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15 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following is NOT a characterristic of dementia?
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It is generally reversible when the underlying cause is treated.
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Which of the following may be a consequence of decreased mobility in the elderly?
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Constipation
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77 y/o male, confused, hx of HNT, diminished breath sounds R middle lobe, Rhonchi R lower lobe. Which of the following should you include in your differential diagnoses?
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Pneumonia
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80 y/o female fell outside store. Pt tripped on curb with a hematoma to her forehead, abrasions palms, deformity to R forearm avulsion R knee. When assessing the pt, Which of the following would be most appropriate?
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Detailed physical exam
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The term elderly applies to a person beginning at age?
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65
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Elderly people who live alone are more likely to be?
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Female, age 85 and older
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Which of the following is NOT a common complaint among elderly pts?
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Chest pain
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The elderly pt in shock may be less likely to exhibit which of the following expected manifestations of shock?
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Tachycardia
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Which of the following factors is NOT associated with diabetes in the elderly?
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> production of insulin
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77 y/o confused HR 92 with PVCs, lungs CLEAR = BILAT. Which of the following should you include in your differential diagnoses?
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1 & 2
Pulmonary embolism MI |
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Which of the following is an intrinsic factor of falls in the elderly?
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Glaucoma
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Which of the following is NOT a factor in decreased med compliance in the elderly?
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Multicompartment pill boxes
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Which of the following statements is TRUE of falls in the elderly?
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Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in the elderly.
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Which of the following terms refers to the act of negatively stereotyping elderly people?
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Ageism
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Which of the following is a social problem among the elderly?
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All of the above
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