A nurse is providing patient education to the community regarding medication compliance. The nurse is correct to state that the most important factors affecting adherence to a drug regimen is(are) (Select all that apply.)
a. genetics.
b. placebo effect.
c. patient education.
d. ability to pay for the medication.
e. manual dexterity.
f. visual acuity.
ANS: C, D, E, F
Patient education, ability to pay for the medication, manual dexterity, and visual acuity
Patient education is essential in medication compliance, because the patient should understand how to take the drug and the reason or reasons for taking it. The ability to pay for the medication is a factor, because a patient who can't afford the drug won't buy it and won't get the benefits of the prescribed medication. Manual dexterity is another factor related to compliance. If the bottle is difficult to open, the patient will not take the medication. Visual acuity may also be an issue. A patient who cannot see the label well may not know what the prescribed drug is, the dosage, or the timing.
Genetics and the placebo effect are not related to medication compliance.
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