9 Elderly - Falls Flashcards
1
Q
Who needs to go to falls clinic
A
recurrent falls - no identified cause
poor balance
undiagnosed “dizziness”
syncope
2
Q
History is the key to falls - a few key questions
A
Do they remember falling
vertigo
numb feet
joint symptoms
Recent changes in medication
3
Q
2 assessments also done in association with falls
A
Osteoporosis assessment
Vision assessment
4
Q
Absolute warfarin contraindications (5) Relative contraindications (5)
A
Bleeding dathesis Recent GI/GU bleed Severe hypertension (180/100) Previous intercranial bleed Pregnancy Relative: Falls Dementia Unexplained anaemia Alcoholism Expected poor complience
5
Q
Drugs affect Digioxin levels:
A
Amiodarone - levels doubled Diltiazem Verapamil Antibiotics Hydroxychloroquine/Chloroquine
6
Q
Symptoms of Dig tox
A
Anorexia Lethergy Confusion Blurred vision - yellow/green halos Bradycardia
