AMk tach 20/5 Flashcards

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what drugs increase risk of postural hypotension

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vasodilators
diuretics
negative inotropes
antidepressants
opiates

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2
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mx of OH

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medication review
ensure adequate hydration
reduce adverse outcomes of falls - home adaptations
fludrocrtisone - poor evidence base

iontrope - contractility - bb and ccb

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delirium

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impairemnt of consciouness
flcutuating distrubance in levle of c
attentiona dn global cognition

psych disorders
haullucinations
altered perosnality
lack of insight
change of severity throughout the day

underlying cx for tx
agaitation - haloperidol or lorazepam

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dementia eatures

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gradual onset, slwoly porgressive over months
cosnciousnes umimpaired
attention preserved
often noraml

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5
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symmetrical tremou r

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tkaing antipsychotic like haloperiodl

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6
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asymetrical tremour

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parkinsons

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7
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essential trmeour

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bilateral and symmetric - mor enoticableo on one side - younger peeps

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