Lecture 7- Falls Flashcards
1
Q
The most important intervention for fall prevention is….
A
Strengthen leg muscles and balance training
2
Q
Treatment for Osteoporosis
A
Calcium, Vitamin D, anti-resorptive therapy
3
Q
What populations are more prone to falling
A
Hospitilized or living in nursing homes
4
Q
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors in falling
A
Intrinsic- changes related to aging, disease or medication
Extrinsic- Environmental factors and activity related factors
5
Q
Falling is a _____, not a diagnosis
A
Symptom!- deserves a complete eval just like any other presenting symptom would
6
Q
What percentage of falls can we prevent with good treatment and prevention?
A
85%!
7
Q
Every woman should be screen for osteoporosis at age ___, every man at age _____
A
65, 70
