NSU AMCP Medication Adherence Quiz

Taking medications correctly as prescribed by the physician is called:

• Medication avoidance.

• Medication adherence.

• Medication attention.

• Medication abidance.

Which of the following best describes adherence to a medication?

• Taking the medication as instructed.

• Picking up the medication at the pharmacy.

• Asking the pharmacist possible side effects of the medication.

• Calling the pharmacy to refill a medication.

What are things patients struggling with medication adherence do to improve complying with their regimen?

• Organize medication into pillboxes.

• Set alarms.

• Leaving the medication on the nightstand.

• All the above.

What might be some factors causing non-adherence?

• Impaired cognition.

• Paying attention to the prescriber when they are communicating.

• Medication costs.

• Frequently visiting the pharmacy.

What should patients do if they begin experiencing an unpleasant side effect?

• Cut the medication in half if experiencing side effects.

• Skip several doses until the unpleasant side effect wears off.

• Report the side effect to the health care practitioner.

• Stop taking the medication completely.

Which of the following statements does NOT represent a patient at risk of becoming non-adherent to their medication?

• "I usually stop taking my medication once I feel better."

• "I take my medication whenever I remember, my schedule is so crazy I tend to forget for a couple of days."

• "I take my medications when my alarm goes off, I like to set a schedule, so I don’t miss my dose."

• "If I start to feel worse after taking my medication, I immediately stop taking it."

What are the effects of non-adherence? Select all that apply:

• Disease progression.

• Treatment failure.

• Increased hospitalizations.

• Inappropriate dosage increase.

Can non-adherence be unintentional? True or False?

• True

• False