Question

Which of the following statements about the ‘medication use process’ is UNTRUE?

(a) The process begins when patients perceive a change from normal for them in terms of their physical, emotional or social well-being

(b) The patient’s interpretation of their symptoms is influenced by a variety of factors including their knowledge of disease and their previous experiences with the healthcare system

(c) The process only describes the decision-making of patients who seek medicines for the treatment of their condition

(d) The process includes patient decision-making that may involve them not taking their medicine as intended by the prescriber

(e) The process highlights the fact that health professionals are not involved in all stages of medication use by patients

Answer 1

(d) The process includes patient decision-making that may involve them not taking their medicine as intended by the prescriber

(e) The process highlights the fact that health professionals are not involved in all stages of medication use by patients

Explanation:

Medication use process - A multi phase procedure containing of five areas:

-precribing/prescription assurance;

-prescription readiness, apportioning, and guiding;

-prescription organization;

-tolerant observing/appraisal; and

-acquiring/stock administration.