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systematic approach -- 5 steps
1. classify request
2. obtain bg info
3. systematic search
4. response
5. reclassification
Modified system approach 7 steps
PBUSAFF
1. get personal info from requestor
2. bg info
3. categorize ultimate question
4. develop strategy & search
5. evaluate, analyze literature
6. formulate response
7. follow up & document
Requestor's Demographics incl?
1. contact info
2. requestor's training/knowledge: ie MD, RN, pt?
Obtain bg info incl?
-contact info
-pt related or in general?
-urgency
-affiliation (formulary)
-pt specific info (med hx, allergy, concomitant meds)
Most imp step in process? incl what?
Determining ultimate question
-dictates entire process of answering the question.
Categorize question
useful to devise search strategy incl:
- dosing/administration rec
- clinical rec
- general product info
- adverse effects
- drug interactions
Tertiary literature incl?
textbooks, computer databases, review articles
2ndary lit?
resources that index or abstract primary literature
- micromedex; uptodate; lexi-comp
Primary lit
original scientific investigational studies

large randomized drug trials are GOLD STANDARD
How to conduct search using 1, 2, 3 lit?
always start with 3rd --> 2ndary --> primary

Always verify with a second source
responding to question
restate request, identify key problems
- present specific findings
- incl references
-conclusion & recommendation
characteristics of an ideal response
appropriate & accurate
given in a timely manner
complete and concise
well-referenced
clear/logical
objective/balanced
answers related questions
addresses specific management of pt and situation
Follow up & Documentation incl?
verify that the question asked was answered appropriately
-helps det if more info is needed
-enables feedback
-can track intervention
Prescribing info incl?
aka Package Insert
- general info from manufacturer
- "on label"
- incl: dosing, admin, chem structure, MoA, ADR, ingredient info
General product info --- references?

PDR & AHFS
PDR: compliation of package inserts; product photos; directory of manufacturers

AHFS: Gold standard! drug monographs; organized by drug class; extensive info for on & off label usage
Drugs facts & comparison

DI handbook
Drug facts & comp: organized by therapeutic class; incl: all FDA approved products; Rx & OTC; brand/generic; orphan drugs; excipient info

DI handbook: general drug info; tables for references
General Drug info ELECTRONIC incl?
Clinical pharmacology; Lexi-comp online; Drugdex system; Uptodate
Non Rx Ref
Handbook of nonRx drugs: efficacy of OTC meds; drug interactions; contraindications to self-treatment

-Excipient info might be unclear
ADR ref?
Meyler's Side effects of drugs:
info organized by generic name and class (ie statins, NSAIDS)
Drug Interactions sources
1. Hansten & Hom's Drug Interaction Analysis and Management
2. Drug Interaction Facts
3. Stockley's Drug Interactions

ALL incl severity of interaction; references; actions to minimize risk

May incl data on likelihood of interaction
Drug ID ref
Ident-A-Drug
PDR
Micromedex Identi-dex
Lexicomp

European drug index: principle info; conversion for dosage forms

Index Nominum: has chem structure, class, names of intl meds

Martindale: intl
Infectious Dz Ref
Sanford Guide- GOLD STANDARD

Mandell's Principles & Practices of Infectious Dz
Cancer Ref
Cancer: principles & practices of Oncology (Devita)
Nutrition Ref
A.S.P.E.N guidelines

american society for parenteral and enteral nutrition
Integrative Med Ref
Natural Med Comprehensive Database

Review of natural products

Complete German commission E-monographs

PDR for herbal meds

naturalstandard.com
Drug price & availability Ref
Red Book
---> Incl AWP; describes availability of each dose
What is bioequivalence?
if RATE and extent of ABSORPTION of test drug does not show signif diff from reference drug.when given at the same molar dose of therapeutic ingredient under similar experimental conditions.
Standard ref for bioequiv?
The ORAnGE book or Bioequiv book
USP/NF used for?
US Pharmacopeia National Formulary
Has official substance & product standards
Remington used for?
incl basic of pharmaceutics and manufacturing
merck index used for?
chem structure; MW; physical data
What are secondary references?
Index or abstracts of primary lit.

Index: biblio citation info
Abstract: brief description of study
Examples of 2ndary Ref
Biologic Abstracts

Cancer today

cancer lit

Intl pharm abstracts

Google scholar

EMBASE / CINAHL

Medline / Cochrane
What is included in an Abstract?
snapshot of clinical trials;
incl bg; materials/method; results; conclusion; discussion

BEWARE cannot read only abstracts!
Methods to searching 2ndary ref
Index terms: MeSH; Intl classification of Dz; US adopted name

Boolean Operators: ex: AND, OR, NOT, With or Near
Searching 2ndary Ref electronically (2)
Micromedex; Uptodate.
Ref for Drug compatibility & its 5 components
Handbook of Injectable Drugs
5 components:

1. Admin; stability; chem data
2. Soln compatibility
3. drug in syringe compatibility
4. Add' compatibility
5. Y-site compatibility
What is the kidney's function? effects on pharmacology?
Regulates fluid balance

modifications can cause
1. dehydration or
2. fluid overload
Pharmacokinetic changes in renal impairment?
ADME
Absorption: Bioavail. reduced
Distribution: altered vol.
Metabolism: changes in reduction and hydrolysis
Excretion: Glomerular; tubular; reabsorption
Info to collect for calc glomerular filtration
physical exam: edema, ascites, dehydration

height; weight; sex; age; SCr
GFR eq? CrCl
24hr urine collection

CrCl = 140 - age (IBW) / 72SCr

* 0.85 for females

IBW:
female: 45.5kg + 2.3/#inch
male: 50kg + 2.3/#inch
What is extracorporeal removal?
Dialysis 3 types:
Hemodia.
Peritoneal dia.
continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
Factors that alter drug excretion
MW; lipid solubility; protein binding; dialysis membrane
Ref for Renal failure/Dz
Drug Prescribing in Renal Failure aka BENNETT book
what is the function of liver?

factors that influence function?
metabolism of meds and formation of active/inactive metabolites

liver blood flow; activity of metabolizing enzymes; protein binding
Changes in liver blood flow due to?
1. acute blood loss
2. cirrhosis/history of alcoholism

Decr liver blood flow may:
- incr systemic bioavail
- incr ADR/toxicity
Metabolizing enzymes
CYP450
isoenzymes: 3A4; 2C19; 2D6

glucuronidation; oxidation; conjugation
imp of Protein binding
det. distribution of meds

changes in binding may affect efficacy; toxicity;

ie. oral chemo agents; phenytoin
Lab parameters for liver function
Hepatocytes: AST/ALT

Cholestasis: Bilirubin/direct bili

changes in synthetic func: Albumin; PT/INR