FSU-Pensacola

Participant Learning Objectives: As a result of participating in this workshop, participants should be able to: 1) LOCATE the “Drug Reference Page” on the medical library website; 2) Quickly LOCATE desired basic prescription drug information (dosage, indication, etc.) online and on the PDA; 3)LOCATE information about a herbal medication online and on the PDA; 4)CALCULATE a drug dosage using an electronic resource; 5)IDENTIFY if a drug is on a particular formulary and locate alternatives; 6)PERFORM a check for drug interactions from a list of multiple medications; 7) USE an infectious disease guide to identify the recommended antibiotic for a particular pathogen or condition; 8)IDENTIFY a pill from it’s imprint or description; 9)USE an immunization schedule tool to determine the appropriate immunization for specific populations. Questions and answers will allow for audience participation. References: Kaushal, R. and Bates, D.W. Information technology and medication safety: what is the benefit? Qhc.bmjjournals.com , March 18, 2006: 261-265. Hughes, R.G. and Ortiz, E. Medication Errors. American Journal of Nursing, March, 2005: 14-24. Galt, K., Rule, A., Houghton, G., and Remington, G. Personal digital assistant-based drug information sources: potential to improve medication safety. Journal of the Medical Library Association. April, 2005: 229-236.