Chapter 28: Mental Health in older adults

Question 1

ageism

Answer 1

is discrimination towards aging

Question 2

Which starting dose of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors is
recommended for geriatric patients with depression?

Answer 2

half the lowest adult dose

Question 3

Which medications are associated with the highest risk of developing delirium?

Answer 3

Narcotics
Benzodiazepines
Anticholinergic agents

Question 4

What is the difference in clinical presentation between delirium and amnestic disorders?

Answer 4

Amnestic disorders do not impair alertness.

Question 5

explain the key difference between delirium and dementia?

Answer 5

Delirium has a rapid onset, while dementia has a gradual onset

Question 6

In which age group does delirium most commonly occur?

Answer 6

Older adults

Question 7

correct statement about serious mental illness (SMI)

Answer 7

“The disordered thought processes are persistent and impair daily functioning.”

“Depression that doesn’t respond to typical treatment could be a sign of an SMI.”