| Type | Example: | Resources to consider: |
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Focused Clinical Question |
In a toddler with croup, do glucocorticoids reduce symptoms? |
Embase (Top Menu Search dropdown, choose "PICO") |
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General Question |
What are the symptoms of menopause? I have a new patient with lupus and I need to learn about it. |
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Calculator, Rule, Table, Lab Result, Procedure or Test Question |
What is the dosing conversion for lorazepam and diazepam? |
Lexi-Comp Online (for drugs) |
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Preventive Guidelines Question |
What is the current guideline for management of type 2 diabetes in adults? What are the recommended screening guidelines for your new patient? |
PubMed (use article type filter to limit to "practice guidelines") |
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Drug Related Question |
Are the two IV infusion drugs, cefazolin and acetaminophen compatible at the Y-site? |
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Patient Information Question |
Where can I find some nutrition information for my newly-diagnosed patient with diabetes? |
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Skin Rash Related Question |
Does this patient have rosacea? |
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Travel Related Question |
What are the most important elements of a medical history in an ill returned traveler? |
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Immunization Question |
What is the appropriate anatomic site and needle length for intramuscular and subcutaneous vaccine injection by age and weight? |
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