ageing Flashcards
1
Q
telmore
A
TTAGGG
2
Q
frailty is what (3)
A
loss of homeostasis and resistance
increased vulnerability to decompensation after a stressor event
increased risk of falls, delirium, disability and death
3
Q
fried score for frailty
A
unintentional weight loss low grip strength self reported exhaustion low physical activity levels slow walking speed
1-2 = pre frail
3 or more = frail
4
Q
sarcopenia european working group definition
A
1 +2 or 3
low muscle mass
low muscle strength
low physical performance
5
Q
AAA screening
A
men the year they turn 65 once
6
Q
bowel screening
A
50-74 every 2 years
7
Q
calcium causes what
A
GI upset
8
Q
end of life meds
A
morphine 2mg subcut
midazolam 2mg subcut
hyoscine butybromide 20mg
levomepromazine 2.5mg 8 hourly subcut
