PDR stands for?

PDR stands for?

• A. Pharmacist's desk reference
• B. Patient drug reference
• C. Physician's drug resource
• D. Physician's desk reference

Answer: (D)

PDR stands for Physician's Desk Reference. This well-known drug reference book is designed for quick, authoritative lookups by clinicians, covering drug names, indications, dosing, contraindications, adverse effects, and interactions. The “Desk Reference” part emphasizes its use as a ready-for-use guide at the physician’s workplace. The other phrasings don’t match the established title of the publication, which is why this choice is the correct one. Modern formats exist digitally, but the familiar name remains Physician's Desk Reference.

PDR stands for Physician's Desk Reference. This well-known drug reference book is designed for quick, authoritative lookups by clinicians, covering drug names, indications, dosing, contraindications, adverse effects, and interactions. The “Desk Reference” part emphasizes its use as a ready-for-use guide at the physician’s workplace. The other phrasings don’t match the established title of the publication, which is why this choice is the correct one. Modern formats exist digitally, but the familiar name remains Physician's Desk Reference.