NBMTM Board Certified Medication Therapy Management Specialist Sample Questions:

1. A patient well-Known to ire MTM clinic was recently diagnosed with recurrent hepatic encephalopathy.
Which treatment would De MOST appropriate to recommend for the patterns

A) Metronidazole 500mg t.i.d.
B) Ciprofloxacin 500mg bid plus lactulose titrated to 2-3 soft stools per day
C) Rifaximin 550mg bid plus lactulose titrated to 2-3 son stools per day
D) Disulfiram 500mg on=e daily plus lactulose titrated to 2-3 soft stools per day

2. A 45-year-old male patient who has diabetic peripheral neuropathy is picking up a prescription for pregabalin.
During pick up. the patient reveals working a jobthat requires constant walking the patientexperiences suboptimal reliet of diabetic neuropathy and inquires about over the counter (OTC) pain relief options Which response by thepharmacist would be MOST appropriate?

A) Use a topical lidocaine
B) Use a triple antibiotic ointment
C) Use a capsaicin cream.
D) Do not use OTC treatments when taking pregabalin.

3. Which product provides a patient with highest percentage oi elemental iron?

A) Ferrous sulfate (exsiccated)
B) Ferrous sulfate
C) Ferrous gluconate
D) Ferrous fumarate

4. A patient presents at the pharmacy to request monthly refills. During the conversation with the pharmacist, the patient does not mention the names or indications of the medications being refilled; however, the patient could describe the color and shape of each. Past interactions with the patientinclude several missed appointments for an annual influenza vaccine, an outburst when asked to fill out an influenza vaccination questionnaire, and continual refusals when offered medication guides. Based on this information, which approach should the pharmacy staff use to communicate with the patient going forward?
when asked to nil out an influenza vaccination questionnaire, and continual refusals when offered medication guides Based on this information, which approach should the pharmacystaff use to communicate with the patient going forward?

A) Offer to help the patient complete forms and questionnaires and speak using non-medical terms
B) Ask the pharmacy manager to witness all communications andtransactions with the patient
C) Have the pharmacy staff make a record book of Incidents relating to interactions with the patient
D) Require that pharmacy staff place medication guides in the patient's medication bags following transactions.

5. A patient who has asthma iscurrently uncontrolled on low-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and an albuteroi HFAinhaler as needed Which adjustment to me patient's therapy is preferred?

A) Adding theophylline SR
B) Adding montelukastand prednisone combination
C) Switching from low-dose ICS to medium-dose ICS
D) Switching from low-dose ICS to low-dose iCS/long-acting oeta2-agonist

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