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Geriatrics Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved Fall are the __ leading cause of death among the elderly. ️️6th leading cause What are the common causes of falls? ️️-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)
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