Online
Lexi-Comp enables users to quickly locate information on a complete range of topics, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric dosing and guidelines, I.V. compatibility, patient education, international drugs, infectious diseases, pregnancy and lactation, and more.
Micromedex
Over 30 separate databases. Includes Trissell's IV Compatibility, the RED Book, POISINDEX, and Alternative Medicine resources.

Question 14

To answer this question, you will need to utilize the Comparative Effectiveness database within the Natural Medicine database. Quick databases at the top of the home page. Choose the Comparative Effectiveness database. Do not use the regular herbal monograph. The database is organized by the disease/condition.

Natural Medicines
Former title Natural Standard. Provides evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies. It contains various databases: Foods, herbs & supplements; Health & wellness; Comparative effectiveness; Medical conditions; Genomics & proteomics; Environment & global health; Brand names. Interactions checker and continuing education are also available.

Question 15

AccessMedicine
See the CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2020 and the CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Inpatient Medicine 2018–2019
Clinical Guidelines - American Pharmacists Association
ECRI Guidelines Trust
GuidelineCentral
MEDLINE - PubMed
Set a filter for article type (guideline). PubMed will provide citation for the guideline.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Clinical Practice Guidelines
UpToDate
Where else to go for Clinical Guidelines (Now that Guideline.gov won’t be maintained) - Jennifer Hinkel
Blog has a list of links to organization-written clinical guidelines.

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