Geriatric Psychiatry

Question 1

The most common mental disorders of old age

Answer 1

Depressive disorders
cognitive disorders
phobias
alcohol use disorders

high risk of suicide
and drug induced psychiatric symptoms

Question 2

Importance of delirium and dementia

Answer 2

Reversable caused of delirium and dementia are important due to if they are not diagnoses accurately and in a timely fashion, they can progress into an irreversible state.

Question 3

Percent of older adults with depression

Answer 3

15%

Question 4

Risk factors for depression at an older age

Answer 4

Age is not a risk factor
rather: Being widowed
having a chronic illness are associated with vulnerability to depressive disorders.

Question 5

Common signs of depressive disorders

Answer 5

Reduced energy and concentration
Sleep problems (especially early awakening)
Decreased appetite
weight loss and somatic complaints

Question 6

Difference between symptoms seen in older adults vs younger adults

Answer 6

Older persons place increased emphasis on somatic complaints

Question 7

Older people are particularly vulnerable to depressive episodes with what features

Answer 7

Melancholic features

Question 8

Cognitive impairment to depressed geriatric patients are called:

Answer 8

Dementia syndrome of depression (pseudodementia)

Question 9

Age of onset of delusional disorder

Answer 9

Age 40 and 55 - but can occur anytime during the geriatric period.