Geriatrics Flashcards

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What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?

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Sudden episodic attacks of vertigo induced by changes in head position

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Describe the epidemiology of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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Leading cause of vertigo
Increased incidence in the elderly
Increased risk in those with gallstones(calcium deposits)

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Describe the aetiology of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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Detachment of otoliths from the utricle of the inner ear
Detached particles migrate into semicircular canals where they stimulate hair cells and lead to vertigo symptoms
Acummulation of cholelithiasis in semi circular cells of inner earrr

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Describe the presentation of patient with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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Vertigo triggered by changes in head position (e.g. rolling in bed, looking up)
Recurrent episodes lasting aroung 30secs-1 minute
May be associated with nausea&vomiting
No auditory symptoms

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How is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo diagnosed?

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Positive Dix-Hallpike maneouvre
Lie down with one ear pointed to ground-> check for nystagmus

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Name some differentials for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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Menieres disease
Vestibular neuritis
Labyrinthitis

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How is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo managed?

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Epley maneuver-works in around 80%(aims to detach otoliths out of semicircular canal and back to utricle)
Usually resolves spontaneously after a few weeks/months
Can teach patients at home exercises: ‘vestibular rehab’: e.g Brandt-Daroff exercisesBetahistine not very useful

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Describe the prognosis for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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1/2 will have recurrence of sx 3-5 years after diagnosis

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What group of patients are more at risk of developing pressure ulcers?

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Patients who are unable to move parts of their body due to illness, paralysis or advancing age

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Where do pressure ulcers typicallly develop?

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Over bony prminences like the sacrum or heel

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Name some risk factors for developing pressure ulcers?

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Malnourishment
Incontinence; urinary and faecal
Lack of mobility
Pain-; leads to decreased mobility

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What scoring system is used to grade pressure ulcers?

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Waterlow score

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How are pressure ulcers manageed?

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Moist wound environemnt: hydrocolloid dressings and hydrogels(no soap)
Wound swabs not routinely done-> systemic abx use decided on clinical basis(surrounding cellulitis etc)
Consider referral to tissue viability nurses
Surgical debriedement for selected wounds

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Whata re lower urinary tract sympotms?

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Group of sx that occur as a result of abnormal storage, voiding or post micturition function of bladder, prostate or urethra

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Describe the aetiology of LUTS

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Neurological
Bladder
Prostate
Urethral
Other mass effect

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How can LUTS be classified?

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Voiding
Storage
Post-micturition

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Name somee voiding symptoms LUTS

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Hesitancy
Straining
Terminal dribbling
Incomplete emptying
Weak/intermittent urinary stream

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Name some storage sx LUTS

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Urgency
Frequency
Nocturia
Urinary incontinence

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Name some post-micturition sx LUTS

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Post-micturition dribbling
Sensation of incomplete emptying

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Name some differentials for LUTS

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Bladder outlet obstruction
Overactive bladder syndrome
Urethral stricture
Prostatitis
Bladder cancer

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What investigations might be done in a patient presenting with LUTS?

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Urinalysis: exclude infection and check for haematuria
DRE: size and consistency of prostate
PSA test may be considered
Bladder diary
Urodynamic studies

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How are LUTS managed?

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Treat undelrying cause
Depends on type of LUTS

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How aare voiding LUTS managed?

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Conservatrive: pelvic floor/bladder trianing
BPH-5-alpha reductase inhibitor-finasteride
Alpha blocker if severe-doxazosin

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How are voiding and storage LUTS managed?

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Alpha blocker-doxazosin
Add anticholinergic-oxybutinin

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How are overactive bladder symptoms managed?
Conservative: fluid management Antimuscarininc if persistent-oxybutinin, tolteridone
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How is nocturia managed?
Manage fluid intake at night Furosemide 40mg in late afternoon Desmopressin
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What are the different types of urinary incontinence?
Stress; leaking small amounts when laughing/coughing Urge/overactive; detrusor overactivity Mixed: urge/stress Overflow; bladder outlet obstruction Functional
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What causes overflow incontinence
Bladder outlet obstruction(e.g. prostate enlargement)
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Name some reversible causes of urinary incontinence
DIAPPERS Delirium Infection Atrophic vaginitis/urethritis Pharmaceutical(medications) Psychiatric disorders Endocrine disorders(diabetes) Restricted mobility Stool impaction
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What investigations migh tbe done to look for causes of urinary incontinence?
Physical exam: organ prolapse and ability to contract pelvic floor muscles Bladder diary: number and types of incontinenceUrinalysis: rule out infection Cystometry: measures bladder pressure while voiding(not recommended where clear diagnosis) Cystogram: Contrast in bladder and imaging(fistula)
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What is stress incontinence?
Leaking of urine when abdominal pressure is high; increases pressure on bladder
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Name some risk factors for stress incontinence
Childbirth(especially vaginal); injury to pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue Hysterectomy
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Name some triggers for stress incontinence
Coughing Laughing Sneezing Exercise Anything that increases abdominal pressure
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Describe the management of stress icontinence
Conservative: avoid fizzy, caffeinated drinks, pelvic floor exercises Medical: Duloxetine Surgical: GS: mid urethral slings(minimally invasive, done as outpatients)
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Name some risk factors for urge incontinence
Recurrent UTI High BMI Increasing age Smoking Caffeine
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Describe the management of urge incontinence
Conservative: Bladder training, avoid alcoholic/caffeinted/sugary drinks Medical: anticholinergics: oxybutinin, tolterodine, fesoterodine Surgical: bladder instillation, sacral neuromodulation
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Name a side effect of tolterodine
Increased risk of delirium
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Name the causes of overflow incontinence
Underactivity of detrusor muscle(e.g from nerve damage) or if urinary outlet pressures are too high(constipation, prostatism)
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What is functional incontinence?
Urge to pass urine but can't access facilities so experience incontinence
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Name some causes/risk factors for functional incontinence
Sedating meds Alcohol Dementias
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What is quamous cell carcinoma?
Locally invasive malignant tumour of epidermal keratinocytes With invasion of basement membrane as it is a cancer
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Name some risk factors for SCC
Excessive exposure to sunlight/UV light Actinic keratosis and Bowen's disease; predisposing lesions Genetics: xeroderma pigmentosum Immunosuppresion Smoking Old age Male
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How might patients with SCC present?
Keratinised, scaly irregular nodules Might be ulcerating or have everted edgesOften in sun exposed areas Usually slow growing(months) Pain, tenderness, bleeding Complicaotins for local invasion-distant metastases is rare
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How is SCC diagnosed?
Excision biopsy with 4mm margin Might require 6mm margin if high risk
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Name some features of a possible SCC that make it more high risk
>2cm diameter Located on ear, lip, hands, feet or genitals Elderly or immunosuppressed Histology: poor differentiation, blood/nerve involvement, SC tissue invasion
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How is SCC treated?
Surgical excision Radiotherapy may be needed Lifestyle to prevent further lesions; sunscreen
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What is the prognosis for SCC
5 year survival of 99% if detected early
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Name some poor prognostic factors for SCC
Poorly differentiated&>;2cm diameter&>4mm deep Immunosuppression
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How can constipation be classified?
Primary: no organic cause: dysregulation of function of colon/anorectal muscles Secondary: diet, medications, metabolic, endocrine, neuro, obstruction
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What criteria is used for classifying constipation?
Rome 6 criteria
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Describe the Rome 6 criteria for constipation
<3 bowel movements/week Hard stool in >25% of movements Tenesmus in >25% of movements Increased straining in >25% of movements Need for manual evacuation Any or all of them can constitute a diagnosis of constipation
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Name some risk factors for constipation
Increasing age Inactivity Low calorie diet Low fibre diet Certain medicationsFemale
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Name some possible causes of constipation
Inadequate fibre or fluid intake Behavioural: inactivity of avoidance of defaecation Electrolyte distrubances like hypercalcemia Drugs: opiates, CCBs, antipsychotics Neurological: spinal cord lesions, Parkinson's, diabetic neuropathy Endocrine-; hypothyroidism Colon disease :strictures/cancer/obstruction Anal disease- fissures
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Name some red flag associated features of constipation
ALARMS Anaemia Lost weight Anorexia Recent onset Melaena/bleeding Swallowing difficulties
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What investigations might be done in a patient with constipation?
Constipation/diarrhoea+ weight loss+ >60yrs-> 2wwk wait urgent CT/US to rule out pancreatic cancer Often no need for further ix PR examStool sample: mcs, ova, cysts, parasites FIT testing Faecal calprotectin Bloods: anaemia, hypercalcaemia, hypothyroidism Barium enema if suspicion of impaction/rectal mass Colonoscopy-> lower GI malgnancy
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Describe the management of constipation
Conservative: dietary imrpovements and increase exercise Laxatives
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What are the different types of laxatives
Bulking agents Stool softeners Stimulants Osmotic laxatives Phosphate enemas
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Give an example of a bulking agent
Ipsaghula husk
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How do bulking agents work?
Increase faecal bulk and peristalsis
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When might bulking agents be contraindicated?
Dysphagia GI obstruction Faecal impaction
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Name a side effect of bulking agents
Cramps
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Give an example of a stool softener
Docusate Macrogol
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How do stool softeners work and when might they be used
Soften bowel movements Good for fissures
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When are stool softeners contraindicated?
IBD Ileus Risk of inttestinal perforation
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Name some side effects of stool softeners
Flatulence Nausea
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Give an example of a stimulant laxative
Senna Biisacodyl
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How do stimulant laxatives work?
Increase intestinal motility
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When might stimulant laxatives be contraindicated?
Obstruction Colitis
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Give a side effect of stimulatn laxatives
Cramps
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Give an example of on osmotic laxative
Lactulose Movicol
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How do osmotic laxatives work?
Retain fluid in the bowel Decrease NH3
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Give a side effect of osmotic laxatives
Electrolyte imbalances Diarrhoea
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What must be done before a phosphate enema?
DRE first Will cause rapid bowel evacuation
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Give some contraindications to a phosphate enema
Renal failure Heart failure Electrolyte abnormalities
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Give some side effects of a phosphate enema
Abdominal cramps Dehydration
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Define malnutrition
BMI< 18.5 OR Unintentional weight loss >10% in the last 3-6 mths ORBMI <20 and unintentional weight loss >5% in the last 3-6 mths
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How is malnutrition diagnosed?
Malnutrition Universal Screen Tool (MUST) Takes into account BMI, unplanned weight loss score and acute disease effect Should be done on admission of if there is cause for concern Categorises patients into low, medium and high risk
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How is malnutrition managed?
Dietician support if patient is high risk 'Food-first' approach with clear instructions(add full fat cream to potatoes etc) Oral nutritional supplements between meals
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What is re-feeding syndrome?
Caused by reintroduction of glucose into the body after a period of malnutrition or fasting
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Describe the pathophysiology of re-feeding syndrome?
Reintroduction of glucose-> insulin secretion resumes-> shift in electrolytes
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How might patients with re-feeding syndrome present?
Low phosphate: weakness, resp failure, delirium, seizures Low magnesium: muscle weakness, arrhythmias, NM excitability Low potassium: weakness, paralysis, cardiac arrhythmias High glucose: diabetes sx: increased thirst, urination, fatigue, blurred vision
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How is re-feeding syndrome managed?
Monitoring and correctin of electrolyte imbalances Slow reintroduction of food and fluids to avoid sudden shiffts in electrolytes Thiamine replacement for at risk patients to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy
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Name some risk ffactors for non-accidental injury
Caergive substance abuse Caregiver mental health issues Socioeconomic disadvantage
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How might elderly patients with non accidental injury ppresent-history?
Delayed presentation followwing injury Inconsistencies in caregiver's narratives Unwitnessed injuries Evidence of drug/alcohol use
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How might elderly patients with non accidental injury present-examination?
Injuries of varying ages Subconjunctival/retinal haemorrhages Bruises on arms, legs, or face consistent with grippping, burns, scalds
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Name some differentials for non accidental injury
Accidental injury Bleeding disorders Haematological malignancy
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What investigations might be done if non accidental injury is suspected?
Radiology: comprehensive skeletal survey(rib fractures, skull, finger, clavice etc) Bloods: organic causes like clotting problems and blood cancers
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How should non accidentl injury be managed?
Report suspicions to informed senior or safeguarding lead Measures: admit and ensure safety of anyone else in the home Treat other injuries Document everything Contact social care liaison
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What is a DoLS?
Procedure used by law when necessary to deprive a patient or resident of their liberty as they lack capacity to consent to treatment/care to keep them safe from harm
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How must a DoLS be authorised by?
Supervisory authority(e.g. local authority)
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What conditions must be met to put a DoLS in place?
>18yrs and mental disorder In hospital or care home Pt lacks capacity to decide for themselves about the proposed restrictions Proposed restrictions in person's best interest and would deprive person of their liberty Not suitable for detention under the MHA
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What is Power of Attorney
Legal document that nominates another person to make decisions on their behalf related to financial/property or health/welfare
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What is an advanced decision?
Legally binding document to ensure an individual can refuse a specific treatment(s) they don't want in the future
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What criteria must be met for an advanced decision to be put into place?
Valid(made when person had capacity) Applicable(wording specific to medical decision)>18 yrs and fully informed when made Not made under duress or influence of other people Written down, signed and witnessed(if it concerns life saving treatment)
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What does an advanced decision cover?
Refusal of treatments including life sustaining treatments Can't refuse basic care, food/drink by mouth, measures designed purely for comfort(painkillers) or treatment of a mental health disorder if sectioned under the MHA Can't demand specific treatment/somethign illegal
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What is an advanced statement?
Statement of wishes and care preferences Not legally binding by itself but legally must be taken into account when making a 'best interests' decision
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What creiteria must be met to make an advanced statement?
Can be made verbally but better written down for documentation Copies can be given to anyone like GPs, carers, relatives
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What kind of things might be covered in n advanced statement?
Religious/personal views and how these relate to care Food preferencesInfo about daily routine People who you would like to be consulted when best interest decisions are being made on your behalf(not the same as creating a lasting power of attorney)
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What is osteoporosis?
Systemic skeletal disease characterised by decreased bone mass and altered micro-architecture of bone tissue resultin in increased bone fragility and fracture risk
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Describe the pathophysiology of osteoporosis
Primary: post menopausal(Type 1) and age related(type 2)-most common Secondary: hyperthyroidism/hyperparathyroidism/alcohol abuse/immobilisation Increased bone breakdown by osteoclasts and decreased bone formation by osteoblasts
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What genes are involved in osteoporosis?
Collagen 1A1Vitamin D receptor Oestrogen receptor gene
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How does oestrogen deficiency result in osteoporosis?
Increases number of remodelling units Premature arrest of osteoblastic synthetic activity and trabeculae perforation Loss of resistance to fracture
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How do glucocorticoids cause osteoporosis?
Increase turnover rate initially(increased fracture risk in first 3 months) Then decreased turnover rate with net loss due to decreased synthesis by osteoblasts Usually when used minimum 10mg OD for >3 months
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How does ageing contribute to osteoporosis?
Increased turnover at the bone/vascular interface with cortical bone->weak structure for stresses in long bones/trabeculazation of cortical bone)
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Name some risk factors for osteoporosis
SHATTERED Steroid use Hyperthyroidism/hyperparathyroidism alcohol and smoking thin: BMI<22 testosterone deficiency(men with long term androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer) early menopause-renal/liver failure erosive/inflammatory bone disease diabetes Also family history
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How do patients with osteoporosis present?
Pathological or fragility fractures(often from a fall at first Most commonly vertebral compression fractures of appendicular fractures
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What are the most common frfactures for patients with osteoporosis?
Vertebral compression fractures Appendicular fractures(proximal femur/distal radius)
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How do patients present with a vertebral fracture?
Sudden episode of acute back pain on rest/bending/liftingrestricted spinal felxion and intensified pain with prolonged standing Dowager's hump: thoracic kyphosis-. anterior thoracic spine Paravertebral muscle spams and tenderness on deep palpation
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How do patient with appendicular fractures present?
NOF: hip pain, inability to weight bear, shortened and externally rotated leg Colles: fall on outstrtched arm: wrist pain and decreased range of motion
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What is the gold standrad for diagnosing osteoporosis?
DEXA sacn(dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) Can also use x-rays/MRI for suspected vertebral/other fractures
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How might you identify secondary causes of osteoporosis?
History and full exam FBC, U&Es-Creatinine, calcium phosphate TFTsLFTs25OH vit D and 1-25 OH vit Serum testosterone and prolactin Lateral radiographs of thoracic and lumbar spine Protein immunoelectrophoresis and urinary Bence Jones proteins
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Name some differentials for osteoporosis
Osteomalacia: similar but also generalised bone pain and myopathy Paget's: bone pain, joint pain, bone deformities, neuro complications Malignancies: myeloma, lymphoma, metastatic/primary bone disease Secondary causes: hyper(para)thyroidism, mastocytosis, Cushing's, sickle cell
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For a patient with osteoporosis, what would their calcium, phosphate, ALP and PTH look like?
All normal
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For a patient with osteomalacia, what would their calcium, phosphate, ALP and PTH look like?
Low calcium Low phosphate High ALP High pTH
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For a patient with Paget's, what would their calcium, phosphate, ALP and PTH look like?
Normal calcium Normal phosphate High ALP Normal PTH
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How should you interpret DEXA scan scoring?
T>;-1: normal -1>T>;-2.5: osteopenia T>-2.5: osteoporosis
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How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
DEXA scan and T score
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What scoring tool is used to determine the risk of fracture in a patient with osteoporosis?
FRAX score Estimates 10 year probability of a major osteoporotic fracture
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What factors are used when calculating FRAX score?
Age: 40-90yrs Gender Previous fracture Parental hip fracture Smoking Glucocorticoid use(>3 months at>5mg OD) Rheumatoid arthritis Secondary osteoporosis causes Alcohol consumption BMD
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How is FRAX score interpreted?
<10% :normal 10-20%: osteopenia >20%: osteoporosis
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How is osteoporosis managed?
Lifestyle: decrease risk factors Bisphosphonates Denosumab
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What lifestyle modifications might be suggested in a patient with osteoporosis?
Decrease risk factors(smoking etc) Increase calcium and vitamin D intake Increase weight bearing and muscle strengthening exercises
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When might bisphosphonates be used as a treatment?
T score<-2.5 OR -1--> -2.5 with a FRAX >20%
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How do bisphosphonates work?
Adhere to hydroxyapatite and inhibit oscteoclasts
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Give some examples of bisphosphonates and how they are used
Oral alendronate and risedronate(1 weekly doses) Xoledronic acid(once a year infusion)
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How should bisphosphonates be taken?
On an empty stomach with water and remain upright for at least 30 minutes afterwards
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Name some side effects of bisphosphonates
Oesophagitis Dyspepsia
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What is denosumab and when is it used?
Monoclonal antibody Used for extensive osteoporosis
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How is denosumab administered?
SC injection every 6 months
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How does denosumab work?
Anti-resorptive agent that increases BMD and decreases fracture risk at spine
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Name some side efffects of denosumab
Limited mobilityIncreased fracture risk Depression Pain Complications of medication
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What systems are required to function to have a normal gait?
Neurological: basal ganglia and cortical basal ganglia loop MSK: appropriate tone and strength Senses: sight, sound and sensation(including fine touch and proprioception)
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Name some risk factors for falls
biggest: previous falls lower limb muscle weakness Vision problems balance/gait disturbances polypharmacy postural hypotension psychoactive drugs incontinence >65 years fear of falling depression cognitive impairment
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Name some drugs that can cause postural hypootension
Nitrates Diuretics Anticholinergics Antidepressants Beta blockers Levodopa ACE inhibitors
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Name some drugs that can cause falls through mechanisms other than postural hypotension
benzos antipsychotics opiates anticonvulsants codeine digoxin sedative agents
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What investigations might be done in patients who have had a fall?
Full hx, risk assessment and examination Bedside: Obs, BP, glucose, urine dip, ECG Bloods: FBC, U&Es, LFTs, bone profile Imaging: x-rays of injured limbs, CT head, cardiac echo
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Describe the management of patients with falls
'Turn 180 test' or 'Timed get up and go' test Consider MDT assessment Treat underlying cause Manage risk factors Lifestyle/home changes
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When should an MDT assessment be considered in patients with falls?
>65 yrs with>;2 falls in the last 12 months Fall requiring medical treatment Poor performance or failure to complete above tests
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What is delirium?
Acute and fluctuating disturbance in attention and cognition, often accompanied by a change in consciousness
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What are the 3 subtypes of delirium?
Hyperactive: increased psychomotor activity, restlessness, agitation and hallucinations Hpoactive: lethargy, reduced responsiveness and withdrawal Mixed: features of both hyper and hypo
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Descrieb the epidemiology of delirium
Common Elderly Incidence increases with age, severity of illness and pre-existing cognitive impairment
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Describe the aetiology of delirium
DELIRIUMS Drugs and alcohol Eyes, ears and emotional disturbances Low output state(MI, ARDS, PE, CHF, COPD) Infection Retention(urine or stool) Ictal Under-hydration or under-nutrition Metabolic(electrolyte imbalances, thyroid disorders, Wernicke's Subdural haematoma, sleep deprivation
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Name some drugs that can cause delirium?
Anti-cholinergics Opiates Anti-convulsants Recreational
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Name some symptoms of delirium
Disorientation Hallucinations Inattention Memory problems Change in mood or personality Sundowning-> worse agitation/confusion in late afternoon/evening Disturbed sleep Hypoactive can be easily missed
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Give some differential diagnoses for delirium
Dementia Psychosis Depression Stroke
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How is delirium diagnosed/assessed?
4AT and CAM: tools Bedside: bladder scan, review meds, ECG, urine MCS Bloods: FBC, U&E,LFTs, TFTs, blood cultures Imaging: CXR, US, neuroimaging if suspected cause
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Describe the management of delirium
Treat underlying cause Good lighting, regular sleep-wake cycle, regular orientation and reassurance, glassess and hearing aids if needed If severely agitated: haloperidol/lorazepam, olanzapine as last resort due to side effects Don't give haloperidol for Parkionsonism(blocks dopamine receptors)
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Name some factors favouring delirium over dementia
Acute onset Impairment of consciousness Fluctuation of symptoms(worse at night, periods of normality) Abnormal perception(hallucinations, illusions) Agitation, fear Delusions
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Name some risk factors for delirium
Age>65 yrs Background of dementia Significant injury(hip fracture) Frailty or multimorbidity Polypharmacy
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Describe the features of a Grade 1 pressure ulcer
non-blanchable erythema of intact skin. Discolourationof skin, warmth, oedema or hardness used as indicators
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Describe the features of a Grade 2 pressure ulcer
Partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis/dermis or both. Ulcer is superficial and present clinically as an abrasion/blister
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Describe the features of a Grade 3 pressure ulcer
Full thickness skin loss involving damage to or necrosis of SC tissue that may extend down to but not through underlying fascia
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Describe the features of a Grade 3 pressure ulcer
Extensive destruction, tissue necrosis ordamage to muscle, bone or supporting structures with/wihtout full thickness skin loss
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Describe the ICD 10 criteria for delirium
ICD-10 criteria for delirium: 1.) Impairment of consciousness and attention 2.) Global disturbance in cognition 3.) Psychomotor disturbance 4.) Disturbance of sleep-wake cycle 5.) Emotional disturbances
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