Geriatrics

Question 1

Process of growing old

Answer 1

Aging

Question 2

Study of factors affecting aging

Answer 2

Gerontology

Question 3

Branch of medicine that deals with illnesses of the elderly

Answer 3

Geriatrics

Question 4

Age-related or disease-related loss of adaptation

Answer 4

Frailty

Question 5

Criteria for frailty

Answer 5

unexplained wt loss
weakness
decreased physical activity
self-reported exhaustion
slowed walking speed

Question 7

Loss of ms mass and strength due to aging

Answer 7

Sarcopenia

Question 8

Characteristics of sarcopenia

Answer 8

Loss of muscle mass
Increased fat mas and abdominal girth

Question 9

Disease-related loss of muscle mass and fat mass

Answer 9

Cacchexia

Question 10

Senile posture

Answer 10

Forward head
Thoracic kyphosis
Flattened lumbar curve
Hips and knees in flexion

Question 11

Body segments with increased risk for fx in the elderly

Answer 11

Mid throacic
Upper lumbar
Hips

Question 12

Normal bone scan score

Answer 12

• 1.00 and less

Question 13

BMD score of a pt with osteopenia

Answer 13

-1.1 to -2.4

Question 14

BMD scan score of a pt with osteoporosis

Answer 14

-2.5 above

Question 15

Recommended intake of calcium for the elderly per day

Answer 15

1200 mg/day

Question 16

Recommended intake of vitamin D for the elderly per day

Answer 16

800-1000 IU/day

Question 17

Major risk factor for most cardiovascular diseases

Answer 17

Hypertension (HTN)

Question 18

Characteristics of the cardiovascular system of an elderly pt

Answer 18

decreased HRmax
decreased arterial compliance
decreased baroreceptor sensitivity (results in OH)
L ventricular hypertrophy

Question 19

What lung capacities are increased in an elderly patient?

Answer 19

RV (1.5k)
FRC (2.5k)

Question 20

Decreased Hcl in the gastrointestinal system

Answer 20

Hypochlorhydria

Question 21

S/Sx of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Answer 21

Increased urgency
Dribbling
Interrupted urine stream
Increased frequency in urination

Question 23

3Ps of type 2 DM

Answer 23

Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia

Question 24

A group of symptoms that impair daily fxn

Answer 24

Dementia

Question 25

most common type of dementia in the elderly

Answer 25

Alzheimer's

Question 26

Causes of alzheimer's disease

Answer 26

Apolipoprotein 4 (APOE4) Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) Acetylcholine

Question 27

Where is APOE4 found?

Answer 27

Chromosome 19

Question 28

Where is APP found?

Answer 28

Chromosome 21

Question 30

This symptom is commonly seen among Alzheimer's pts wherein they become agitated and confused during late afternoon to evening

Answer 30

Sundowning

Question 31

Acute degenerative disorder that waxes and wanes overtime

Answer 31

Delirium

Question 32

Cloudy, opaque lens wherein central vision is lost

Answer 32

Cataract

Question 33

Far sightedness

Answer 33

Presbyopia

Question 34

Loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision

Answer 34

Glaucoma

Question 35

Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss

Answer 35

Presbycusis

Question 36

Exercise prescription for elderly pts

Answer 36

150 mins of moderate intesnsity exercise per wk