Intro to Gerries Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of people over 75 are in care homes in the UK?
A
6%
2
Q
How many adults over 65 were diagnosed with dementia?
A
850 000
1/14
3
Q
SE of amlodipine
A
Constipation
4
Q
What kind of assessment should gerries patient get?
A
Comprehensive geriatrics assessment (CGA)
5
Q
What are the big picture questions?
A
Is the problem acute change vs progression
6
Q
What are they key features of delirium?
A
Acute confusion
Inattention
Cognitive impairment
Alertness - drowsy? hyperalert?
7
Q
Causes of delirirum
A
Anticholinergics
Constipation
Benzodiazepine withdrawal
