Geriatrics Flashcards
1
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Muscle Mass Tests
A
DEXA, anthropometry, bioelectrical impedence analysis
2
Q
Muscle strength
A
handgrip strength, expiratory flow
3
Q
Physical performance
A
timed get up and go, short physical performance battery (SPPB), gait speed
4
Q
Frailty
A
self-reported exhaustion, slow gait speed, weak grip, unintentional weight loss, low physical activity