Kim's Geriatric Common Disorders-Leik Review Exam Study Guide.
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Geriatric
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Geriatric
Kim's Geriatric Common Disorders-Leik
Review Exam Study Guide.
Elder Abuse-- - answer--Presence of bruising, skin tears, & fractures that are poorly
explained.
--Presence of STD, vaginal, and/or rectal bleeding, bruises on breasts are indicators of possible
sexual abuse.
--Malnutrition, poor ...
Cognition and mood disorders: Depression, geriatric bipolar disorder.
Risk of falls: history of falls, gait and balance, vision, hypotension, postural hypotension,
arrythmias, osteoporosis, type of shoes, assistive devices
Atypical antipsychotics: - answer✔--Block Box Warning of the high risk of mortality in
elederly (from long term care facilities) with dementia who are treated with atypical
antipsychotics.
--Ex: Seroquel
Antihistamines: - answer✔--Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is the most sedating antihistamine.
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