MTM Patient Assessment & Care Planning 2

Question 1

A pharmacist conducting an MTM comprehensive medication review (CMR) identifies that a patient with type 2 diabetes has an A1C of 9.8% despite being on metformin 1000 mg twice daily. What is the most appropriate next step in the care planning process?

Accepted Answer

Identify a drug therapy problem related to the need for additional antidiabetic therapy

Answer

An A1C of 9.8% despite maximum-dose metformin indicates uncontrolled diabetes, which represents a drug therapy problem requiring additional therapy.

Question 2

During patient assessment, which validated tool is most commonly used to screen for depression in MTM patients?

Accepted Answer

Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)

Answer

The PHQ-9 is a validated, widely used screening tool for depression severity that is appropriate in MTM practice.

Question 3

A patient presents for MTM with a blood pressure of 158/96 mmHg. He is currently taking lisinopril 10 mg daily. According to JNC guidelines, which drug therapy problem category best describes this situation?

Accepted Answer

Dosage too low

Answer

The patient is on an appropriate antihypertensive but has uncontrolled BP, suggesting the current dose is insufficient.

Question 4

Which component of the SOAP note format is used to document the pharmacist's assessment of identified drug therapy problems?

Accepted Answer

A — Assessment

Answer

The Assessment section of a SOAP note is where the pharmacist documents identified problems and their clinical significance.

Question 5

When completing a medication action plan (MAP) for a patient, what is the primary goal of this document?

Accepted Answer

To give the patient a prioritized list of actions they can take to manage their own health

Answer

The MAP is a patient-centered document that lists self-management actions in plain language to engage the patient in their care.

(MTM) Medication Therapy Management Board Certification Practice Test

(MTM) Medication Therapy Management Board Certification Practice Test

MTM Patient Assessment & Care Planning 2