Intro to Gerries

Question 1

What percentage of people over 75 are in care homes in the UK?

Answer 1

6%

Question 2

How many adults over 65 were diagnosed with dementia?

Answer 2

850 000

1/14

Question 3

SE of amlodipine

Answer 3

Constipation

Question 4

What kind of assessment should gerries patient get?

Answer 4

Comprehensive geriatrics assessment (CGA)

Question 5

What are the big picture questions?

Answer 5

Is the problem acute change vs progression

Question 6

What are they key features of delirium?

Answer 6

Acute confusion
Inattention
Cognitive impairment
Alertness - drowsy? hyperalert?

Question 7

Causes of delirirum

Answer 7

Anticholinergics
Constipation
Benzodiazepine withdrawal