Elderly Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 or more causes of delirium.
A
- Infection
- Malignancy
- Post operative
- Constipation
- Pain
- Hypoxia
- Stroke
- Metabolic disturbance- eg. Hyponatraemia
- Dehydration
- New medication/ medication withdrawal
- Urinary retention
- Shock
2
Q
What are the 5 geriatric giants?
A
- Immobility
- Instability
- Incontinence
- Intellectual failure
- Inability to look after oneself
3
Q
What sedative is recommended by NICE as 1st line for patients with delirium who are a risk to themselves/others?
A
Haloperidol
