Geriatric Syndromes — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: PA-aO2 gradient >_____ mm Hg is an indication for mechanical ventilation

Answer: 350

Flashcard 2: Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension) is defined as a sustained drop in systolic BP of ≥ _____ mmHg or diastolic BP of ≥ _____ mmHg within _____ minutes of standing.

Answer: 20; 10; 3

Flashcard 3: Common infectious causes of acute prostatitis in older adults include _____ and Pseudomonas

Answer: E. coli

Flashcard 4: A patient with delirium tremens will have features of _____, hypomagnesemia, hypovolemia, and hypophosphatemia

Answer: hypokalemia

Flashcard 5: Dementia with gait disturbances and rigidity would point you to the diagnosis of _____

Answer: dementia with lewy bodies

Flashcard 6: Neuropsychiatric symptoms (cognitive decline, restlessness, agitation, visual hallucinations) along with weight gain despite of loss of appetite points to the diagnosis of _____

Answer: hashimoto's encephalopathy

Flashcard 7: Metabolic complications such as hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia are commonly associated with which type of nutritional support?

Answer: Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

Extra: Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is associated with metabolic complications like hypoglycemia (often upon abrupt discontinuation) and hyperglycemia. It bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, requiring careful monitoring of electrolytes and blood glucose.