Health Literacy Quiz

What percentage of medications are not taken or administered correctly?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

What percentage of adults have proficient health literacy?

• 10%

• 12%

• 15%

• 20%

What is the definition of health literacy?

• The ability to read, understand, and apply health information

• The ability to perform mathematical tasks in a healthcare environment

• The ability to obtain, process, and understand medication information

• The ability to diagnose and treat health conditions

What does pharmacy health literacy help individuals to do?

• Read health information

• Perform mathematical tasks

• Obtain, process, and understand health and medication information

• Diagnose health conditions

Which organization is mentioned in the document?

• CDC

• AHRQ

• FDA

• WHO

Which group has a low literacy percentage of 78%?

• White

• Black

• Hispanic

• Elderly (≥ 65)

What is the therapeutic goal for a patient with uncontrolled asthma and low health literacy?

• Reduce medication side effects

• Establish control of disease and prevent asthma exacerbations

• Improve overall fitness

• Increase medication adherence

What is one of the patient level consequences mentioned in the document?

• Reduced emergency care usage

• Increased hospitalizations

• Enhanced prescription refills

• Better health outcomes