Fall Bloomers Flashcards
Which of the following is more characteristic of dementia and NOT of normal age-related memory changes?
memory loss that interferes with daily life
occasionally misplacing items
occasional forgetfulness of details
minor short-term memory loss
memory loss that interferes with daily life
T or F. Dementia is the result of physical changes in the brain.
true
T or F. Alzheimer’s Disease was first described as a “pre-senile” dementia.
true
Which of the following is the average life span of an Alzheimer’s patient after initial symptom presentation? 4 years 8 years 2 years 6 years
8 years
All of the following are characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease, except: Cortical atrophy due to neuronal loss Presence of neurofibrillary tangles Presence of dense amyloid plaques Presence of IgM antibodies in the CSF
presence of IgM antibodies in the CSF
Beta amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles are observed in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. They are also observed in patients without Alzheimer’s disease.
First statement is true. Second is false.
Both statements are true.
Both statements are false.
First statement is false. Second is true.
both statements are true
A 70 year old patient is having mental status changes and does not seem to remember recent events, such as whether he ate breakfast, brushed his teeth, or walked his dog. The most likely change of aging is which of the following: Increased serotonin levels Diminished renal function Changes in liver metabolism Decreased acetylcholine levels
decreased acetylcholine levels
One of the reasons that an opioid, such as hydrocodone, seems to cause an increased effect in elderly is which of the following: Increased body fat Decreased opioid receptors Decreased muscle mass Increased opioid receptors
increased body fat
Diphenhydramine is an example of a drug that may not be recommended for geriatric patients per which of the following? Changes in renal function The dosing is too complex Changes in absorption Beer’s criteria
beer’s criteria
A 78 year old male at a long term care facility is yelling and screaming and so an antipsychotic (Zyprexa) is prescribed for him. Which of the following may explain his symptoms? A urinary tract infection Pain due to an abscessed tooth All of the answers are correct An occult fracture
all of the answers are correct
A 79 year old male has experienced drug toxicity secondary to taking both a generic and trade name anticonvulsant (carbamazepine, e.g. Tegretol). Which of the following may be the most appropriate way to prevent this from happening in the future?
Use a calendar
Use nonpharmacological treatments when possible
Observe Beer’s criteria for medication use
Use the same pharmacy
use the same pharmacy
T or F. The Beer’s criteria provides information on correct doses for renally cleared medications.
false
Which of the following provides correct information on unnecessary drug duplication? Beer’s criteria Medication Appropriateness Index Up to Date The Physician’s Desk Reference
medication appropriateness index
In a recently published article, which of the following outcomes has been shown to improve with intensive treatment for periodontal disease in a patient with diabetes?
Decreased hemoglobin A1c
Decreased need for dental extraction
Decreased blood pressure
Decreased need to take diabetes medications
decreased hemoglobin A1c
A patient is taking Lisinopril, levothyroxine, alendronate, and amitriptyline. Which medication may be associated with jaw osteonecrosis? Levothyroxine Alendronate Warfarin Lisinopril
alendronate