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Pharmacology

Below are suggested resources to use when researching a Pharmacology topic. For research strategies and techniques, visit the resources linked from the menu at the left.

Getting Started | Finding Articles | Getting Fulltext | Demographics | Web Resources

 

Getting Started

Before jumping in and looking for research, it is a good idea to have a refined topic and to know a little about it. Start with broad resources like encyclopedias, bibliographies, and handbooks to start to get a sense of what is available on your topic in the universe of information.

Drug Facts and Comparisons, 2004.
RM301.12 .D78 2003

Drug Therapy in Nursing.
RM125 .N83 2006

Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health.
Ref RT21 .G353

Goodman & Gilman’s the pharmacological basis of therapeutics.
RM300.G644 2001

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine.
Ref RC 46 .H333 (also online)

Health Case State Rankings.
Ref RA 407.3 .H42

How drugs work: basic pharmacology for healthcare professionals.
RM300 .M33 2003.

Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy .
Ref RC 55 .M4 (also online)

Mosby's Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary.
Ref R 121 .M89

Mosby's Pharmacology in Nursing
 RM301 .M39 2001

Pathophysiology: concepts of Altered States.
RB113.P67 2002

PDR Nurse's Drug Handbook.
Ref RM125 .P47 2005

Pharmacologic basis of nursing practice.
RC300 .F72 2000.

Pharmacological aspects of nursing care [electronic resource]
RM300 .R43 2001eb.

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process.
RM301 .L466 2005.

Pharmacology for Nursing Practice.
RM301 .G88 2003

Pharmacotherapeutics: Clinical Decision Making in Nursing.
RM262.P467 1999.

Pharmacotherapeutics: a Nursing Process Approach.
RM262 .M373 1998

Stat!Ref: [computer file] An electronic medical library that cross-searches more than 30 medical resources.

The textbook of pharmaceutical medicine. [electronic resource]
RM301.25 .T49 2002eb.

Toxicology and clinical pharmacology of herbal products [electronic resource]
RA1250 .T68 2000eb.

Trounce's Clinical Pharmacology for Nurses.
RM301.28 .T76 2004

Understanding pharmacology: a physiologic approach.
RM300 .G717 2000.

Finding Articles

Search the following indexes to find articles on the topic of Pharmacology. See individual Resources by Subject guides for more specific indexes covering topics within the broader field of Pharmacology.

Getting Fulltext

Because not all indexes are fulltext--or 100% fulltext--you may have to elsewhere to find an article for which you have a citation. Consult the resources below to find out how to get access to the articles you need.

Demographics and Statistics

Statistics and demographics are important to many research projects, but they can be hard to find. Try some of the resources below when looking for statistics. If you still cannot find what you need, contact a librarian.

Statistical Abstract of the United States
HA202 .U5 and http://www.census.gov/prod/www/statistical-abstract-us.html

Finding information on Specific Research Topics

For more information on more specific topics within the discipline of Pharmacology, contact a librarian.

Web Resources

Antibiotic Guide
http://hopkins-abxguide.org/

" This site is designed for primary care providers and other non-infectious disease specialists as a tool that can be used at the point of care to assist in prescribing antibiotics. It should also be useful for the infectious diseases expert seeking more in depth material." Search, or browse by diagnosis, pathogen, or antibiotic.

Health Information: Office of Dietary Supplements
http://ods.od.nih.gov/health_information/health_information.aspx

The Office of Dietary Supplements is part of the National Institute of Health. This page includes links to information about dietary supplements. Topics include: Background about Claims and Labeling, Informed Decision-Making, Consumer Safety, and Nutrient Recommendation Reports & Tables (DRIs & RDAs).

HerbMed
http://www.herbmed.org/

HerbMed is an interactive, electronic herbal database available for professionals, researchers, and the general public, providing links to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health. Search for information or browse through an alphabetical list of herbs.

Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/

" Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long." This site offers information on mental health disorders, psychoactive medications, diagnosis, and research.

The Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition
http://www.merckhomeedition.com/

" Merck & Co., Inc.'s online version of the home edition of their celebrated medical reference text. Based on The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, the home edition is a new publication from Merck geared for the layperson but still containing searchable 'information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.'" The manual can be accessed via an "interactive" version with video, audio and other multimedia features, or via a plain-text version.

RxList
http://www.rxlist.com/

Searchable database for converting generic drug names to trade names and vice versa.

RXmed
http://www.rxmed.com/

A "peer-reviewed resource for primary care physicians." Includes patient handouts for over 400 illnesses and a pharmaceutical index.

SafeMedication.com
http://www.SafeMedication.com/

A searchable database of information on 650 drugs, with information on how to take medicines, potential side effects, storage recommendations, and precautions, discussed in easy-to-understand language. "Information here is designed to supplement the information provided by your physician and the pharmacist who dispenses your prescriptions." The site also has info on several health and prescription related issues, such as vaccines, antibiotics, and medication errors.

The Vaccine Page
http://vaccines.com/
Annotated directory of Internet resources relating to vaccination. Includes separate sections for parents (laypersons), practitioners, and researchers.

Virtual Drugstore
http://www.virtualdrugstore.com/

" Virtual Drugstore is your source for cutting-edge information on the latest prescription drugs available. Prepared on-site at a pharmacy by pharmacists who have worked in conjunction with investigators in their field, Virtual Drugstore is your one-stop Reference Guide to pharmaceuticals, the newest research and the latest reports. Information provided includes the drug's use, how the drug works, its side effects and interactions and instructions on how best to use it. References to research articles are listed to provide you with more information and maybe even an indication as to the drug's effectiveness. There is no such thing as too much information when it comes to drugs! Our database is constantly being updated as new drugs are made available."

Page updated: April 24, 2007

 

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