Patients with Chronic Illness May Struggle with Adherence to Their

question 8

Multiple Choice

Patients with chronic illness may struggle with adherence to their treatment regimen.Intelligent non-adherence occurs when the patient:

• A) May not understand the specifics of his or her medication regimen
• B) Cannot afford to pay for all the medications in his or her regimen
• C) Occasionally misses doses of medications due to forgetfulness
• D) Chooses to discontinue or alter his or her medication regimen

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