Geriatrics question n answers graded A+

GeriatricsFall are the __ leading cause of death among the elderly. - correct answer 6th leading cause What are the common causes of falls? - correct answer -visual impairment (always do a vision test afterwards) -gait impairment (arthritis, muscle weakness, B12 def) -Polypahrmacy -Alcohol Orthostatic hypotension (due to anti-HTN meds and decrease baroreflex!) -vertigo, syncope -acute medical illnesses -neuro d/o (stroke, parkinson's) What types of medications can cause a fall? - correct answer antidepressants opiods phenothiazines benzo's diuretics**** urinary urgency! How do you prevent geriatric falls? - correct answer vision eval eval/tx of osteoporosis physical therapy how do you test is a pt might be more prone to falls? - correct answer -up+go test (should be able to stand 10-15 s, if more than 20 = functional impariment) -romberg test