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he following search illustrates how indexes in BA and BA/RRM can be used individ-
ually, or in combination, to solve complex research questions.
Find information about studies on the adverse effects of prednisone in humans.
Pose the Question
What information is available on the adverse effects of prednisone in humans?
Identify the Main Subjects
A.
Prednisone
B.
Adverse effects
C.
Humans
Look up the Terms in the Appropriate Index(es)
The terms prednisone and adverse effects are subject terms. Therefore, they should
be searched in the Subject Index.
Start with prednisone, since it is the term most likely to contain the least number of
references (limiting term) and search the Subject Index. Check keywords for "adverse
effects," "side effects," and other synonyms. The Subject Index gives the following
information under prednisone. Relevant key terms have been highlighted.
Topics should first be
considered individually and
then combined to form a
comprehensive strategy.
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Key term
Context Terms
Ref. No.
prednisone
antiinflammatory-drug/Infection............................................................... 5202D
Pediatrics/Gastroenterology.......................................................................... 2773
androgen-drug/Clinical Endocrinology/Hematology ................................. 736D
antineoplastic-drug/Hematology/Pharmacology ...................................... 1315D
Oncology/Pharmacology.....................................................................
3697D
Pharmacology/Oncology..................................................................... 1483D
adverse drug events
Psychiatry ............................................................................................... 2573
adverse drug reactions
Oncology/Pharmacology...................................................................
3697D3
adverse effects
Pediatrics/Gastroenterology .................................................................. 2773
Cardiovascular Medicine/Pharmacology................................................. 864
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