Problem: Select a medication that is currently being advertised. Compare and contrast the information provided in at least 2 different media sources and then with a drug resource. Use the following questions.
Q1. What is the name of the medication?
Q2. Where did you see the ad? (TV - what time; magazine - who is the main reader, internet - what site etc).
Q3. What is the medication for?
Q4. What side effects are listed or explained?
Q5. Any interactions that they address?
Q6. Compare the above information with what is listed in a drug book, online resource or the PDR and discuss any differences.
Was the ad truthful?