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1 Foundations of Patient Medication Teaching Free Online FlashCards

Study 1 Foundations of Patient Medication Teaching with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.

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01
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What should medication teaching assess first?

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Ask what the patient already knows, what they need to learn, and what questions or concerns they have.

02
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What practical barriers can affect a medication plan?

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Ask about barriers such as reading the label, remembering instructions, opening packaging, or obtaining the medicine.

03
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Which communication needs should be identified?

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Ask about preferred language, vision or hearing limitations, and whether the patient wants a support person involved.

04
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What should you do when language support is needed?

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Use a qualified interpreter when needed to support understanding.

05
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How should you respond when a patient struggles to follow a plan?

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Ask respectfully what is making the plan difficult; do not treat questions or difficulty following it as carelessness.

06
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How should medication information be presented?

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Use plain, familiar words and short sentences, explain a few points at a time, and pause for questions.

07
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How can teaching materials support vision or memory needs?

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Match the format to the patient’s needs: large print may help with small-print difficulty, and a written routine or reminder may help with remembering.

08
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When may a caregiver be involved in medication teaching?

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Involve a caregiver only with the patient’s agreement when appropriate.

09
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What should specific medication directions include?

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State the medicine’s name, prescribed amount, when and how to take it, and any other instructions relevant to the plan.

10
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How can vague medication directions be made clearer?

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Replace vague wording with concrete directions. For example, if prescribed, say “one tablet in the morning and one tablet in the evening” rather than “twice a day.”

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What should you do when medication directions are unclear?

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Do not invent or change instructions. Check the prescription or consult the appropriate clinician or pharmacist.

12
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What is teach-back meant to check?

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Teach-back checks how clearly the information was explained; it is not a test of the patient.