Geriatrics Flashcards
1
Q
Name some of the causes of constipation
A
- Drugs (NSAIDs, psychiatric drugs, anti-epileptics,diuretics etc.)
- Diabetes
- Electrolyte disturbances
- Autonomic neuropathy
- Colonic strictures
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Obstruction
- Irritable bowel syndrome
2
Q
How can constipation be managed?
A
- Increased fibre, fluids and activity levels
- Bulk-forming laxatives
- Osmotic laxatives (lactulose, phosphate etc.)
- Stimulant laxatives (senna, docusate etc.)
- Prokinetic laxatives (prucalopride)
3
Q
Which screening tool is used to screen for delirium?
A
4AT
4
Q
Describe the pharmacological management of delirium
A
- Stop bad drugs
- Quetiapine if danger to themselves or in distress
5
Q
Which medications are used in “Just in Case medicines”?
A
- Morphine
- Midazolam
- Hyoscine Butylbromide
- Levomepromazine
