Intro to Geriatrics

Question 1

What is the process or condition of growing old, especially the condition resulting from the deleterious effects of the aging process?

Answer 1

Senescence

Question 2

What is the mental and physical deterioration associated with the aging process?

Answer 2

Senility

Question 3

What is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the elderly?

Answer 3

falls

Question 4

What is the average number of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and self-selected supplements an elderly person is taking?

Answer 4

12

Question 5

What percentage of outpatients receive inappropriate medications?

Answer 5

25%

Question 6

What are the most common iatrogenic illness?

Answer 6

Adverse drug reactions

Question 7

How many of hospitalized older patients develop delirium?

Answer 7

20-30%

Question 8

How many of the elderly live in retirement homes, nursing homes and residential care or assisted living facilities?

Answer 8

10%

Question 9

What is the most common diagnosis for 65-74 year olds?

Answer 9

Hypertension