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What are the six nonspecific presentations of disease in older adults?
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?
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?
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?
What is the definition of unintentional weight loss in older adults?
What are the three causes of weight loss in older adults?
What are the three causes of weight loss in older adults?
What is the most common side effect of cancer treatment?
What is the most common side effect of cancer treatment?
What is the most common symptom of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the most common symptom of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the most common cause of vertigo?
What is the most common cause of vertigo?
What is the leading cause of accidental deaths in older adults?
What is the leading cause of accidental deaths in older adults?
What is the most common physiological contributor to falls in older adults?
What is the most common physiological contributor to falls in older adults?
What is the most common cause of nonspecific dizziness symptoms?
What is the most common cause of nonspecific dizziness symptoms?
What is the recommended screening for all patients older than 65 years?
What is the recommended screening for all patients older than 65 years?
What is the typical presentation of GERD in younger persons?
What is the typical presentation of GERD in younger persons?
What is the atypical presentation of appendicitis in older persons?
What is the atypical presentation of appendicitis in older persons?
What is the most common symptom of UTI in older persons?
What is the most common symptom of UTI in older persons?
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