Geriatrics 45-46

Question 1

Typical classification of older adult

Answer 1

> 65

Question 2

Age strata

Answer 2

60-70
71-80
81-90
>90

Question 3

Health and functional status

Answer 3

Frail vs non-frail older adult

Question 4

Living or caregiving environment

Answer 4

Community-dwelling, assisted living, comprehensive care

Dependent, independent

Question 5

Older adults currently make up _% of the US population but use _ % of prescription medications

Answer 5

13%
33%

Question 6

Those aged >_ years are the fastest growing segment of the US

Answer 6

75 years

Women live longer
67% of those aged >85 years are women

Question 7

Predominant cause of death in geriatrics

Answer 7

Chronic disease

Question 8

Key roles of pharmacist when caring for older adults in inpatient medical/surgical unit

Answer 8

Managing medications
What they are taking and how they are taking it - reconciliation

Question 9

Role of pharmacist in retail

Answer 9

Vaccines
Safety caps, accessibility, techniques
Drug interactions
First degree information
OTC education
Insurance

Question 10

Role of pharmacist in ambulatory care

Answer 10

Growing role

Question 11

Role of pharmacist in Long term care

Answer 11

Support providers (MD, NP, PA) to answer questions about medications

Consult on medication regimens, recommend initiation or adjustments of medications based on clinical data

Serve as provider w/prescriptive authority

Question 12

Pharmacy service in LTC: Consultant

Answer 12

Review medication administration, patient charts, medication storage at monthly or 3 month intervals

Question 13

Healthy aging

Answer 13

increasingly important

Mental health
Prevent or treat mood disorders and cognitive impairment

Nutritional Health
Prevent or treat deficiencies, diabetes,

Cognitive health: education, cognitively stimulating exercises, social activity

Stable housing

Physical Health

Access to health care (preventative)