Geriatrics and Palliative Care Flashcards
1
Q
What are the geriatric giants? (5)
A
Immobility/Falls Incompetence (Confusion, impaired intellect) Incontinence Impaired homeostasis Iatrogenic disorders
2
Q
What are the sections of a comprehensive geriatric assessment? Who is involved in each section? (8)
A
Medical assessment - Doctor, nurse, SaLT, pharmacist, dietician
Functional assessment - OT, PT, SaLT
Psychological assessment - Doctor, nurse, psychologist
Social and environment assessment - OT, social worker
3
Q
What five symptoms need to be managed in palliative care and what drugs are used?
A
Pain - Opiates
Breathlessness - Opiates, Benzodiazepines (Lorazepam)
Nausea/Vomiting - Ondansetron
Agitiation/Delirium - Antipsychotic - Haloperidol
Secretions - Hyoscycamine
