Pharmacy Patient Counseling 2

Question 1

When counseling a patient on a new antibiotic prescription, which point is MOST important to emphasize?

Accepted Answer

They must complete the full course even if they feel better

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The drug is very expensive so they must be careful

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They should share leftover medication with family members

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They can stop the medication if they experience mild diarrhea

Question 2

A patient picks up metronidazole and asks about dietary restrictions. What should you counsel them?

Accepted Answer

Avoid alcohol during treatment and for 48–72 hours after

Answer

Avoid grapefruit juice

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Take with a full glass of milk

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Avoid vitamin K-containing foods

Question 3

Using the 'teach-back' method in patient counseling means:

Accepted Answer

Asking the patient to repeat the instructions back in their own words

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Teaching the patient a second time if they forget

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Providing written instructions to take home

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Having a family member present during counseling

Question 4

A patient on levothyroxine should be counseled to take it:

Accepted Answer

30–60 minutes before breakfast on an empty stomach

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With food to prevent nausea

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At bedtime with a glass of milk

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With their morning multivitamin

Question 5

Which auxiliary label should be placed on a prescription for doxycycline?

Accepted Answer

Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight

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Take with antacids to prevent stomach upset

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May cause urine to turn orange

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Take with dairy products for best absorption

Question 6

A patient asks when their nitroglycerin tablets should be replaced. The standard counseling is to replace them:

Accepted Answer

Every 6 months or when the tingling sensation is lost

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Every 5 years or at expiration

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After every use regardless of the date

Answer

Only if the color changes from white to yellow