medicine of the older adult

Question 1

what sign may be seen on CT in acute ischaemic stroke

Answer 1

hyperdense artery

Question 1

what is the aim of a hip fracture surgery

Answer 1

to allow full weight bearing immediately post-op

Question 2

investigations of dementia

Answer 2

blood screen in primary care
neuro-imaging in secondary care

Question 3

what weight loss is diagnostic of malnutrition

Answer 3

Loss of 10 kg in the last 6 months

Question 4

what bone protection is offered to those on long term steroids

Answer 4

Alendronic acid, vitamin D and calcium supplements

Question 5

what is the preferred method of analgesia for patients with NOF fracture

Answer 5

Ilio-fascial nerve block

Question 6

which medications improve mortality in chronic heart failure ?

Answer 6

• Beta blockers
• ACEi/ARBs
• Spironolactone
• Hydralazine & isosorbide dinitrate

Question 7

first line investigation for occult hip fractures ?

Answer 7

MRI hip

Question 8

which scoring tool is used to assess stroke

Answer 8

ROSIER

Question 9

which medications cause impulse control disorders

Answer 9

dopamine receptor agonists