Deck 57: Geriatric Syndromes

Question 1

Geriatric Syndromes are defined as common conditions seen in older adults that cannot be classified into a single disease but have a significant impact on well-being and quality of life.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Presbycusis is defined as

A) Age-related vision loss
B) Age-related hearing loss
C) Ringing in the ears
D) Pain in the ears

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The most common event that in turn causes loss of independence in older adults is:

A) Frailty
B) Delirium
C) Falls
D) Hearing loss

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Frailty tends to be more prevalent in the presence of any stressors in the body.

Question 5

Leading factors for urinary incontinence include:

A) Female gender
B) Cognitive impairment
C) Impaired mobility
D) All of the above

Question 6

An 86-year-old female presents to the emergency department with acute onset of worsening confusion. She appears more agitated and anxious to caregivers. She has been physically aggressive with one caregiver and this is reported to be an abrupt change from her baseline mental status. This is most consistent with:

A) Hypoactive delirium
B) Hyperactive delirium
C) Mixed delirium
D) None of the above

Question 7

Key features of delirium include:

A) Acute onset with a fluctuating course
B) Gradual onset with a progressive course
C) Acute onset with a progressive course
D) Gradual onset with a fluctuating course

Question 8

According to the American Geriatric Society, a person must have three or more specific characteristics in order to be classified with frailty. The three characteristics include:

A) Weight loss, exhaustion, falls
B) Weight loss, slowness, delirium
C) Weight loss, low activity level, weakness
D) Weight loss, low activity level, incontinence

Question 9

Some common medications that contribute to worsening of urinary incontinence include alpha blockers, loop diuretics, and narcotics.

Question 10

A 68-year-old man comes into your primary care clinic for a routine visit. He complains of increased difficulty reading the morning newspaper. He notes the problem has been occurring now for a few months and seems better when he borrows his wife's reading glasses. As a provider you should:

A) Place an urgent referral to ophthalmology
B) Diagnosis him with glaucoma and provide him with education regarding treatment
C) Educate regarding presbycusis and notify him this is a normal process of aging
D) Educate regarding presbyopia and notify him this is a normal process of aging