Geriatrics

Question 1

what is the most common endocrine issue causing carpal tunnel in the elderly?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Hypercortisolism
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Hypoadenocortisolism

Answer 1

C

Hypothyroidism

Question 2

Which of the following is irreversible and involves loss of the central field of vision leading to blindness?
A. Macular degeneration
B. Papilladema
C. Cataracts

Answer 2

A

Macular degeneration

Question 3

What is the most common cause of auditory conduction loss in the elderly?
A. Frontal lobe tumors
B. Excessive Cerumen 
C. Excessive lacrimation
D. Arterial blockage

Answer 3

B

Cerumen

Question 4

Two most common areas of fractures in the elderly?
A. Hip
B. Shoulder
C. Wrist
D. Knee

Answer 4

A and C

Question 5

These are called the barnacles of old age. They form on the skin and most of the time end up on the face.
A. Seborrheic keratosis
B. Seborrheic anhydrosis
C. Lichenification

Answer 5

A

Question 6

which 2 of the following can be a result of chewing tobacco or pre cancerous lesions in or on the oral mucosa?
A. Folliculitis
B. Actinic keratosis
C. Leukoplakia
D. Lichenification

Answer 6

C and D

Question 7

What is a non-specific lab result testing for prostate cancer?
A. PSS
B. PSA
C. AST
D. ALA

Answer 7

B
PSA

*0-4 is normal if above 4 then further testing needs to be done basically if its high it says there is something wrong

Question 8

Which test is usually ordered if Osteoporosis is suspected?
A. CBC
B. DEXA
C. PET
D. XRAY

Answer 8

B

DEXA must be used to evaluate bone calcium

Question 9

T/F: Blood calcium levels usually remain normal in osteoprosis?

Answer 9

T

Thats why we need that dexa doe

Question 10

Which of the following would lead to pale thin skin and is highly associated with smokers?
A. Venous insufficiency
B. Arterial insufficiency
C. None of the above

Answer 10

B

Art like to smoke and his skin is pale and thin

Question 11

where in the body would you typically see venous insufficiency take place first?
A. Upper extremity
B. Lungs
C. Lower extremity
D. genital region

Answer 11

C

Lower extremity

Question 12

Strokes are associated with a tear of the ______?
A. Tunica intima
B. Tunica intermedia
C. Tunica media

Answer 12

A

Question 13

Aging effects the majority of bodily functions to decrease. which 3 would usually remain the same even when others have decreased?
A. Blood glucose
B. RBCs
C. WBCs
D. Blood calcium

Answer 13

A C D

Question 14

Residual volume, fat and \_\_\_\_\_ will usually increase as we age?
A. GFR
B. Extension movements
C. Turgor
D. ESR

Answer 14

D

ESR