PPT: Elderly

Question 1

What is the criteria for frailty?

Answer 1

*Unintentional weight loss
*Poor handgrip strength
* slow walking speed
* self reported exhaustion
* low physical activity

Question 2

What is the impact of anticholinergic?

Answer 2

Causes dizziness, confusion, drowsiness and cognitive impairment

Increases risk of fall-related hospitalisation and dementia

Question 3

What level of MMSE to start medication?

Answer 3

25 maximum

Question 4

What is moderate Alzheimer’s?

Answer 4

10-20

Question 5

What MMSE level is severe Alzheimer’s disease?

Answer 5

0-10

Question 6

What is given for moderate Alzheimer’s?

Answer 6

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Memantine

Question 7

What is given for severe Alzheimer’s disease?

Answer 7

Memantine

Question 8

Which drug is contraindicated in patients with bradycardia?

Answer 8

Donepezil

Question 9

What side effect is associated with short term use of levadopa?

Answer 9

Abnromal dreams

Question 10

Which physical disorders are associated with levadopa use?

Answer 10

Early morning hypokinesia

Question 11

Which MSE score to prescribe me native!

Answer 11

Score below 10

Question 12

Which feature is a contraindication for use of acetylcholinesterase inhibitor in Alzheimer’s disease?

Answer 12

Bradycardia

Question 13

What is a side effect of memantine?

Answer 13

Constipation