Geriatrics - Fall Prevention

Question 1

Falls - Non-Modifiable Risk Factors

Answer 1

age-related muscle weakness
impaired balance & mobility
arthritis, stroke, DM, hypertension, dementia

Question 2

Falls - Modifiable Risk Factors

Answer 2

medication use
poor foot care
unsafe footwear
impaired vision
hearing problems
unsafe environment

Question 3

Falls - Consequences

Answer 3

fear of falling –> loss of confidence –> loss of ability to live independently
admission to hospital
eventual institutional relocation

Question 4

Medications - Fall Risk (Statistically Significant)

Answer 4

loop diuretics
benzodiazepines
PPIs

Question 5

STOPPFall Drugs

Answer 5

BZDs
antipsychotics
opioids
antidepressants
antiepileptics
diuretics
alpha-blockers
centrally-acting antihypertensives
sedative antihistamines
vasodilators
OAB drugs