Information Literacy/Drug Information

Question 1

Definition of information literacy

Answer 1

The ability to: know when info is needed, find info, evaluate info, process info, and use info to make appropriate decisions

Question 2

Definition of Drug information

Answer 2

information related to medications

Question 3

CARS checklist for research source evaluation

Answer 3

Credibility
Accuracy
Reasonableness
Support

Question 4

What does Limited Health Literacy mean?

Answer 4

Most patients are unable to read information above a ninth grade level; experts suggest taking a universal precaution approach and simplify info given to patient to below a 6th grade level