NURS 572 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Unit 1 Study Guide 2026–2027 Practice Questions & Verified Answers

NURS 572 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Unit 1 Study
Guide | Practice Questions & Verified Answers 2026–2027

1. Factors Contributing to Medication Adherence with Chronic Illness: 1. Under- o o o o o o o o o




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fitting with routine
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havingskills to carryit out fear
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of side ettects remembering
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medications family/Caregiver
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support personalviewsof
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health
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2. Beliefs in Ettectivenss o o




cultural relevancy
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staging of disease and level of wellness
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trust in provider
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2.Keys for Education Medication Adherence: Key Task+ Quality indicators
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1. Simple/criticalpoints=safetyinfoat6thgradelevel o o o o o o o o




2. clear language in the native tongue = supports the clear communication initiative CDC
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3. Taketimetoexplainit=useteachback
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4. include family/caregivers = engage and support caregivers so behaviors are reinforced
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5. patientparticipation inplan=patient-centeredcare model
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6. Identify barriers = motivational interviewing o o o o




7. incorporate statt callbacks and electronic messaging = use of proven adherence tools o o o o o o o o o o o




8. Use certified interpreters for language, hearing, and speech impairments = provider is liable for poor outcomes if alay
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3. Risk factors for poor medication adherence for psych patients: 1.socialstigma
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2. The presence of symptoms may result in thoughts. behaviors that do not foster adherence
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4. Measuring adherence: Types o o




1. reports/drug diary with logs of dose taken and refills obtained o o o o o o o o o




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, EX: daily dosing and associated home testing such as glucose and weight
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2. clinical outcomes o




EXtracktrendinstatus,BP,CHolesterol.weightcharts,labs
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EXptbringsinbottlesorbubblepacks
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EX: from pharmacies andvia calls totriage nurses monitor the timing of useof overuse.
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5. FactorsInfluencing Adherence: 1.Lifegoals o o o o o




2. Medication history - experience/side ettects/ current regimin
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3. Comorbidities - pscyh/ substance abuse/ and medical illness o o o o o o o




4. Social stability - housing/food/transportation/finances/insurance status
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5. Employment - job/constraints/ disclosure issues o o o o




6. Health beliefs/cultural background - language/ perceptions
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6. Five Spheres of Influence: 1.Personal o o o o o




2. Biomedical
3. Interpersonal
4. Socioeconomic
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7. Preclinical stage: Identification of promising drugs and animal testing occurs
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8. Clinical stage: companiesmustestablishsafetyandettectivenessofnewdrugsinhumans
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