Many disorders require multiple drugs to treat them. The more complex the drug regimen, the less likely the patient will adhere to it. Which of the following interventions will NOT improve adherence?
1. Have the patient purchase a pill container with compartments for daily or multiple times-per-day dosing.
2. Match the clinic appointment to the next time the drug is to be refilled.
3. Write prescriptions for new drugs with shorter times between refills.
4. Give the patient a clear drug schedule that the provider devises to fit the characteristic of the drug.
Question 2
While patient education about their drugs is important, information alone does not necessarily lead to adherence to a drug regimen. Patients report greater adherence when:
1. The provider spent a lot of time discussing the drugs with them
2. Their concerns and specific area of knowledge deficit were addressed
3. They were given written material, such as pamphlets, about the drugs
4. The provider used appropriate medical and pharmacological terms
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