Conditions in the Elderly Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
symptoms of sepsis in the elderly?
A
BP drop
decreased temp
lack of tachycardia
CRP and WCC may be low
2
Q
treatment of sepsis?
A
targeted antibios
3
Q
what risk are elderly at when giving antibios?
A
C diff
4
Q
MI symptoms in the elderly?
A
no chest pain
dizzy
delirious
5
Q
investigations for MI?
A
angiogram may not be tolerated
ECG
bloods
XRAY
6
Q
management of MI?
A
ACE
Bb
statin
dual antiplatelet - clopidogrel and aspirin
7
Q
risks of medications for MI?
A
statin can cause muscle weakness
dual antiplatelet has a risk of GI bleed
8
Q
what 3 vaccinations do the elderly get? at what age?
A
influenza (>65)
pneumoccocal (>65)
shingles (>70)
