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1. Unintentional weight loss is associated with what in elderly pts?
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a. Increased mortality
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2. What are some of the most common dg associated with unintentional weight loss in elderly (5)
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a. Depression
b. Malignancy c. GI disorder d. Thyroid dysfunction e. Side effects of meds |
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3. This drug can be used to stimulate appetite and produce weight gain
4. This is a synthetic cannabinoid that can improve appetite 5. What antidepressant increases appetitie? |
3. This drug can be used to stimulate appetite and produce weight gain
a. Megestrol 4. This is a synthetic cannabinoid that can improve appetite a. Dronabinol 5. What antidepressant increases appetitie? a. Mirtazapine (remeron) |
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6. KEY POINT: What is the mnemonic MEALS ON WHEELS and what is it used for?
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a. Common causes of unintentional weight loss
b. M: meds/malig c. E: emotional d. A: anorexia/alcohol e. L: late life paranoia f. S: Swallowing and esophageal disorders g. O: Oral factors (carries, dentures, dry mouth) h. N: no money i. W: Wandering (dementia) j. H: hypo/hyperthyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, gonads k. E: Enteric problems l. E: eating problems m. L: low salt, low cholesterol diets n. S: Social problems, shopping |
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7. KEY POINT: unintentional weight loss in the elderly can be associated with depression but should always raise the possibility of what?
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a. Malignancy
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