GERI FINAL CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE REVIEW
●● Which of the following is not a recognized risk factor for Alzheimer
disease?
Dyslipidemia
Hypertension
Alcohol abuse
Traumatic brain injury
Answer: Alcohol Abuse
●● Which of following is not a typical feature of Parkinson's Disease?
bradykinesia
loss of postural reflexes
gait freezing
rigidity
action tremor
Answer: Action tremor
,●● How many of the 78 million "baby boomers" are predicted to
develop Alzheimer's disease in their lifetime?
5 million (6%)
10 million (13%)
15 million (19%)
20 million (26%)
Answer: 10 million (13%)
●● You are treating a 75-year-old patient for early signs of depression.
He has a complex medical history, and brought you a list of 20+ drugs
that he currently takes. Which medication should you choose to treat his
depression that will have the least likelihood of interacting with his other
medications?
Paroxetine
Fluvoxamine
Escitalopram
Sertraline
Answer: Escitalopram
●● to obtain a second medical opinion. He has lost 18 kg (40 lb) in the
past 6 months, is weak, spends most of his time in bed, no longer
participates in family activities, and is no longer interested in watching
sporting events on television. He tends to sit quietly and let his family
, ANSWER questions, but when questioned directly, he indicates that he
cannot swallow solids or liquids because his throat is blocked. His
family reports that he eats and drinks small amounts. He believes he has
undiagnosed cancer that the doctors have yet to find. Physical
examination and cognitive assessment reveal some mild difficulties in
recall. According to the medical records he provides, radiography and
CT of chest are normal, and upper endoscopy is unremarkable. Physical
examination and several sets of blood work have been obtained, none of
which indicate dehydration, anemia, or hepatic or renal dysfunction.
Which of the following
Answer: Occult lung cancer
●● You are seeing a 79-year-old male in the office with worsening
confusion and combativeness over the last few months. His wife states
he has not seen a primary doctor in many years. His evaluation suggests
advanced Parkinson's disease. What is the best initial treatment?
Referral to a neurosurgeon for thalamotomy
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Benztropine (Cogentin)
Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet)
Answer: Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet)
●● Which of the following statements is not true about functional
disability in older adults?
TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE REVIEW
●● Which of the following is not a recognized risk factor for Alzheimer
disease?
Dyslipidemia
Hypertension
Alcohol abuse
Traumatic brain injury
Answer: Alcohol Abuse
●● Which of following is not a typical feature of Parkinson's Disease?
bradykinesia
loss of postural reflexes
gait freezing
rigidity
action tremor
Answer: Action tremor
,●● How many of the 78 million "baby boomers" are predicted to
develop Alzheimer's disease in their lifetime?
5 million (6%)
10 million (13%)
15 million (19%)
20 million (26%)
Answer: 10 million (13%)
●● You are treating a 75-year-old patient for early signs of depression.
He has a complex medical history, and brought you a list of 20+ drugs
that he currently takes. Which medication should you choose to treat his
depression that will have the least likelihood of interacting with his other
medications?
Paroxetine
Fluvoxamine
Escitalopram
Sertraline
Answer: Escitalopram
●● to obtain a second medical opinion. He has lost 18 kg (40 lb) in the
past 6 months, is weak, spends most of his time in bed, no longer
participates in family activities, and is no longer interested in watching
sporting events on television. He tends to sit quietly and let his family
, ANSWER questions, but when questioned directly, he indicates that he
cannot swallow solids or liquids because his throat is blocked. His
family reports that he eats and drinks small amounts. He believes he has
undiagnosed cancer that the doctors have yet to find. Physical
examination and cognitive assessment reveal some mild difficulties in
recall. According to the medical records he provides, radiography and
CT of chest are normal, and upper endoscopy is unremarkable. Physical
examination and several sets of blood work have been obtained, none of
which indicate dehydration, anemia, or hepatic or renal dysfunction.
Which of the following
Answer: Occult lung cancer
●● You are seeing a 79-year-old male in the office with worsening
confusion and combativeness over the last few months. His wife states
he has not seen a primary doctor in many years. His evaluation suggests
advanced Parkinson's disease. What is the best initial treatment?
Referral to a neurosurgeon for thalamotomy
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Benztropine (Cogentin)
Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet)
Answer: Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet)
●● Which of the following statements is not true about functional
disability in older adults?
