Easy Search Queries
The Easy Search queris are slightly different depending on which type you want to perform.
This page allows you to easily query the appropriate dosage information based on the patient and dose particulars entered for a selected drug. The results of this query allow the user to ensure the amount being prescribed is an acceptable amount.
Dose Range Query
To begin a Dose Range Easy Search
- From the Select Search Type drop-down list, select 'Dose Range.'
- Enter a partial string or whole drug name into the 'Drug' field. Note that you can enter multiple partial strings, and the system returns drugs that match on both strings -- the order of the strings and case are ignored.
- Click the Search button. The system returns all drugs that contain the partial string/whole drug name entered.
- Select the appropriate drug from the Search Results list. Note that if the drug does not have a defined dose route and/or a defined dose unit, the query cannot be performed.

- In the Selected Drug section, select the Dose Type and Dose Route. The available selections will be limited to those appropriate for the selected drug; in some cases, the default values may be the only options available.

- The Demographic Information section will automatically be populated with standard values. If more appropriate patient information is available, the default values can be replaced. Factors included are:
- Age (years)
- Weight (kg or lbs)
- Height (cm or in)

In the Dosing Information section, enter information about the proposed dose. Factors include:
- Single Dose
- Dose Unit
- Dose Rate Unit
- Frequency

Drug-Drug Interaction Query
This page allows the user to easily query for any Drug-Drug Interactions (and associated Professional Monographs) that may exist within PECS for 2 to 10 drugs that are selected by the user. This page also allows the user to search for Duplicate Therapy information for any drug they select.
To begin a Drug-Drug Interaction Easy Search Query
- From the Select Search Type drop-down list, select 'Drug-Drug Interaction with Professional Monograph and/or Duplicate Therapy.' After selecting this value, the system will then display the 'Select Information Type', 'Search and Select Drugs', 'Search Results' and 'Drugs to Check' panels.

From the Select Information Type panel, select either the Drug-Drug Interaction with Professional Monograph checkbox or the Duplicate Therapy checkbox, or both checkboxes. If you select the Drug-Drug Interaction with Professional Monograph checkbox, the system will display two options: Display Severity Levels 1 (contraindicated) and 2 (severe) and Display All Severity Levels. You must select one of these options.

- Enter a partial string or whole drug name into the Drug field and click Search. Items that match the search string will be displayed in the Search Results box.
- Select a drug from the Search Results window and click Add to Drugs to Check.The selected drug will appear in the Drugs to Check box.

- If necessary, repeat the Search/Select process to add more drugs to the check. For Drug-Drug Interaction queries, you must select at least two drugs. For Duplicate Therapy, you can select multiple drugs to find duplicate therapies; you can also select a single drug to display the associated Therapeutic Class.
- When all drugs have been added, click Submit. The query results will appear on a results page.