Ambulatory Care Test Medication Management and Reconciliation 3

Question 1

Which is the recommended method for patients to safely dispose of unused or expired medications at home?

Accepted Answer

Use an authorized drug take-back program or DEA-registered collection site

Answer

The FDA and DEA recommend authorized drug take-back programs as the safest disposal method to prevent medication misuse and environmental contamination.

Question 2

A patient on warfarin reports eating large amounts of leafy green vegetables daily. What effect does this have on warfarin therapy?

Accepted Answer

Decreases the INR by increasing vitamin K, reducing warfarin effectiveness

Answer

Leafy green vegetables are high in vitamin K, which antagonizes warfarin's anticoagulant effect, potentially decreasing the INR and increasing clot risk.

Question 3

Which strategy has the STRONGEST evidence for improving medication adherence in ambulatory care patients with chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

Simplified dosing regimens combined with patient education and follow-up

Answer

Evidence consistently shows that simplifying regimens (fewer doses per day), patient education tailored to understanding, and scheduled follow-up together provide the strongest adherence improvement.

Question 4

Which class of medications is specifically monitored using the Beers Criteria in elderly ambulatory care patients?

Accepted Answer

Medications considered potentially inappropriate for older adults due to increased risk of harm

Answer

The Beers Criteria is a list of medications considered potentially inappropriate for older adults because the risks outweigh benefits, helping clinicians avoid prescribing them.

Question 5

A patient is prescribed methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis in the ambulatory setting. Which monitoring parameter is MOST critical for this medication?

Accepted Answer

Liver function tests and complete blood count

Answer

Methotrexate can cause hepatotoxicity and bone marrow suppression, making regular monitoring of liver function tests and CBC essential to detect toxicity early.

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