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2 Medication Adherence Free Online FlashCards

Study 2 Medication Adherence with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.

12 cards
01
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What does medication adherence mean?

Back

Medication adherence means taking a medicine according to the agreed instructions.

02
Front

What should a medication routine fit?

Back

A routine should fit both the medicine’s directions and the patient’s daily life.

03
Front

What are common barriers to taking medicine as agreed?

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Barriers can include forgetting, a complicated schedule, cost, difficulty obtaining refills, or uncertainty about how or why to take the medicine.

04
Front

How should a clinician respond when a patient describes an adherence barrier?

Back

Ask what is making the plan difficult and work with the patient on solutions without blame.

05
Front

What can help someone remember a daily medicine?

Back

Link the dose to a suitable daily activity and set a reminder.

06
Front

What must be checked before linking a dose to a daily activity?

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Only use an activity as a cue if it is compatible with the medicine’s instructions.

07
Front

What should someone do when unsure how to handle a missed dose?

Back

Check the instructions for that specific medicine or ask a pharmacist or prescriber.

08
Front

Should someone automatically double the next dose after missing one?

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Do not take an extra or double dose unless the medicine-specific instructions or a clinician directs you to.

09
Front

How can a care team respond when refill cost is a barrier?

Back

Explore options together, such as affordable choices or help with access and refills.

10
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What practical tool may help with several doses scheduled at different times?

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Make a clear written schedule to keep the different dose times organized.

11
Front

What reminder strategy can support taking medicine on time?

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Use alarms or another reminder that fits the patient’s needs and the medicine’s instructions.

12
Front

What should guide use and filling of a pill organizer?

Back

A pill organizer may help if appropriate; fill it using an up-to-date medicine list.