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Geriatrics
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,1. Which of the following is the most common cause of anemia
in the elderly?
- A) Vitamin B12 deficiency
- B) Iron deficiency
- C) Chronic kidney disease
- D) Folate deficiency
ANS: B) Iron deficiency
2. The "Get Up and Go" test is primarily used to assess what
aspect of geriatric function?
- A) Cognitive ability
- B) Nutritional status
- C) Gait and balance
- D) Blood pressure stability
ANS: C) Gait and balance
3. What is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age
of 65?
- A) Glaucoma
- B) Cataracts
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, - C) Diabetic retinopathy
- D) Age-related macular degeneration
ANS: D) Age-related macular degeneration
4. Which of the following medications is least likely to
contribute to falls in elderly patients?
- A) Benzodiazepines
- B) Opioids
- C) Antihypertensives
- D) Antibiotics
ANS: D) Antibiotics
5. What is the primary goal of palliative care for elderly
patients?
- A) Cure the underlying disease
- B) Prevent further medical decline
- C) Improve quality of life and relieve symptoms
- D) Focus on psychological support only
ANS: C) Improve quality of life and relieve symptoms
### Multiple Response Questions
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Geriatrics
LATEST EXIT EXAM REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following is the most common cause of anemia
in the elderly?
- A) Vitamin B12 deficiency
- B) Iron deficiency
- C) Chronic kidney disease
- D) Folate deficiency
ANS: B) Iron deficiency
2. The "Get Up and Go" test is primarily used to assess what
aspect of geriatric function?
- A) Cognitive ability
- B) Nutritional status
- C) Gait and balance
- D) Blood pressure stability
ANS: C) Gait and balance
3. What is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age
of 65?
- A) Glaucoma
- B) Cataracts
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, - C) Diabetic retinopathy
- D) Age-related macular degeneration
ANS: D) Age-related macular degeneration
4. Which of the following medications is least likely to
contribute to falls in elderly patients?
- A) Benzodiazepines
- B) Opioids
- C) Antihypertensives
- D) Antibiotics
ANS: D) Antibiotics
5. What is the primary goal of palliative care for elderly
patients?
- A) Cure the underlying disease
- B) Prevent further medical decline
- C) Improve quality of life and relieve symptoms
- D) Focus on psychological support only
ANS: C) Improve quality of life and relieve symptoms
### Multiple Response Questions
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