Media Link Applications

Nursing Directories for Drug Information

There are a number of general sources from which the student may obtain information about drugs. The following directories may be particularly useful:

This activity contains 3 questions.

	From Test Tube To Patient: New Drug Development in the United States: http://www.fda.gov/fdac/special/testtubetopatient/default.htm   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	This section enables you to find information about more than 10,000 prescription and over-the-counter medications, including common uses of a drug, the proper ways to use the medicine, possible side effects, and other helpful information: http://www.healthtouch.com/level1/p_dri.htm   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Infomed Drug Guide: A list of the 100 most frequently used drugs: http://www.infomed.org/100drugs Pharmweb: Extensive information for the patient and consumer: http://www.pharmweb.net   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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