FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

Category - Social & Administrative

Which of the following people would not be considered vulnerable in regards to health literacy?
  1. An 82-year-old woman
  2. A 34-year-old man with hypertension
  3. A 56-year-old diabetic patient
  4. A 42-year-old Mexican-American woman
  5. Both B and C
Explanation
Answer: E - A 34-year-old man with hypertension and a 56-year-old diabetic patient would not be considered vulnerable in regards to health literacy. Patients considered to be vulnerable include elderly people over age 65, minorities, immigrants, low-income patients, and patients with chronic physical or mental health disabilities. These patients should be targeted for counseling by the pharmacist to ensure their understanding of their medications.
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