Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Flashcards

1
Q

What anti-emetic to use with someone with dementia or falls risk?

A

Domperidone - no EPSFx, but can prolong QT.

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2
Q

CGA is?

A
Multidisciplinary
Multidimensional
Psych
Function
Holistic
come up with PLAN for Rx.
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3
Q

What is assessed in CGA?

A

Medical
Functional ability
Cog/psych
Socioenvironmental - family/housing

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4
Q

Screening medical in CGAs?

A

Osteoporosis

Nutrition

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5
Q

How to assess function in CGAs?

A

PADLs
DADLs
CADLs

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6
Q

RUDAS stands for?

A

Rowland Universal DeMentia Assessment Scale

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