N6540 Midterm
Agitation - ANS-Change in conduct,-repeating questions, arguing,
Labs- CBC, CMP, B12, TSH
Tx-Psychotropic meds ( Abilify, Risperdal)
- antiseizure meds (Tegretol, Lamictal)
anxiolytics- alprazolam, diazepam
Alcoholism - ANS-alcohol misuse-tachycardia, peripheral neuropathy, tremors
Labs- SBIRT
Tx- sobriety or overall abstinence
Dementia, Iabs and, Tx - ANS-A slowly innovative international cognitive decline- confusion,
disorientation
Labs: cbc, electrolytes, glucose, BUN, Cr. LFTs, TSH, folate, syphilis serology and UA, Mini
intellectual or MoCA
Tx- Cholinesterase inhibitors - donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine or
Namenda
Depression symptoms? Labs? Tx? - ANS-SIGECAPS measures the disturbance in:
Sleep
Interest
Guilt
Energy
Concentration
Appetite
Psychomotor slowing
Suicidal Ideation
Labs assist in causative elements
Tx-Beahvior stabilizer-Haldol, mood stabilizer- olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine
Depression, labs, tx? - ANS-A pervasive feeling of unhappiness, discouragement, can begin
at age 60.
Labs- electrolytes, hormone tiers, dietary deficiency, B13 and vitamin D deficiency
Tx- SNRI's- duloxetine, Effexor, SNRIs-citalopram, escitalipram, sertraline
elder abuse - ANS-Any understanding, intentional, or negligent act through a caregiver or
any other person to an older adult; the act causes damage or serious risk of damage
Labs-?
Tx-call the elder abuse hot line
Periodic screening of gums and mouth can display screen for what? - ANS-1. Oral cancer
2. Unwell-becoming or poorly functioning dentures
three. Periodontal disorder
4. Erosion of dentin
5. Dependence on others for dental sources
What three things do a complete geriatric assessment do? - ANS-1. Identifies care needs
2. Plans care
three. Improves outcomes
What are 9 biomarkers of nutritional deficiency? - ANS-1. Prealbumin,
Agitation - ANS-Change in conduct,-repeating questions, arguing,
Labs- CBC, CMP, B12, TSH
Tx-Psychotropic meds ( Abilify, Risperdal)
- antiseizure meds (Tegretol, Lamictal)
anxiolytics- alprazolam, diazepam
Alcoholism - ANS-alcohol misuse-tachycardia, peripheral neuropathy, tremors
Labs- SBIRT
Tx- sobriety or overall abstinence
Dementia, Iabs and, Tx - ANS-A slowly innovative international cognitive decline- confusion,
disorientation
Labs: cbc, electrolytes, glucose, BUN, Cr. LFTs, TSH, folate, syphilis serology and UA, Mini
intellectual or MoCA
Tx- Cholinesterase inhibitors - donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine or
Namenda
Depression symptoms? Labs? Tx? - ANS-SIGECAPS measures the disturbance in:
Sleep
Interest
Guilt
Energy
Concentration
Appetite
Psychomotor slowing
Suicidal Ideation
Labs assist in causative elements
Tx-Beahvior stabilizer-Haldol, mood stabilizer- olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine
Depression, labs, tx? - ANS-A pervasive feeling of unhappiness, discouragement, can begin
at age 60.
Labs- electrolytes, hormone tiers, dietary deficiency, B13 and vitamin D deficiency
Tx- SNRI's- duloxetine, Effexor, SNRIs-citalopram, escitalipram, sertraline
elder abuse - ANS-Any understanding, intentional, or negligent act through a caregiver or
any other person to an older adult; the act causes damage or serious risk of damage
Labs-?
Tx-call the elder abuse hot line
Periodic screening of gums and mouth can display screen for what? - ANS-1. Oral cancer
2. Unwell-becoming or poorly functioning dentures
three. Periodontal disorder
4. Erosion of dentin
5. Dependence on others for dental sources
What three things do a complete geriatric assessment do? - ANS-1. Identifies care needs
2. Plans care
three. Improves outcomes
What are 9 biomarkers of nutritional deficiency? - ANS-1. Prealbumin,
