Ogbanna Endocrine

Question 1

What kind of geriatric syndrome screening tools are there?

Answer 1

• Mini-cog
• Depression
• Polypharmacy
• Urinary Incontinence
• Falls

Question 2

What is Mini Cog?

Answer 2

Test for cognition in geriatric population.

• 3 item recall test (unrelated)
• Clock draw test (spatial)

Question 3

What are some ADRs with statins?

Answer 3

Myopathy and memory loss

Question 4

What is the BP goal for people older than 60?

Answer 4

150/90

Question 5

What is the triple threat?

Answer 5

Diuretic, ACEi, NSAIDs

Question 6

Which symptoms are usually not present in elders with hypoglycemia?

Answer 6

Tachycardia,anxious, hunger, headache

Question 7

What is the difference between subclinical and overt hypothyroidism?

Answer 7

Subclinical - increased TSH but no change in T3 + T4

Overt - increased TSH and decreased T3 + T4

Question 8

When would you treat elderly hypothyroidism? Why?

Answer 8

When TSH>10ml U /L

Subclinical hypothyroidism could have protective effects
- decreases myocardial oxygen demand

Question 9

What is the maintenance dose for vitamin D3?

Answer 9

800-1000 IU

Question 10

What are the two types of treatments of Vitamin D deficiency?

Answer 10

Burst - 50,000 units QW for 8 weeks

Slow - 50,000 units Qmonthly for 2 - 3 months