Record the numbers of all entries which are relevant (30879, 19582, 19205, and 32547).
Next, go to the Biosystematic Index and find Hominidae. Choose the subject heading
which best describes the topic of your search. For this search, Respiratory System Phar-
macology is the most appropriate, since prednisone is a drug used to treat respiratory
ailments. Following is an excerpt from the Biosystematic Index:
Primates
Hominidae
Respiratory Pharmacology
19580
19581
19582
19583
19584
19585
20885
32877
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Sample Search
The following search illustrates how indexes in BA and BA/RRM can be used individually,
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 limiting term and search the Subject Index. Use
words to the left and right of prednisone to find relevant references. Record the refer-
ence numbers of relevant entries. Following is an excerpt from the Subject Index:
SUBJECT CONTEXT
KEYWORD
REF NO.
HOSPHAMIDE VINCRISTINE
PREDNISONE ADRIAMYCIN ANTINEOPLAST
30879
ITERATURE REVIEW HUMAN
ANTIASTHMATIC-DRUG ANTII
19582
ANTIINFLAMMATORY-DRUG
ANTIINFLAMMATORY-DRUG S
19205
DOXORUBICIN VINCRISTINE
ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT/ IM
32547
ONE ANTINEOPLASTIC-DRUG
HORMONE-DRUG BLEOMYCIN
32787
CIN ANTINEOPLASTIC-DRUG
HORMONE-DRUG CYTOXIN A
31759
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