Lec ` Flashcards
1
Q
What % of people over 65 are on five or more meds?
A
40%
2
Q
What does MCS stand for?
A
Medical Complexity Scale
3
Q
MCS for a patient with no medical problems.
A
MCS 0
4
Q
MCS for controlled or stable medical conditions.
A
MCS 1
5
Q
MCS 2
A
Uncontrolled or Unstable medical conditions
6
Q
MCS 3
A
High risk of mortality
7
Q
MCS Subcategory A
A
No anticipated complications
8
Q
MCS Subcategory B
A
Minor complications anticipated that can be addressed chairside.
9
Q
MCS Subcategory C
A
Major complications anticipated that should be addressed by a medical provider and may require hospitalization.
10
Q
How long after the first heart attack do second heart attacks occur?
A
3 months
