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DRUG CHOICE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- substance used
1, record 1, English, substance%20used
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- drug of choice 1, record 1, English, drug%20of%20choice
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drug of choice : Referring to an individual' s "drug of choice" minimizes the potential seriousness of their substance use and related harms and implies that substance use merely reflects personal choice. When applied to an individual(e. g., "what's your drug of choice?") the term also suggests that some level/form substance use is assumed. In a clinical context, it is better to ask individuals if they use any substances and, if so, which substances. 1, record 1, English, - substance%20used
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- substance psychoactive utilisée
1, record 1, French, substance%20psychoactive%20utilis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- substance utilisée 2, record 1, French, substance%20utilis%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- drogue préférée 3, record 1, French, drogue%20pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
see observation, feminine noun
- drogue de choix 2, record 1, French, drogue%20de%20choix
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drogue de choix; drogue préférée : En faisant référence aux «drogues [...] de choix» des personnes, on minimise la gravité potentielle de leur consommation de substances et des méfaits associés, de même qu'on suggère que la consommation de substances est essentiellement le reflet d'un choix personnel. Quand on l'emploie auprès d'une personne (p. ex., «Quelle est votre drogue de choix [...]?»), on indique que l'on présume d'un certain niveau ou d'une certaine forme de consommation de substances de sa part. Dans un contexte clinique, il vaut mieux demander aux personnes si elles utilisent des substances et, si oui, lesquelles. 2, record 1, French, - substance%20psychoactive%20utilis%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
substance utilisée : La désignation «substance» n'a pas en français le sens de «substance psychoactive». Par contre, il est parfois indiqué de l'utiliser dans ce sens, notamment lorsqu'on fait référence à certaines classifications. 4, record 1, French, - substance%20psychoactive%20utilis%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bioengineering
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- antimicrobial susceptibility testing
1, record 2, English, antimicrobial%20susceptibility%20testing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AST 2, record 2, English, AST
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The goal of antimicrobial susceptibility testing is to predict the in vivo success or failure of antibiotic therapy. Tests are performed in vitro, and measure the growth response of an isolated organism to a particular drug or drugs. The tests are performed under standardized conditions so that the results are reproducible. The test results should be used to guide antibiotic choice. The results of antimicrobial susceptibility testing should be combined with clinical information and experience when selecting the most appropriate antibiotic for your patient. 3, record 2, English, - antimicrobial%20susceptibility%20testing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The emergence and dissemination of resistance has made it imperative for laboratories to use in vitro tests that can detect resistance. The concept of antimicrobial resistance testing (ART) should replace antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). ART requires flexibility in testing systems and current AST methods are often handicapped. This is due to an over emphasis on standardization, not accounting for the diversity and complexity of resistance mechanisms. 2, record 2, English, - antimicrobial%20susceptibility%20testing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Technique biologique
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- test de sensibilité aux antimicrobiens
1, record 2, French, test%20de%20sensibilit%C3%A9%20aux%20antimicrobiens
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- épreuve de sensibilité aux antimicrobiens 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20sensibilit%C3%A9%20aux%20antimicrobiens
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test de laboratoire permettant de déterminer le degré de sensibilité d'un micro-organisme donné à un agent antimicrobien donné. 3, record 2, French, - test%20de%20sensibilit%C3%A9%20aux%20antimicrobiens
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les résultats des tests de sensibilité aux antimicrobiens sont notamment utilisés pour prédire l'efficacité d'une antibiothérapie. 3, record 2, French, - test%20de%20sensibilit%C3%A9%20aux%20antimicrobiens
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-11-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Alcohol, Drugs and Personal Choice Program : An Alcohol and Drug Education Program for Federal Offenders-Implementation Guidelines and Operational Instructions 1, record 3, English, Alcohol%2C%20Drugs%20and%20Personal%20Choice%20Program%20%3A%20An%20Alcohol%20and%20Drug%20Education%20Program%20for%20Federal%20Offenders%2DImplementation%20Guidelines%20and%20Operational%20Instructions
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- L'alcool, les drogues et les choix personnels - Programme d'éducation sur l'alcool et la Drogue à l'intention des délinquants sous responsabilité fédérale - Lignes directrices sur la mise en œuvre et directives opérationnelles 1, record 3, French, L%27alcool%2C%20les%20drogues%20et%20les%20choix%20personnels%20%2D%20Programme%20d%27%C3%A9ducation%20sur%20l%27alcool%20et%20la%20Drogue%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20d%C3%A9linquants%20sous%20responsabilit%C3%A9%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale%20%2D%20Lignes%20directrices%20sur%20la%20mise%20en%20%26oelig%3Buvre%20et%20directives%20op%C3%A9rationnelles
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-04-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- drug of choice
1, record 4, English, drug%20of%20choice
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- médicament d'élection
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9dicament%20d%27%C3%A9lection
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- médicament de choix 2, record 4, French, m%C3%A9dicament%20de%20choix
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- medicamento de elección
1, record 4, Spanish, medicamento%20de%20elecci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-04-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Drug, Alcohol and Personal Choice Program 1, record 5, English, Drug%2C%20Alcohol%20and%20Personal%20Choice%20Program
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Drug, Alcohol and Personal Choice Programme
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- L'alcool, les drogues et les choix personnels 1, record 5, French, L%27alcool%2C%20les%20drogues%20et%20les%20choix%20personnels
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nouveau programme. 1, record 5, French, - L%27alcool%2C%20les%20drogues%20et%20les%20choix%20personnels
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-07-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Physics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- multiple ion monitoring of mass spectra 1, record 6, English, multiple%20ion%20monitoring%20of%20mass%20spectra
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If single or multiple ion monitoring of mass spectra is used in drug identification or quantification, indicate the ions chosen and the rationale for the choice. 1, record 6, English, - multiple%20ion%20monitoring%20of%20mass%20spectra
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- spectre de masse à contrôle d'ions multiples
1, record 6, French, spectre%20de%20masse%20%C3%A0%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27ions%20multiples
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-07-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- single monitoring of mass spectra 1, record 7, English, single%20monitoring%20of%20mass%20spectra
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If single or multiple ion monitoring of mass spectra is used in drug identification or quantification, indicate the ions chosen and the rationale for the choice. 1, record 7, English, - single%20monitoring%20of%20mass%20spectra
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- spectre de masse à contrôle d'ions uniques
1, record 7, French, spectre%20de%20masse%20%C3%A0%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27ions%20uniques
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-08-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- anti-aggressive drug
1, record 8, English, anti%2Daggressive%20drug
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Behavioural examinations of the anti-aggressive drug fluprozine. Various methods are available for the treatment of aggression, sexual aggression and auto-aggression. There can unfortunately be no talk of an actual anti-aggressive drug, so that the choice of individual and combined medication will depend on the nosological classification of the underlying illness... Information found in PASCAL Database. 1, record 8, English, - anti%2Daggressive%20drug
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- médicament anti-agressif
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9dicament%20anti%2Dagressif
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- médicament contre l'agressivité 2, record 8, French, m%C3%A9dicament%20contre%20l%27agressivit%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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