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Geriatrics Flashcards

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Give 3 common causes of falls.

A 
MSK: arthritis, myopathy
Vision impairment
Polypharmacy
Neuro: seizures, TIA, delirium, dementia
CVS: syncope, arrhythmias
Balance / proprioceptive disorders
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What are the 2 most common causes of hypercalcaemia in the elderly?

A

Bony metastases

Primary hyperparathyroidism

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