Geriatrics Flashcards by Ciaran Gallagher | Brainscape

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How to diagnose delirium

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4 AT (questionnaire)

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A 4AT score of 4 above, 1-3 and 0 mean what

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4 and above = Possible delirium +/- cognitive impairment
1-3 = Possible cognitive impairment
0 = Delirium or severe cognitive impairment unlikely

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How to diagnose dementia

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Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE)

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How to asses risk of osteoporosis

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FRAX of QFRACTURE tool

- Assess BMD using DEXA scanning

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