AMk tach 20/5

Question 1

what drugs increase risk of postural hypotension

Answer 1

vasodilators
diuretics
negative inotropes
antidepressants
opiates

Question 2

mx of OH

Answer 2

medication review
ensure adequate hydration
reduce adverse outcomes of falls - home adaptations
fludrocrtisone - poor evidence base

iontrope - contractility - bb and ccb

Question 3

delirium

Answer 3

impairemnt of consciouness
flcutuating distrubance in levle of c
attentiona dn global cognition

psych disorders
haullucinations
altered perosnality
lack of insight
change of severity throughout the day

underlying cx for tx
agaitation - haloperidol or lorazepam

Question 4

dementia eatures

Answer 4

gradual onset, slwoly porgressive over months
cosnciousnes umimpaired
attention preserved
often noraml

Question 5

symmetrical tremou r

Answer 5

tkaing antipsychotic like haloperiodl

Question 6

asymetrical tremour

Answer 6

parkinsons

Question 7

essential trmeour

Answer 7

bilateral and symmetric - mor enoticableo on one side - younger peeps