Associated clinical sciences Flashcards
1
Q
Geriatrics
Young old
Old
Very old
A
55-65
65-75
75+
2
Q
Geriatrics
Progressive irreversible decline in mental function especially memory and reasoning.
And the 5 types?
A
Dementia
- Alzheimer’s
- Lewy Body disease
- Parkinsons
- Huntington disease
- Senile
3
Q
Geriatrics
Declining memory, irrational reasoning in elderly
which type of dementia?
A
Alzheimer’s disease
4
Q
Geriatrics
Declining memory, and visual halucinations in the elderly
which type of dementia?
A
Lewy Body dementia
5
Q
Geriatrics
Pill-rolling tremor, shuffling gait, frequent falls, mask like face
which type of dementia?
A
Parkinsons
6
Q
Geriatrics
Decrease in height, senile kyphosis, and easily broken bones
which type of dementia?
A
Senile osteoporosis
7
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