OSCE Patient Education 2

Question 1

A patient with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes asks why lifestyle changes are recommended before medication. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle changes can improve insulin sensitivity and may normalize blood glucose without medication

Answer

Lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise improve insulin sensitivity and can achieve glycemic control without medication in early type 2 diabetes.

Question 2

When teaching a patient to use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), which step is most commonly performed incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

Exhaling fully before actuation and inhaling slowly and deeply

Answer

Patients most often fail to exhale fully before inhalation and inhale too quickly, reducing drug deposition in the lower airways.

Question 3

A patient on warfarin asks if they can take ibuprofen for a headache. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Avoid ibuprofen as NSAIDs increase bleeding risk and can potentiate warfarin's anticoagulant effect

Answer

NSAIDs inhibit platelet function and can displace warfarin from protein binding sites, increasing bleeding risk in anticoagulated patients.

Question 4

Which teach-back technique best confirms that a patient has understood discharge instructions?

Accepted Answer

Asking the patient to explain the instructions in their own words

Answer

Asking patients to re-explain information in their own words (teach-back) actively confirms comprehension rather than passive acknowledgment.

Question 5

A patient newly prescribed metformin asks about the most common side effect. What should you tell them?

Accepted Answer

Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea, especially when starting

Answer

Gastrointestinal side effects (nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort) are the most common with metformin and are usually minimized by taking it with food and titrating slowly.

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OSCE Patient Education 2