Wk 29 - Frailty Flashcards
1
Q
Which groups are you concerned for when experiencing frailty?
A
- Inc risk of deterioration
- Worse outcomes from illness
- High risk of hospital admission
- Inc length of hospital stay
- Care home admission
- Death
2
Q
What are the symptoms of frailty?
A
- Falls
- Immobility
- Delirium
- Incontinence
- Susceptibility to s/e of meds
3
Q
What are the symptoms of anticholinergic burden?
A
- Sedation
- Constipation
- Urinary retention
- Blurred vision
- Inc risk of falls
4
Q
What combinations would you avoid when taking NSAIDs?
A
- ACE + ARB
- Existing renal disease
- HF
- Warfarin
- > 75 w/o PPI
5
Q
What combinations would you avoid when taking warfarin?
A
- Antiplatelet
- NSAID
- Macroline
- Quinolone
- Metronidazole
6
Q
What combinations would you avoid when you have HF?
A
- Glitazone
- NSAID
- TCA
7
Q
Which medications do you stop when severely dehydrated?
A
- NSAIDs
- ACE/ARB
- Diuretic
- Metformin
8
Q
What are examples of drugs that are poorly tolerated in frail older people?
A
- Digoxin
- Antipsychotics
- TCA
Benzo
- Antimuscarinic
- Co-codamol
