Pre-Presentation
Which one of the following is not a health awareness observed in September?
A. Fall Prevention
B. Pain Awareness
C. Emergency Preparedness
D. American Heart Month
What is an example of a cause of falls?
Decline in senses (eyesight, hearing, etc.)
Other health conditions (diabetes, heart diseases, thyroid problems, etc.)
Unsafe footwear and environment
Confusion
In what population does pain tend to get unreported?
Elderly Population
True or False: You should have an emergency plan for your pet or service animal.
True
True or False: Xanax (alprazolam) is not known for causing falls.
False
True or False: There are pain medications that can be applied to the skin.
True. There are creams, ointments, lotions, and other topical formulations that contain ingredients to treat pain.
What should you do if you fall?
A. Remain on the ground and stay calm
B. Try to get up immediately
A. Remain on the ground and stay calm
Steps to follow if you fall:
Remain calm and stay on the ground to recover from emotional shock
Determine if you are hurt before standing
If you are hurt, call for help or 911
Let you doctor know that you have fallen after you recover
What is the most commonly used drug for pain?
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
What is the name of the sponsor of the Emergency Preparedness Campaign?
Ready Campaign
True or False: Opioids can not cause falls.
False
True or False: The fear of falling is common.
True
Fear of falling is common - limits activity and decreases quality of life
What two elements keep your bones strong and healthy?
Calcium and Vitamin C
What drug mentioned in this presentation do you give a patient who overdose on opioids to save his or her life?
Naloxone (Narcan)
How many steps are in Making a Plan?
4
Which one of the following does not have anti-inflammatory effects?
A. Aleve
B. Motrin
C. Tylenol
D. Voltaren
C. Tylenol
How much does pain management cost the US annually?
A. hundreds of dollars
B. thousands of dollars
C. billions of dollars
D. trillions of dollars
C. billions of dollars
~ $560 billion – $635 billion per year
True or False: Opioids can cause falls.
True.
What is the maximum daily dose of brand name acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
3 grams
What is the name of the first week theme of the Emergency Preparedness Campaign?
Make a Plan
True or False: Muscle relaxants increase the risk of falls and delirium in older adults.
True
What condition affects Americans more than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined?
Pain
True or False: Benzodiazepines help with sleeping only.
False - they also help with anxiety
What NSAID is the best choice for patients with heart problems?
Naproxen (Naprosyn/Aleve)
What natural disaster did many parts of Somerset County, NJ faced last week?
Severe flooding
Which medication is available as a tablet and topical formulation?
A. Acetaminophen
B. Diclofenac
C. Ibuprofen
C. Oxycodone
B. Diclofenac