Can You Recognize the Non-Specific Clinical Presentations of Diseases in the Eld...
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What are the six nonspecific presentations of disease in older adults?

  • Chest pain, shortness of breath, joint pain, headache, fever, and chills
  • Blurred vision, hearing loss, numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness
  • Altered mental status, weight loss, fatigue, dizziness, falls, and fever (correct)
  • Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and heartburn

    • What is delirium and what is its association with inpatient hospital admission?

  • Delirium is a rare presentation of disease and is not associated with inpatient hospital admission
  • Delirium is a chronic condition and is not associated with inpatient hospital admission
  • Delirium is a common presentation of disease and is associated with adverse outcomes after inpatient hospital admission (correct)
  • Delirium is a common presentation of disease and is associated with improved outcomes after inpatient hospital admission

    • What are some common infectious causes of delirium in older adults?

  • Brain infections, heart infections, and bone infections
  • Gastrointestinal infections, sexually transmitted infections, and skin infections
  • Eye infections, ear infections, and dental infections
  • Respiratory infections, urine infections, and skin infections (correct)

    • What is the definition of unintentional weight loss in older adults?

    <p>Unintentional weight loss of more than 5% within a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three causes of weight loss in older adults?

    <p>Social, psychological, and medical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common side effect of cancer treatment?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of congestive heart failure (CHF)?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of vertigo?

    <p>BPPV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of accidental deaths in older adults?

    <p>Falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common physiological contributor to falls in older adults?

    <p>Cardiac disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of nonspecific dizziness symptoms?

    <p>Hyperventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended screening for all patients older than 65 years?

    <p>Screening for a history of falling in the last year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical presentation of GERD in younger persons?

    <p>Postprandial burning with residing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atypical presentation of appendicitis in older persons?

    <p>Decreased bowel sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of UTI in older persons?

    <p>Altered mental status</p> Signup and view all the answers

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