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Medicine for the Elderly Flashcards

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presentation of MI in older patients

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collapse, delirium, dizziness

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common medications causing fall in elderly

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benzodiazepines
beta blockers
vasodilators

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define orthostatic hypotension

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SBP drop >20mmHg or DPB drop > 10mmHg in 3 mins

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define delirium

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acute change in someone’s mental functioning
is TRANSIENT and acute deterioration
4AT score- used to assess for >65 for delirium in hospital

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