Deck 4: the Roles and Responsibilities of Health Professionals in Medicine Adherence, Education and Advocacy

Question 1

Which of the following factors has an effect on medication adherence? Select all that apply.

A) Age extremes
B) Communication barriers
C) Polypharmacy
D) Single illness with uncomplicated treatment regimen

Answer 1

Age extremes
Communication barriers
Polypharmacy

Question 2

In their role as client advocate,health professionals inform people about their rights in relation to drug therapy,other health care-related matters,or when confronted by adversaries,to empower them to make informed decisions.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A client is recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.Her mother has also been diagnosed some years ago.Which of the following teaching principles will be most helpful in client teaching?

A) Passive participation
B) Prior knowledge and experience
C) Repetition will not be required.
D) The patient is genetically predisposed to be prepared for accompanying pain.

Answer 3

Prior knowledge and experience