Asthma Conf 09: Improving Patient Compliance

5 Questions | By Ahalaja | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 101

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Questions and Answers

1.

In the National Jewish Hospital/Johns Hopkins study, how many parents of asthma patients self-reported accurate medication adherence?
- A.
  
  A median of 5%
- B.
  
  A median of 32%
- C.
  
  A median of 56%
- D.
  
  A median of 94%
2.

What’s the level of adherence maintained when feedback is given weekly to patients for adherence, according to the study by Onyirimba et al?
- A.
  
  ~20%
- B.
  
  ~40%
- C.
  
  ~50%
- D.
  
  ~70%
3.

Which of the following are direct methods of assessing adherence? (check all that apply)
- A.
  
  Measuring clinic attendance
- B.
  
  Observation
- C.
  
  Electronic monitors
- D.
  
  Patient diaries
4.

What methods can help to improve erratic adherence patients? (select one)
- A.
  
  Link medication use to existing routine
- B.
  
  Use cues and reminder aids
- C.
  
  Duplicate medication locations
- D.
  
  Simplify medication schedule
- E.
  
  All of the above
5.

Identify an effective technique which will often help to resolve a patient’s concerns with medication adherence.
- A.
  
  Motivational interviewing
- B.
  
  Assess patient’s quality of life
- C.
  
  Link patient’s concerns to patient goals
- D.
  
  Remind patient that this medication can improve quality of life