exam 2 Flashcards
geriatric HEENT
temporal arteritis decreased lens accomadation presbycusis poor dentition/false teeth decreased olfaction
geriatric chest and lung exam
kyphotic changes -> decreased lung capacity
increased risk of breast cancer
geriatric CV exam
thrills and bruis
murmurs much more prevalent after 80
geriatric abdominal exam
compression fractures -> altered contour
often present atypical/asymptomatic
perforation, ischemia, inflammation, bleeding
geriatric GU exam
prostatic hypertrophy
vaginal and labial atrophy
squamous cell cancer
vaginal bleeding
geriatric MSK exam
deformities related to arthritis
compression fractions and kyphosis
geriatric neuro exam
olfaction
cognition
gag/speech- aspiration
gait
focus of geriatric care
reduce nursing home placement
reduce hospitalization
quality vs quantity of life (what are the patients goals of care)
socio-econoic issues
falls H&P
full Hx including meds lower extremity weakness gait and and balance vision arthritis pain neuro exam CV exam
Falls- lab tests
CBC, blood chem, EKG, HbAC1, holter monitor, Vit D
falls- treatment
PT and OT
medication review (reduce)
pacemaker
treat underlying conditions
urinary incontinence
more common in females types: -stress -urge -overflow -functional
evaluation of urinary incontinence
fnx alertness, CHF, abdominal, genital exams
CBC, U/A, blood sugar, imagins, culture
post void residual
causes of urinary incontinence
DIAPERS drugs infection atrophic vaginitis psychiatric endocrine restricted mobility stool impaction
urge incontinence
bladder training/toilet schedule
medication- anticholinergic for detrusor stability
reduce/eliminate caffeine
treat underlying infection
stress incontinence
kegels
meds- estrogen? alpah adrenergic agonists
surgery- urethropexy or pubovaginal sligns
pessary- uteriine prolapse
overflow incontinece
important to treat for preservation of renal fnx post void residual volume elevated fecal impaction prostatic enlargement meds- finasteride, alpha adrenergic antagonists treatment w/augments voiding maneuvers: -suprapubic pressure -valsalva maneuver -intermittent catheterization
causes of constipation
meds- opiates, anticholinergics, antidopaminergics, CaCh blockers
mechanical obstruction- tumor, prolapse, adhesions
neuro- CVA, MS
systemic- hypothyroid, diabetes, inflammation, electrolyte disorders
dehydration and inactivity
constipation H&P
meds, fluid intake, disease Hx Abdominal distention and pain rectal exam- tone, impacted stool, hemorrhoids, stricutes, or fissures neuro exam (rectal tone)
constipation tests
electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, TSH, Ca
colonoscopy
ab Xray
CT
contipation treatment
bulk laxatives (don't use w/opiate induced) osmotic agents enemas stool softener hydration maintaing physical activity
pressure ulcers
ischemic soft tissue injury usually over a boney prominence
risk factors- immobility, poor nutrition, incontinence, vascular insufficiency, altered level of consciousness
braden scale to access risk
treatment of pressure ulcers
prevention- pressure relieving devices/mattresses, turning and barrier creams, reduce moisture
antibiotics, bandages
cognitive impairment
benign senescent forgetfulness
dementia
deression
inadequate finances, loss of spouse/children, fnxal decline
widely under recognized due to its non-specific presentation
pseudo-dementia
sensory impairment
increased safety risks olfaction -> spoiled food vision loss hearing loss -> isolation, frustration decreased thirst perception
dementia
presents as slow progressive disease impaired memory and learning behavior and personality changes hallucinations safety -> wondering, high risk for injury
causes of dementia
B-12 deficiency normal pressure hydrocephalus neurosyphillis hypothyroidism seizure disorder
types of dementia
multi-infarct (vascular) lewy body alcoholic parkinsons disease alzheimers pseudo-dementia (depression) picks disease
dementia H&P
meds and substance Hx
living and safety arrangements
basic activities of daily living (ADLs)
instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) aka executive fnxs
weight loss, missed appointment, inappropriate phone calls, repeatedly wearing same clothes, driving
MMSE, GDS
management of dementia
rule out reversible cause cholinesterase inhibitors and/or NMDA receptor antagonists antidepressents structured day simple calm direct communication reorientation realistic goals attention to safety agitated or agreeive restraints
polypharmacy
greater than 5 meds
drug interactions
med errors
altered pharmacodynamics and kinetics
components of mental status exam
appearance and behavior affect/mood language/speech thoughts/perceptions cognitive/executive
lethargic
awake, but tending to fall asleep w/out gentle stimulation
stuporous
falling asleep unless vigorously stimulated
comatose
a sleep like stance from which the patient cannot be awakened
anomia
cannot name common objects
dysphasia
impairment in use of speech
dysarthria
imperfect articulation due to lack of motor coordination
apraxia
inability to turn verbal command into motor performance
thoughts/perceptions
process
content
insight
judgement
process
coherence
content
phobias, anxieties, obsessions, delusions
insight
ability to understand own problem
judgement
appropriate decisions/actions
cognative
orientation
attention
memory
executive
abstract thinking/insight
calculation
constructional ability
orientation
person, place, time
testing insight
proverbs
situational questions
similarities
mini mental exam status
23-30 normal
19-23 borderline
<19 impaired
cerebellar testing
gait
heel to knee and slide down shin
rhomberg/pronator drift
rhomberg
stand with feet close and close eyes
PCML test
pronator drft
contralateral corticospinal tract
pupillary reflex
II and III
esotropia
medial deviation
exotropia
lateral deviation
IV
moves eye down and out
gag reflex
sensory- IX
motor- X
3 layers of skin
epidermis
dermis
sub Q