Geriatric Anesthesia Lecture

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Which tests are often the most useful for preoperative evaluation in geriatric patients?

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG), hematocrit (Hct), and hemoglobin (Hgb) (correct)
  • Renal function tests, liver function tests, and arterial blood gas analysis
  • Thyroid function tests, complete blood count (CBC), and coagulation profile
  • Blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and liver function tests

For which type of surgery should cardiac testing be reserved in geriatric patients?

  • Low-risk surgery
  • Cosmetic surgery
  • Emergency surgery
  • Intermediate- or high-risk surgery (correct)

When is referral to a pulmonologist indicated for geriatric patients?

  • If the patient has a history of any lung disease
  • If the patient is undergoing any type of surgery
  • If the patient is a smoker
  • If the patient has signs and symptoms of undiagnosed or decompensated lung dysfunction (correct)

What are considered major indicators of cardiovascular risk in geriatric patients?

<p>Unstable coronary syndrome, decompensated heart failure, significant or unstable dysrhythmias, and severe or critical valvular disease (D)</p>
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What organ systems experience significant alterations in the geriatric population due to the aging process?

<p>Many organ systems (A)</p>
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