Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice Semester 1 Quiz

What is the primary goal for pharmacists in patient-centered care?

To focus on practitioner-centered prescriptions
To make autonomous decisions for patients
To reach intended treatment outcomes (correct)
To ensure patients comply with treatment

What is a key characteristic of patient-centered care according to the text?

Building a 'therapeutic alliance' with patients (correct)
Ignoring the social and psychological aspects of a patient's illness
Focusing solely on biomedical factors
Requiring patients to comply with all treatment decisions

Why are practitioner-centered prescriptions considered less effective in patient-centered care?

They encourage patients to make autonomous treatment decisions
They enhance patient involvement in the treatment process
They focus on decisions made by physicians but not patients (correct)
They prioritize social and psychological factors over biomedical ones

What percentage of resources does chronic disease care consume according to the text?

75% (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it challenging to evaluate treatment outcomes when patients alter treatment regimens without consulting healthcare providers?

Because altering regimens affects the assessment of outcomes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean that patients have control over the treatment implementation?

Patients have the final say in how their treatment plans are executed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the lecture on 'Patient-Centered Communication in Pharmacy Practice'?

Emphasizing the pharmacist's responsibility in communication with patients (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason Anita Olivier hopes to expand the communication skills course from optional to essential?

To better prepare pharmacy students for the national electronic prescribing option in the future (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 'Lecture 1: Patient-Centered Communication in Pharmacy Practice'?

Providing an overview of the communication skills required for pharmacists (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many laboratory sessions are included in the communication skills course for pharmacy students?

5 sessions per semester (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of pharmacy students expected to take the communication skills course in the first year?

240 students (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'Lecture 1: Patient-Centered Communication in Pharmacy Practice'?

To provide an overview of the communication skills required for pharmacists (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of establishing 'patient centered care'?

The patient's role in the medication use process (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why might a patient not take action to treat a condition according to the text?

The patient lacks the means to initiate treatment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should pharmacists encourage patients to do regarding their experience with therapy?

Share their experience, ask questions, and discuss any misunderstandings (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for patients to share their experience with therapy according to the text?

To address any misunderstandings or problems related to therapy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible reason a patient might not reveal key information to a pharmacist?

They lack trust in the healthcare provider (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of decisions may patients make regarding therapy without involving healthcare providers?

Decisions based solely on personal judgment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary basis for professional assessment of a patient's condition?

Patient report and physiological measures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of communication between healthcare professionals and patients?

To make the patients understand the disease and treatment goals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What factor can significantly impact the decisions made by both patients and healthcare professionals?

The quality of the patient-professional relationship (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered critical in maximizing patient outcomes?

Using patient-centered communication skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of Mr. Rowe, the 65-year-old patient with osteoarthritis?

Managing his pain without taking prescription drugs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the medication use process, according to the summary?

The patient (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key element in the process of reducing medication errors and improving the use of medications?

Patients-Centered Care (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the 36-year-old man who was prescribed a Fentanyl patch die?

He was not informed that heat could make the patch unsafe and slept with a heating pad. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the patient who was prescribed Normodyne for HTN but was dispensed Norpramin?

She experienced numerous side effects, including blurred vision and tremors. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the pharmacist resolve the issue with the 83-year-old patient who was given SR-diltiazem capsules for HTN?

The pharmacist changed the medication to immediate-release diltiazem tablets, which were easier for the patient to swallow. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the pharmacist's increasing responsibility in avoiding side effects and achieving desired treatment outcomes?

The role of the pharmacist is changing from 'medication-centered' to 'patient-centered care'. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the pharmacist's shift towards 'patient-centered care'?

To help patients reach their therapeutic goals. (A) Signup and view all the answers