Intro to Geriatrics

Question 1

Factors that influence the aging process

Answer 1

• Genes
• Diet
• Accidents
• Toxins
• Illness

Question 2

Why are there increasing numbers of older persons in the world?

Answer 2

Due to longer survival rates and decreased birth rates

Question 3

5 leading causes of death in the elderly

Answer 3

1. Heart disease
2. Cancer
3. Stroke
4. Chronic LRI
5. Alzheimer’s

Question 4

MC reported chronic condition in the elderly?

Answer 4

HTN (nearly 50% of elderly)

Question 5

Avg number of office visits per elderly person per year?

Answer 5

7 or more a year for 75 or older

Question 6

3 MC reasons for elderly health visits

Answer 6

1. Essential HTN
2. DM
3. Arthropathies

Question 7

What is the MC reason for hospital admission of the elderly?

Answer 7

Heart disease (CHF)