AHIP Exam AHM-540 Topic 3 Question 95 Discussion

Actual exam question for AHIP's AHM-540 exam

Question #: 95
Topic #: 3

One of the steps in drug utilization review (DUR) is defining optimal drug use, which can be accomplished by applying diagnosis criteria and drug-specific criteria. Drug-specific criteria are standards that identify the

Aappropriate dosages, duration of treatment, and other elements related to the use of a particular drug

Bactual prescribing and dispensing patterns for a particular drug

Ctypes of diseases, conditions, or patients for which a drug should be used

Dcost-effectiveness of all possible drug treatments for a particular condition

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Kendra

6 months ago

Haha, I bet the exam creators are having a field day coming up with these questions. At least they're keeping it relevant to the real-world challenges of drug management.

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Giuseppe

6 months ago

B) actual prescribing and dispensing patterns for a particular drug

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Lavelle

6 months ago

A) appropriate dosages, duration of treatment, and other elements related to the use of a particular drug

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Rasheeda

6 months ago

C) types of diseases, conditions, or patients for which a drug should be used

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Bong

7 months ago

Option A is the correct answer. Identifying the appropriate use of a particular drug is crucial in ensuring optimal drug utilization.

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Marylin

6 months ago

I agree, identifying the appropriate dosages and duration of treatment is important for optimal drug use.

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Skye

6 months ago

I think option A is the correct answer.

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Kizzy

7 months ago

I agree with Marlon. Option A covers the key elements of drug-specific criteria in DUR.

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William

6 months ago

Yes, it includes dosages, duration, and other important factors.

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Nguyet

6 months ago

I think option A is the correct answer.

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Jules

7 months ago

I see where you're coming from, Tijuana, but I still think A) appropriate dosages and duration of treatment are key factors in defining optimal drug use.

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Tijuana

7 months ago

I believe the answer is C) types of diseases, conditions, or patients for which a drug should be used, as that seems crucial for determining optimal drug use.

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Marlon

7 months ago

Option A seems to be the most comprehensive answer. Defining optimal drug use involves looking at the appropriate dosage, duration, and other aspects related to the specific drug.

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Lashanda

6 months ago

Raul: Absolutely, it helps ensure that the drug is being used in the most effective way.

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Raul

7 months ago

Yes, it's important to consider the appropriate dosages and duration of treatment for each drug.

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Ramonita

7 months ago

I agree, option A covers all the important aspects of defining optimal drug use.

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Brett

7 months ago

I agree with Macy, because defining optimal drug use involves ensuring that the drug is used in the right way for the right patient.

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Macy

7 months ago

I think the answer is A) appropriate dosages, duration of treatment, and other elements related to the use of a particular drug.

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