Question 1
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From the reading (Development of the DRAW), what percentage of non adherence in adults with chronic diseases result from problems in remembering to take medications?
Question 2
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The most commonly used method for claims-based adherence measurement that focuses only on the time period that patient was persistent with the medication is known as
Question 3
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Which of the following is correct about PDC (proportion of days covered)?
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older method of calculating adherence
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accounts for non-persistence
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tends to be operationally defined more consistently
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simple summation of days supply
Question 4
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Which of the following best describe adherence?
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the extent to which patients take medications as prescribed by their healthcare provider or as directed
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passively following doctor's orders
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the extent to which patients' behaviors coincide with the healthcare provider's medical or health advice
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b and c
Question 5
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T/F: Compliance is the extent to which patient's behaviors coincide with the health care provider's medical or health advice.
Question 6
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In the context of medication therapy, what is known as continuing to take the medication as prescribed?
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consistency
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continuation
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persistence
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adherence
Question 7
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What percentage of patients never fill their prescription?
Question 8
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Lack of adherence to medication has been estimated to annually cost
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150 - 200 million
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50 -200 billion
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100 -300 billion
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400- 500 million
Question 9
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Which of the following is NOT a predictor of non-adherence?
Question 10
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Which of the following best describe white coat adherence?
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white coat adherence doesn't exist
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adherence only in the doctor's office
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following your physician's orders and remember to taking medication
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improving adherence several days before your doctor's appointment
Question 11
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Which of the following is NOT considered unintentional non-adherence?
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using improper administration techniques
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running out of medication
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misunderstanding regimen demands
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inability to afford medication given other needs
Question 12
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What is a patient factor related to non-adherence?
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having low self efficacy
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lacking knowledge about condition, need for treatment, or therapeutic goals
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believing therapy is ineffective or that drawbacks of therapy outweigh benefits
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running out of medication
Question 13
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T/F: There is a no silver bullet, effective interventions are complex and multicomponent interventions are promising.
Question 14
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Which of the following is a direct way to measure adherence?
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biological markers
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physiological markers
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refill history
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patient self-reports
Question 15
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T/F: Patient report of medication use issues is often a good but not the best source of information we have.
Question 16
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Which of the following is considered a forgetfulness intervention?
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compliance packaging
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refill reminders
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visual cues
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all of the above
Question 17
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Which of the following is a physical/product barrier intervention?
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automatic dispensers
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large print labels
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product aids
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easy open caps
Question 18
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Which of the following is part of the Choice Triad?
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patient believe something is wrong
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patient is convinced that the pros of medication outweigh the cons
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patient is motivated to use medication to something about it
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all of the above