Chapter 13: Promoting Medication Adherence Interventions Quiz

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What can result in considerable confusion for patients when new medications within a class are substituted?

Same side effect profile

Different dosing schedules (correct)

Identical interactions with other chronic medications

Similar appearance

How can the clinician promote adherence according to the text?

Encourage non-adherence

Identify factors contributing to poor adherence (correct)

Discourage patient partnership

Ignore patient confusion

What is critical to ensuring adherence in the patient-clinician relationship?

Effective communication (correct)

Lack of rapport

Miscommunication

Ignoring patient concerns

How does clear communication of health recommendations impact the patient?

Minimizes patient confusion Signup and view all the answers

What type of environment enhances the likelihood of eliciting factors impeding adherence from patients?

Environment encouraging bidirectional communication Signup and view all the answers

What role can the clinician play in relation to poor adherence?

Identifying factors contributing to poor adherence Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key strategies mentioned to promote medication adherence?

Identifying barriers to adherence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of asking Mr. Cruise to bring all his pill bottles?

To properly discard outdated medications Signup and view all the answers

Why does the physician arrange for Mr. Cruise to see a social worker?

To identify services that may help with his financial crisis Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a barrier to medication adherence in the text?

Pharmacist factors Signup and view all the answers

What type of symptoms does the physician discuss with Mr. Cruise?

Depressive symptoms Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what should interventions to promote adherence be tailored to?

The patient's needs Signup and view all the answers

What is a strategy that has been consistently effective in promoting adherence in chronic conditions?

Using simplified treatment regimens Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to collaborate with a pharmacist for medication management?

Pharmacists can help ensure correct medication regimens and address concerns Signup and view all the answers

What should be done during follow-up visits according to the text?

Address side effects and dosing schedules Signup and view all the answers

How can collaborative planning with clinicians help enhance adherence?

By developing dosing schedules that fit the patient's daily routine Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to review medications regularly according to the text?

To identify medications that are not working or needed Signup and view all the answers

In what way can reduced numbers of medications help promote adherence?

By reducing the pill burden on the patient Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for clinicians to assess how patients learn best?

To reinforce key concepts using print and pictorial materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of readdressing education efforts at regular intervals?

To solidify the patient’s comprehension of important concepts and instructions Signup and view all the answers

Who is particularly well suited to conduct medication review visits?

Pharmacists Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to review medications not only at the initiation of a new regimen?

To increase adherence and reduce adverse events Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of health educators in patient education?

Describing disease processes and proper use of medications Signup and view all the answers

How can educational interventions be reinforced for patients with chronic illnesses?

By combining print, pictorial materials, or other media based on patient learning methods Signup and view all the answers

What type of study was conducted by Zermansky et al. in the BMJ 2001 article?

Randomised controlled trial Signup and view all the answers

In which journal was the article 'Doctor-patient communication: A review of the literature' published?

Social Science & Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the article by Stone et al. regarding HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy?

Adherence to therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic discussed in the book chapter by Sharon L. Youmans and Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo?

Patient adherence to medication Signup and view all the answers

'Closing the loop' refers to improving communication with diabetic patients having what characteristic?

Low health literacy Signup and view all the answers

Which article discusses the relative importance of various attributes of HAART regimens for predicting adherence in patients?

'Perspectives on adherence and simplicity for HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy' Signup and view all the answers