Falls Flashcards
1
Q
What are some causes of dizziness?
A
Psychogenic
Unsteadiness
Vertigo - BPPV, menieres, acoustic neuroma
Presyncope
2
Q
What interventions can be used to prevent falls?
A
Strength and balance training
Home hazard assessment
Vision assessment
Medication review
3
Q
What is FRAX10?
A
Scoring for osteoporosis
Gives 10 year fracture risk
4
Q
What is the treatment for osteoporosis?
A
Alendronic acid 70mg once weekly
Calcium
Vitamin D
5
Q
How can falls be prevented?
A
Ask over 65s routinely if they have fallen
Offer multifactorial falls assessment
6
Q
What investigations should be done after a fall?
A
ECG
FBC, U&Es
Blood sugar
Lying and standing BP
TFTs, B12, folate - if peripheral neuropathy
Dix-hallpike - if vertigo
Consider echo
