NR 601 Midterm Study Guide with Complete Solutions

NR 601 Midterm Study Guide with Complete Solutions What does CGA stand for? - ANSComplete Geriatric Assessment What is the purpose of the CGA? - ANSThat physical health is related to psychosocial, functional ability, and a safe environment Who is a CGA more beneficial for? - ANSThe vulnerable older adult What are the five domains of a CGA? - ANSphysical health, functional health, psychological health, socioenvironmental support, and quality of life measures Functional health shows - ANShow the older adult can care for themselves day to day Who was the Beers Criteria created by? - ANSThe American Geriatric Society What is the purpose of the Beers Criteria? - ANSimprove medication selection and avoid dangerous medications Who is the Beers Criteria tailored for? - ANS65 years or older in all setting except hospice and palliative care What is the except for Beers Criteria in all adults aged 65 years of age or older? - ANSHospice and palliative care settings What is the reasoning that the Beers Criteria is not applicable in the hospice and palliative care settings? - ANSbecause in hospital and palliative care settings, we are focusing on keeping the patient comfortable What does the Beers Criteria stress? - ANSthe importance of deprescribing to avoid polypharmacy and drug reaction