Geriatric Emergencies: Notes Flashcards

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What drugs should be used with extreme caution in elderly patients?

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Beta agonists and theophylline

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What is the potential salivary volume decrease in elderly patients?

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33%

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Why can decrease liver function be a problem in elderly patients?

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Because it impedes detoxification. In other words, it takes the liver longer to filter out drugs in the bloodstream.

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What is a common drug toxicity problem for EMS in regards to elderly patients?

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Lidocaine

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What blood related hormones into the kidneys produce?

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Erythropoietin

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What does Erythropoietin do?

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Stimulates the production of red blood cells

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When can you function decreases in elderly patients, how can this affect their blood?

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They can become it anemic because of reduced red blood cell count.

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What are signs and symptoms of pneumonia?

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Increased dyspnea, congestion, fever, chills, tachypnea, Sputum production, And altered mental status.

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