Confusion
FALLS
POLYPHARMACY
POT POURRI
100
What is the clinical term for confusion that may include an acute change in mental status with a fluctuating course, inattention, disorganized thinking and altered level of consciousness?
What is Delirium?
100
This syndrome puts the older adult at risk for falls due to rushing, among other things.
What is Incontinence?
100
"Start low and go slow" is necessary when starting an older adult on these
What is... medications?
100

#1 reason for morbididty/mortality in elderly

falls

200

The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease.

What is older age? 

over 82 years old

200
This exercise has been associated with reduced fall risk, improved balance, and reduced fear of falling
What is Tai Chi?
200
Medication used for sleep and pruritis that should be avoided in older adults
What is diphenhydramine (Benedryl)?
200
The age of the "oldest old" that are the fastest growing in numbers?
What is AGE 85+?
300

Tool used to test mild cognitive impairment

What is the MMSE (Mini-Mental State Exam) or MOCA

300
Evidence is limited regarding the use of these to reduce falls.
What are restraints?
300

ACEIs are one of our first-line agents for hypertension, but in around 10% of patients they can worsen stress incontinence because of this side effect.

cough

300

Confusion, constipation and falls are atypical presentations of this medical problem

What is DEHYDRATION?

400

 a term used to describe a range of unusual behaviors — often including agitation, confusion, and restlessness — that occur during the transition from daylight to darkness in patients with dementia

Sundown Syndrome


400

physical activity promotion service for people with chronic and complex health conditions

Adaptive physical activity (APA) program

criteria-not acutely ill or frail

400
Name of a published list of medications used to identify potentially inappropriate medications for older adults.
What is the Beers List/Criteria?
400
A geriatric syndrome that is a common cause for institutionalization?
What is urinary incontinence?
500

One example of a simple, bedside test of cognitive impairment

drawing face of clock

500

Two possible recommendations for a client to prevent falls.

Physical strengthening exercises and a PT home evaluation, APA

500

Name one common drug classification that may cause delirium in older adults.

What is anticholinergics? antihistamines? benzodiazepines?

always r/o SE of meds before further intervention

500

Activities needed to maintain one’s immediate environment, for example, housekeeping

Instrumental activities of daily living

EX: managing finances, handling transportation, shopping, preparing meals, using the telephone or other communication devices, managing medications  

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