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HK Last - Cardio > Geriatrics > Flashcards

Geriatrics Flashcards

1
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highest rates of morbidity in seniors

A

HTN
arthritis
heart disease
DM

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top causes of mortality in seniors

A 
heart disease
malignant neoplsms
cerebrovscular dz
chronic lower rep disease
accidents
alzeimers
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3
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adverse effects of cholinesterase inhibitors used to treat alzeighmers dementia

A

GI
insomnia
bardycardia

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4
Q

MMSE scoring

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normal 27-30

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5
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extreme pain and stiffness of proximal extremities (hip shoulder)
no muscle weakness
inccreased ESR
response to corticosteroids
fever
wt loss
pain and stiffness
A

polymalgia rheumatica

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signs of malnutrition

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hypoalbuminemia
hypocholesterolemia
loss of 5% body weight or 5 kg
BMI <23.5

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HK Last - Cardio (16 decks)

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