CAOP Drug Information and Literature Evaluation

Question 1

Which type of drug information resource is considered a tertiary source?

Accepted Answer

Textbook such as Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach

Answer

Tertiary sources are comprehensive compiled references such as textbooks that synthesize information from primary and secondary sources.

Question 2

When evaluating a drug information request, which step should be performed FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Clarify background information from the requestor

Answer

Obtaining background information about the patient and the specific context of the question is the essential first step before any literature search.

Question 3

A pharmacist reviews a study reporting an odds ratio of 1.0 for a drug-induced event. How should this be interpreted?

Accepted Answer

There is no association between the drug and the event

Answer

An odds ratio of 1.0 indicates no difference in odds between exposed and unexposed groups, meaning no association exists.

Question 4

Which study design provides the highest level of evidence for evaluating drug efficacy?

Accepted Answer

Randomized controlled trial

Answer

Randomized controlled trials are at the top of the evidence hierarchy for evaluating causality and drug efficacy due to their controlled, unbiased design.

Question 5

What does a 95% confidence interval that crosses 1.0 for a relative risk indicate?

Accepted Answer

The result is not statistically significant

Answer

A confidence interval crossing 1.0 for a relative risk means the null hypothesis (no effect) cannot be excluded, indicating a non-significant result.

CAOP - Competency Assessment of Overseas Pharmacist Practice Test

CAOP - Competency Assessment of Overseas Pharmacist Practice Test

CAOP Drug Information and Literature Evaluation