Geriatric Syndromes — Flashcards

Geriatric Syndromes — Flashcards

Geriatric Syndromes — Flashcards
#1

PA-aO2 gradient >_____ mm Hg is an indication for mechanical ventilation

#2

Orthostatic hypotension or postural hypotension is defined as a sustained drop in systolic BP of e_____ mmHg or diastolic BP of e_____ mmHg after _____ min of standing.

#3

Common infectious causes of acute prostatitis in older adults include _____ and Pseudomonas

#4

A patient of delirium tremens will have features of _____kalemia, hypomagenesemia, hypovolemia and hypophosphatemia

#5

Dementia with gait disturbances and rigidity would point you to the diagnosis of _____

#6

Neuropsychiatric symptoms (cognitive decline, restlessness, agitation, visual hallucinations) along with weight gain despite of loss of appetite points to the diagnosis of _____

#7

Metabolic complications related to decreased or increased feeding (hypo/hyperglycemia) is commonly seen in _____enteral nutrition.

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