Frequently Asked Questions
| I can't find the medication asked for in the question. |
- Read the question very carefully.
- Make sure that you are searching in the same field in as the one asked in the question.
- Make sure you have turned off any unneeded filters.
- Read the question carefully to make sure you know whether you are searching for or should be looking at the Generic Name or a Trade Name.
- Make sure you understand Dosage For abbreviations.
Tab Tablet
Sol Solution
Syr Syrup
Elx Elixir
Cap Capsule
Inj Injectable
- A Use or Class is usually singular e.g. Antiangina not Antianginas.
- When using a Find search sometimes you need to click Find Again to jump to the next match.
- Remember that HCl is common in drug names and that it is H-C-L not H-C-I.
- Make sure your search term is not too specific.
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| I am typing in the correct answer but it says Try Again. |
- Read the question very carefully.
- Make sure that you are looking at the same field in Medication Information as that which is asked for in the question.
- Make sure that you are copying the information in the PDA exactly into answer box.
- Read the question carefully to make sure you know whether you are searching for or should be looking at the Generic Name or a Trade Name.
- Make sure that you click the Note icon if you cannot find the needed information in a field.
- Make sure you understand Dosage For abbreviations.
Tab Tablet
Sol Solution
Syr Syrup
Elx Elixir
Cap Capsule
Inj Injectable
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| I don't see the information in the Medication Information. |
- Read the question very carefully.
- Make sure that you are looking at the same field in Medication Information as that which is asked for in the question.
- Make sure that you scroll down or up if the field/information is not visible.
- Read the question carefully to make sure you know whether you are searching for or should be looking at the Generic Name or a Trade Name.
- Make sure that you click the Note icon if you cannot find the needed information in a field.
- Make sure you understand Dosage For abbreviations.
Tab Tablet
Sol Solution
Syr Syrup
Elx Elixir
Cap Capsule
Inj Injectable
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| I can't do a search. |
- Make sure you are in the main screen of the database i.e. the medication list.
- If you are in Medication Information press OK or Cancel to return to the medication list.
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| When I open the database I am in Medication Information. |
- If you are in Medication Information press OK or Cancel to return to the medication list.
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| There are too many medications in the results list. |
- Read the question very carefully.
- Make sure that you are searching in the same field in as the one asked in the question.
- Read the question carefully to make sure you know whether you are searching for or should be looking at the Generic Name or a Trade Name.
- Make sure you understand Dosage For abbreviations.
Tab Tablet
Sol Solution
Syr Syrup
Elx Elixir
Cap Capsule
Inj Injectable
- It is sometimes easier to use more than one filter.
- It is sometimes easier to use a filter and Find search.
- Make sure your search term is not too broad.
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