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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Flashcards

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What factors does a comprehensive geriatric assessment comprise?

A

Medical (problem list)
Functioning
Psychological (mental status)
Social/environment

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Give some examples of what can be put on a problem list

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Poor mobility
Falls
Confusion
Frailty
Incontinence
Polypharmacy
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Why is acute illness in older people different?

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Pathophysiology response varies
Atypical presentation
Immune response varies

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Give some symptoms of an MI in older people

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Chest pain (only 2/3)
Collapse
Delirium
Dizziness
Breathlessness
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