1. Mrs. H has been given a new prescription for a selective serotonin receptor agonist. Using motivational learning techniques, which is the preferred way to discuss possible side effects with her?
A. “It's common for people to have side effects such as drowsiness or dizziness while taking this drug.”
B. “If you experience any adverse effects such as suicidality or agitation, be sure to let us know or call your doctor.”
C. “You've been on this medication for 6 weeks now. Have you been feeling better?”
D. “How does this medicine make you feel?”
2. Using another motivational interviewing skill, reflecting back, choose the best response for Mrs. H.
A. “I doubt that the problems you're describing have anything to do with the medication you're on.”
B. “So, if I understand what you said, you are feeling a bit dizzy sometimes in the morning but you're not sure if it's related to your medications or not.”
C. “Everything you described sounds normal to me.”
D. “There has been a long-standing concern that antidepressants may have a role in inducing worsening of depression and the emergence of suicidality during the early phases of treatment.”
3. Which of the following active listening techniques would be an acceptable form of nonverbal behavior during a patient interview?
A. rolling your eyes, to show the patient that you can relate to how she is feeling
B. clicking a pen cap on and off, to try to stay focused on the conversation
C. nodding intermittently while maintaining eye contact
D. turning to the computer to input information in order to capture patient data real-time
4. You meet Mrs. R for the first time for an MTM session and note that adherence to her diabetes medications has been an ongoing problem. Using the principles of motivational interviewing, you employ all of the following steps EXCEPT:
A. indicate you are sympathetic to the difficulties Mrs. R has had with her illness
B. discuss what differences Mrs. R might want to achieve in how she feels and how she manages her illness
C. start by listing what she is doing incorrectly with her drug therapy
D. reinforce her ability to make positive changes to improve her health
Evaluation Questions
5. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
6. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
7. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
8. To what extent did the program meet objective #4?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
9. To what extent did the program meet objective #5?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
10. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
11. Rate how well the active learning strategies (questions, cases, discussions) were appropriate and effective learning tools:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
12. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
13. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
14. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
15. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
16. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity will help you improve patient care:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
17. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
18. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
19. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
20. What is your practice setting or area of practice?
A. Community Pharmacy/Independent
B. Community Pharmacy/Chain
C. Hospital/Health Systems
D. Administrative/Pharmacy Director
E. Critical Care Pharmacy
F. Long-term Care
G. Managed Care/PBM
H. Oncology
I. Specialty Pharmacy
J. Industry/Manufacturing
21. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20
E. >20