Medication Errors and Patient Communication

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What could be a reason for a patient not to initiate prescribed therapy?

Lack of access to the pharmacy

Economic constraints (correct)

Fear of medication side effects

Lack of trust in the health care provider

Why do patients sometimes misuse their medication?

They have a lack of knowledge about the drug

They do not understand the treatment plan (correct)

They are not motivated to take the medication

They intentionally want to harm themselves

What is a possible consequence of a patient not fully understanding their treatment plan?

The patient will unintentionally deviate from the regimen (correct)

The patient will overmedicate

The patient will not fill the prescription

The patient will not trust the health care provider

What can influence a patient's actions in modifying the prescribed treatment regimen?

How well the treatment plan is communicated Signup and view all the answers

Why do patients sometimes fail to claim their prescriptions?

The prescription is too expensive Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for patients to follow their treatment plans correctly?

A mutually understood treatment plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of pharmacists besides providing medication efficiently and safely?

Enhancing patient adherence and wise use of medication Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element of patient-centered care in pharmacy practice?

Open exchange of information with patients Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for pharmacists to develop in order to provide effective patient care?

Trust relationships with patients Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of medication-related errors in medical care?

Growing concern and cost to society Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of involving patients in the decision-making process regarding treatment?

To reach therapeutic goals endorsed by patients and healthcare providers Signup and view all the answers

Why is effective communication crucial in pharmacy practice?

To meet patient care responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the medication error, according to the ISMP (2004)?

Minimal communication between pharmacist and patient Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of patients experienced symptoms they attributed to a new prescription, according to the study by Weingart and associates (2005)?

27% Signup and view all the answers

Why do patients often fail to report symptoms, according to the authors of the study by Weingart and associates (2005)?

Dismissal of the seriousness of side effects or not wanting to be seen as complaining Signup and view all the answers

What is the evolving role of pharmacists in ensuring patient care?

Switching from a medication-centered to a patient-centered practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not reporting symptoms, according to the study by Weingart and associates (2005)?

One in five resulted in an adverse drug event that could have been prevented or made less severe Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of pharmacists in their evolving role?

Ensuring patients avoid adverse effects of medications and reach desired outcomes from their therapies Signup and view all the answers

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