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Patient-Centered Care & Communication Flashcards

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  1. During an MTM encounter, a patient becomes emotional while discussing difficulty affording insulin. Which pharmacist response demonstrates the HIGHEST level of empathy?

    Answer: 'It sounds like managing the cost of insulin is really weighing on you. Can you tell me more about what you're dealing with?'

    Reflecting the emotional content and inviting elaboration demonstrates the deepest empathy and validates the patient's experience.

  2. Which of the following BEST describes 'shared decision-making' in an MTM context?

    Answer: The patient and clinician collaborate, combining clinical evidence with patient preferences to reach a treatment decision

    Shared decision-making is a collaborative process where both clinical evidence and patient preferences are integrated into treatment choices.

  3. A pharmacist identifies a patient who is a 'low health activator' on the Patient Activation Measure (PAM). Which approach is MOST appropriate?

    Answer: Set small, confidence-building goals and provide strong support

    Low-activation patients need confidence-building through small achievable wins and strong pharmacist support before tackling complex changes.

  4. A patient with type 2 diabetes states they follow a traditional diet high in rice and beans. How should the pharmacist address dietary counseling?

    Answer: Acknowledge the cultural significance of the diet and explore portion modification strategies together

    Culturally sensitive counseling acknowledges the patient's food traditions and explores realistic modifications rather than demanding elimination.

  5. The 'Ask Me 3' program encourages patients to ask their healthcare providers three key questions. Which question is INCLUDED in Ask Me 3?

    Answer: 'What is my main problem?'

    Ask Me 3 prompts patients to ask: What is my main problem? What do I need to do? Why is it important for me to do this?

  6. When a patient expresses resistance to starting a new medication, which motivational interviewing strategy involves highlighting the gap between the patient's current behavior and their stated health goals?

    Answer: Developing discrepancy

    Developing discrepancy highlights the conflict between a patient's current behavior and their own goals to create internal motivation for change.

  7. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate follow-up interval for a high-risk patient newly initiated on anticoagulation therapy after an MTM comprehensive medication review?

    Answer: 2 to 4 weeks

    High-risk patients on anticoagulation require close follow-up within 2 to 4 weeks to assess safety, adherence, and INR stability.