Use these information tools to find answers to questions about drugs (dosages, toxicology, identification, IV compatibility). UpToDate and FirstConsult also provide information about diagnosis and treatment of common diseases.

Drug & Disease Resources


 
Database Name Full Text Remote Access Help
MICROMEDEX
Contains extensive information on drugs, including dosing, toxicology, IV compatibility, reproductive risk, and interactions.
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Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guide
Provides information on drugs commonly encountered by nurses, as well as drugs whose use commonly requires significant nursing intervention.
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UpToDate
Contains topic reviews on common clinical questions, with special emphasis on family practice, internal medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology. Note: UpToDate is not available via Remote Access due to licensing restrictions.
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FIRSTConsult
FIRSTConsult provides evidence-based information on differential diagnoses, as well as evaluation and management of medical conditions, for primary health care providers.
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