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Geriatrics Flashcards

1
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What reversible causes are there for dementia?

A

Vitamin B12 deficiency (normal > 300 pg/mL)
Hypothyroidism
Depression

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What are the first line therapies for urge or overactive bladder?

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Antimuscarinic/anticholinergic agents (oxybutynin, tolerodine, festoterodine)
B-agonist (Mirabegron)

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What are the first line therapies for stress induced overactive bladder?

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a adrenergic agonists (Psuedoephedrine, phenylephrine)

SNRI (duloxetine)

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What urinary incontinence agents have the least anticholinergic?

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oxybutynin TDS

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Which alpha adrenergic blockers are nonspecific and can cause orthostatic hypotension?

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Terazosin, alfuzosin ER, doxazosin

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When is it indicated to start alpha reductase in BPH?

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Large prostate volumes (>40 g)

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What are refractory therapies for OA after failure of first line APAP?

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opioids > NSAIDs

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