Wednesday September 8, 1999 - Question 5

Dr. Smith calls your center for information about an investigational medication that a patient of his was given by a friend.  The name of the medication was listed on the bottle.  Within several hours of taking the medication the patient developed urticaria.  Which of the following references may be helpful in finding out what the medication is?

A. PDR®

B. Pharmacotherapy by Dipiro

C. USP Dictionary®

D. Lexicomp’s Drug Information Handbook®

E. AHFS (American Society of Hospital Pharmacists Formulary Service) ®
 

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