Geriatric

Question 1

What are the causes of delirium in the elderly?

Answer 1

• Infections
• Metabolic imbalances
• Medications
• Dehydration
• Surgery / Postoperative

Question 2

What are the symptoms of delirium in the elderly?

Answer 2

• Agitation
• Confusion
• Lethargy

Question 3

What is the management of constipation?

Answer 3

- Pregnancy: Isphagula

- Soft stools:
First: Senna
Second: Lactulose or macrogol

- Hard but not impacted: Stool softener

- Impacted stools: Phosphate enema

Question 4

Define what is lasting power of attorney.

Answer 4

Legal document appointing someone to make decision’s for a patient in regards to their:
- Health
- Finances.

Question 5

What are the types of lasting power of attorney?

Answer 5

1. Health and welfare
2. Property and financial affairs.

Question 6

What is an advance directive?

Answer 6

A legal document where a patient writes the treatment he/she may want or not want if they become unable to make a decision.