MTM self-study
When billing health care services, which type of code describes the type of service that
was provided? - answerCPT
Which of the following statements about a personal medication record (PMR) is true? -
answerThe PMR is designed as a tool to help patients self-manage their medications.
Regarding pharmacodynamics in elderly patients, which of the following statements is
true? - answerAdverse events in elderly patients may be due to increased sensitivity to
a medication.
Which of the following instructions would be most appropriate to list on a patient's
medication-related action plan? - answeruse a pillbox
How do point-of-care testing services relate to MTM services? - answerThey can be
used to identify patients who are appropriate to be referred for diagnosis, and for
ongoing monitoring of patients with chronic conditions.
A useful acronym to keep in mind when developing goals is SMART, which stands for: -
answerSpecific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-limited.
A benefit of telephonic patient care services, compared with face-to-face services, is
that they: - answerfewer logistic barriers for pt
Which of the following statements about immunizations and MTM services is true? -
answerPharmacists may be able to offer a variety of immunizations during an MTM visit,
as allowed by the laws and regulations in their state.
Motivational interviewing is a communication technique that: - answerIs designed to
provide patients with opportunities to talk themselves into changing.
When marketing patient care services to patients, it is recommended that pharmacists: -
answerEducate patients about the value of patient care services in order to increase
demand for the services based on their goals and needs.
Which of the following accurately describes the distinction between a PCMH and an
accountable care organization (ACO)? - answerACOs are required to contract with
PCMHs, but PCMHs are not required to contract with ACOs.
wrong answer **The correct answer can be found in Module 1 "Accountable Care
Organizations."
, Which of the following is an important distinction between MTM services and disease
management programs? - answerDisease management programs focus on a specific
disease rather than the patient's overall health concerns.
Which organization has developed pharmacy quality measures that are being used to
generate report cards for communicating pharmacy quality? - answerPQA
As a general rule, a SOAP note should include which of the following pieces of
information? - answerA description of the plan for managing the patient.
What is a significant drawback to the use of clinical practice guidelines? - answerThey
often do not comprehensively address the needs of patients with multiple diseases.
To minimize liability for providing patient care services, pharmacists should: -
answerensure communication is clear
What is the most frequent medication-related problem associated with hospital
admission of elderly adults? - answeradverse drug events
Which of the following activities is generally associated with the "implement" step of the
Pharmacist's Patient Care Process? - answerProvide education and self-management
training to the patient or caregiver.
In elderly patients with reduced total body water, which medications will have a larger
volume of distribution, compared with healthy younger adults? - answerlipid soluble
When working to maximize efficiency of patient care services, pharmacists should: -
answerDelegate tasks that do not require clinical judgment to technicians and other
support staff.
The Transtheoretical Model of Change is used to describe: - answerThe stages of
change that people pass through as they modify a behavior.
The ACA directed CMS to create a standardized format for which of the following MTM-
related documents? - answerBeneficiary cover letter, medication action plan, and
personal medication list.
Asking a patient to complete a medication history form best aligns with which of the
following steps from the Pharmacist-Centered Collaborative Care Process developed by
JCPP? - answercollect
Which of the following strategies is intended to create an environment where patients
feel safe and welcome? - answergreeting pts
When billing health care services, which type of code describes the type of service that
was provided? - answerCPT
Which of the following statements about a personal medication record (PMR) is true? -
answerThe PMR is designed as a tool to help patients self-manage their medications.
Regarding pharmacodynamics in elderly patients, which of the following statements is
true? - answerAdverse events in elderly patients may be due to increased sensitivity to
a medication.
Which of the following instructions would be most appropriate to list on a patient's
medication-related action plan? - answeruse a pillbox
How do point-of-care testing services relate to MTM services? - answerThey can be
used to identify patients who are appropriate to be referred for diagnosis, and for
ongoing monitoring of patients with chronic conditions.
A useful acronym to keep in mind when developing goals is SMART, which stands for: -
answerSpecific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-limited.
A benefit of telephonic patient care services, compared with face-to-face services, is
that they: - answerfewer logistic barriers for pt
Which of the following statements about immunizations and MTM services is true? -
answerPharmacists may be able to offer a variety of immunizations during an MTM visit,
as allowed by the laws and regulations in their state.
Motivational interviewing is a communication technique that: - answerIs designed to
provide patients with opportunities to talk themselves into changing.
When marketing patient care services to patients, it is recommended that pharmacists: -
answerEducate patients about the value of patient care services in order to increase
demand for the services based on their goals and needs.
Which of the following accurately describes the distinction between a PCMH and an
accountable care organization (ACO)? - answerACOs are required to contract with
PCMHs, but PCMHs are not required to contract with ACOs.
wrong answer **The correct answer can be found in Module 1 "Accountable Care
Organizations."
, Which of the following is an important distinction between MTM services and disease
management programs? - answerDisease management programs focus on a specific
disease rather than the patient's overall health concerns.
Which organization has developed pharmacy quality measures that are being used to
generate report cards for communicating pharmacy quality? - answerPQA
As a general rule, a SOAP note should include which of the following pieces of
information? - answerA description of the plan for managing the patient.
What is a significant drawback to the use of clinical practice guidelines? - answerThey
often do not comprehensively address the needs of patients with multiple diseases.
To minimize liability for providing patient care services, pharmacists should: -
answerensure communication is clear
What is the most frequent medication-related problem associated with hospital
admission of elderly adults? - answeradverse drug events
Which of the following activities is generally associated with the "implement" step of the
Pharmacist's Patient Care Process? - answerProvide education and self-management
training to the patient or caregiver.
In elderly patients with reduced total body water, which medications will have a larger
volume of distribution, compared with healthy younger adults? - answerlipid soluble
When working to maximize efficiency of patient care services, pharmacists should: -
answerDelegate tasks that do not require clinical judgment to technicians and other
support staff.
The Transtheoretical Model of Change is used to describe: - answerThe stages of
change that people pass through as they modify a behavior.
The ACA directed CMS to create a standardized format for which of the following MTM-
related documents? - answerBeneficiary cover letter, medication action plan, and
personal medication list.
Asking a patient to complete a medication history form best aligns with which of the
following steps from the Pharmacist-Centered Collaborative Care Process developed by
JCPP? - answercollect
Which of the following strategies is intended to create an environment where patients
feel safe and welcome? - answergreeting pts
