Question 1

All of the following statements are benefits of using open-ended questioning in medical interviewing except:

Accepted Answer

A) Open-ended questions save time. 
B) Open-ended questions encourage patients to share information. 
C) Open-ended questions add detail to the history. 
D) Open-ended questions improve patient satisfaction and adherence to the medication regimen. 
A) Open-ended questions save time. 
B) Open-ended questions encourage patients to share information. 
C) Open-ended questions add detail to the history. 
D) Open-ended questions improve patient satisfaction and adherence to the medication regimen. A

Question 2

Certain racial and ethnic groups have higher rates of particular diseases.Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Cardiovascular disease is lower in African-American populations. 
B) Diabetes is lower in Hispanic-American populations. 
C) Cardiovascular disease is highest in Caucasian populations. 
D) Diabetes is highest in American-Indian and Hispanic-American populations. 
A) Cardiovascular disease is lower in African-American populations. 
B) Diabetes is lower in Hispanic-American populations. 
C) Cardiovascular disease is highest in Caucasian populations. 
D) Diabetes is highest in American-Indian and Hispanic-American populations. D

Question 3

Which option is an example of an open-ended question?

Accepted Answer

A) "Can I help you?" 
B) "How may I be of help to you?" 
C) "You know the side effects,right?" 
D) "Do you understand what I just said?" 
A) "Can I help you?" 
B) "How may I be of help to you?" 
C) "You know the side effects,right?" 
D) "Do you understand what I just said?" B

Question 4

Which drug has a long half-life,with prolonged risk for drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

A) fluoxetine (Prozac) 
B) amoxicillin 
C) clonidine 
D) captopril (Capoten) 
A) fluoxetine (Prozac) 
B) amoxicillin 
C) clonidine 
D) captopril (Capoten)

Question 5

Which method can assist patients with the affordability of medications?

Accepted Answer

A) Consider nonmedical treatments such as lifestyle changes. 
B) Prescribe OTC medications only. 
C) Advise patients to share their medications with a spouse. 
D) Advise patients to take meications only on an "as needed" basis. 
A) Consider nonmedical treatments such as lifestyle changes. 
B) Prescribe OTC medications only. 
C) Advise patients to share their medications with a spouse. 
D) Advise patients to take meications only on an "as needed" basis.

Question 6

Which technique is an effective method for building trust between a patient and clinician?

Accepted Answer

A) Using close questions 
B) Using active listening and empathic responses 
C) Using medical jargon 
D) Continuously interrupting the patient with directed questions 
A) Using close questions 
B) Using active listening and empathic responses 
C) Using medical jargon 
D) Continuously interrupting the patient with directed questions

Question 7

Alcohol interacts with what percentage of all medications?

Accepted Answer

A) 25% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 100% 
A) 25% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 100%

Question 8

What method can be used to identify drug-seeking patients and limit their access to drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) Assume that all patients asking for pain medication are "drug seekers" until proven otherwise. 
B) Send the patient to only one pharmacy. 
C) Never ask a patient about their pain level unless they first introduce it into the conversation. 
D) Asking patients what medications they are currently taking and documenting their answers is enough. 
A) Assume that all patients asking for pain medication are "drug seekers" until proven otherwise. 
B) Send the patient to only one pharmacy. 
C) Never ask a patient about their pain level unless they first introduce it into the conversation. 
D) Asking patients what medications they are currently taking and documenting their answers is enough.

Question 9

Which option is not an example of a language barrier to effective communication?

Accepted Answer

A) Use of medical jargon 
B) White coat syndrome 
C) Technical phrases 
D) English as a second language 
A) Use of medical jargon 
B) White coat syndrome 
C) Technical phrases 
D) English as a second language

Question 10

You are seeing a Spanish-speaking patient with a chronic skin condition.He speaks little English and gets frustrated when you try to explain how to use the medication you prescribed.Which communication tools would be least effective in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Use simple diagrams if possible. 
B) Speak slower and use nonverbal communication. 
C) Consider using a translator electronically. 
D) Rely on the patient's family members to provide effective translation. 
A) Use simple diagrams if possible. 
B) Speak slower and use nonverbal communication. 
C) Consider using a translator electronically. 
D) Rely on the patient's family members to provide effective translation.

Question 11

Which option is an example of an effective communication technique to perform with a child or adolescent?

Accepted Answer

A) Address all questions to the parent/guardian 
B) Introduce yourself to the child and address questions to them directly 
C) Use medical jargon 
D) Use closed questions 
A) Address all questions to the parent/guardian 
B) Introduce yourself to the child and address questions to them directly 
C) Use medical jargon 
D) Use closed questions

Question 12

In a recent study with elderly residents of North Carolina,which condition was treated most frequently with OTC medications?

Accepted Answer

A) Pain 
B) Anxiety 
C) Diarrhea 
D) Indigestion 
A) Pain 
B) Anxiety 
C) Diarrhea 
D) Indigestion

Question 13

At any given time,an elderly patient takes an average of how many medications?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 prescription drug and 2 OTC drugs 
B) 2 to 3 prescription drugs and 4 OTC drugs 
C) 2 to 6 prescription drugs and 1 to 3 OTC drugs 
D) 7 to 10 prescription drugs and 3 to 4 OTC drugs 
A) 1 prescription drug and 2 OTC drugs 
B) 2 to 3 prescription drugs and 4 OTC drugs 
C) 2 to 6 prescription drugs and 1 to 3 OTC drugs 
D) 7 to 10 prescription drugs and 3 to 4 OTC drugs

Question 14

What percentage of patient expectations are not met at a primary care visit?

Accepted Answer

A) 20% to 40% 
B) 30% to 80% 
C) 100% 
D) 0% to 10% 
A) 20% to 40% 
B) 30% to 80% 
C) 100% 
D) 0% to 10%

Question 15

Which statement regarding patient-centered communication is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It leads to better compliance with medication regimens. 
B) It does not influence the patients' satisfaction with medical care. 
C) It is optimal because a large percentage of patients' needs are met in primary care. 
D) It does not involve the patient in the decision-making process. 
A) It leads to better compliance with medication regimens. 
B) It does not influence the patients' satisfaction with medical care. 
C) It is optimal because a large percentage of patients' needs are met in primary care. 
D) It does not involve the patient in the decision-making process.

Question 16

Which method is not effective for identifying drug-seeking patients and limiting their access to drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) Give patients a few refills so they will not bother you with refills at their next visit. 
B) Keep current on drug interactions and signs of toxicity. 
C) Have patients sign a consent form for any medication that has potential for abuse. 
D) Send patients to only one pharmacy. 
A) Give patients a few refills so they will not bother you with refills at their next visit. 
B) Keep current on drug interactions and signs of toxicity. 
C) Have patients sign a consent form for any medication that has potential for abuse. 
D) Send patients to only one pharmacy.

Question 17

Which option is not an effective way to assist a patient who is having trouble remembering to take his/her medications?

Accepted Answer

A) Take the time to formulate a chart explaining how to take each medication. 
B) Tell the patient not to worry because you have a list of medications in the medical chart. 
C) Advise the patient to carry a list of current medications in a wallet or purse. 
D) Encourage the patient to bring all currently used medication bottles,including those for OTC medications,to every appointment. 
A) Take the time to formulate a chart explaining how to take each medication. 
B) Tell the patient not to worry because you have a list of medications in the medical chart. 
C) Advise the patient to carry a list of current medications in a wallet or purse. 
D) Encourage the patient to bring all currently used medication bottles,including those for OTC medications,to every appointment.

Question 18

All of the following are helpful communication techniques useful for improving patient care and medication management except:

Accepted Answer

A) Empathic responding. 
B) Use of open-ended questions. 
C) Use of "I" messages. 
D) Early redirecting with short closed questions. 
A) Empathic responding. 
B) Use of open-ended questions. 
C) Use of "I" messages. 
D) Early redirecting with short closed questions.

Question 19

Which of the following options is not a key element of active listening?

Accepted Answer

A) Use body language and gestures to show that you are listening. 
B) Provide feedback and paraphrase the patient's concerns. 
C) Give the patient time to tell a story without interrupting 
D) Use closed questions to open the patient interview. 
A) Use body language and gestures to show that you are listening. 
B) Provide feedback and paraphrase the patient's concerns. 
C) Give the patient time to tell a story without interrupting 
D) Use closed questions to open the patient interview.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a personal or emotional barrier to effective communication?

Accepted Answer

A) White coat syndrome 
B) Use of technical phrases when talking with patients 
C) Inappropriate space or lighting in the office 
D) Lack of provider focus due to a recent divorce 
A) White coat syndrome 
B) Use of technical phrases when talking with patients 
C) Inappropriate space or lighting in the office 
D) Lack of provider focus due to a recent divorce

Exam 3: Communicating With Patients About Medications: a Patient-Centered Approach

All of the following statements are benefits of using open-ended questioning in medical interviewing except:

Certain racial and ethnic groups have higher rates of particular diseases.Which of the following statements is true?

Which option is an example of an open-ended question?

Which drug has a long half-life,with prolonged risk for drug interactions?

Which method can assist patients with the affordability of medications?

Which technique is an effective method for building trust between a patient and clinician?

Alcohol interacts with what percentage of all medications?

What method can be used to identify drug-seeking patients and limit their access to drugs?

Which option is not an example of a language barrier to effective communication?

You are seeing a Spanish-speaking patient with a chronic skin condition.He speaks little English and gets frustrated when you try to explain how to use the medication you prescribed.Which communication tools would be least effective in this situation?

Which option is an example of an effective communication technique to perform with a child or adolescent?

In a recent study with elderly residents of North Carolina,which condition was treated most frequently with OTC medications?

At any given time,an elderly patient takes an average of how many medications?

What percentage of patient expectations are not met at a primary care visit?

Which statement regarding patient-centered communication is true?

Which method is not effective for identifying drug-seeking patients and limiting their access to drugs?

Which option is not an effective way to assist a patient who is having trouble remembering to take his/her medications?

All of the following are helpful communication techniques useful for improving patient care and medication management except:

Which of the following options is not a key element of active listening?

Which of the following is an example of a personal or emotional barrier to effective communication?

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