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Which form om hypertension is the most common in elderly population

  • Isolated systolic hypertension (correct)
  • Isolated diastolic hypertension
  • Orthostatic hypertension
  • Secondary hypertension

    • An acute state of confusion, which is relatively short and reversible is named

  • Dementia
  • Deliriant state (correct)
  • State of anxious hopelessness
  • Disorientation

    • Decubities are parts of picture of

  • Decubity syndrome
  • Immobilization syndrome (correct)
  • Hyperventilation syndrome
  • Orthostatic syndrome

    • Ageism means

    <p>Discrimination of seniors in the society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sleeping disorders in the elderly

    <p>Include hypersomnia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Insomnia is

    <p>Introgenous, is associated with taking some medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which are the most favourable antihypertensive drugs in the elderly

    <p>Calcium antagonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypertension crisis in the old age is a serious issue in which

    <p>BP has to be reduced, not necessarily brought to the normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    3rd Degree AV Block in elderly should be treated by

    <p>Implantation of cardio stimulator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tools are used to assess mental state of geriatric patient

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

    Geriatrics main task as branch of medicine is to

    <p>Provide diagnostics and treatments of acute reversible illnesses with focus on restoring and retaining independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We refer to a geriatric patient as one at the age of

    <p>65 and higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Immune system of a geriatric patient is characterized by

    <p>Immune deficit due to malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Changes in the blood circulation system of a geriatric patient are characterized by

    <p>Worsening left ventricle flexuosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Typical feature of geriatric patients illness development is

    <p>Absence of claudicational or anginous pain in patients with osteoarhrosis of lower limbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pharmacotherapy of geriatric patients is characterized by

    <p>Incidence of poly-pragma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Immobilization syndrome is associated with

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

    Risk factors of immobility do NOT include

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

    The highest pre-operation risk in the elderly is represented by

    <p>Operation on big arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prior to planned surgical operation it is not necessary to stop administering

    <p>LMWH / low weight molecular heparin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hypertension in the Elderly

    • Isolated systolic hypertension is most common in the elderly population.

    Acute Confusional State

    • Acute confusional state, short and reversible, is also known as delirium.

    Decubitus Ulcers

    • Decubitus ulcers (pressure sores) are a common complication of immobility.

    Ageism

    • Ageism is prejudice or discrimination based on age.

    Sleep Disorders in the Elderly

    • Insomnia is a common sleep disorder among the elderly.

    Insomnia

    • Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both.

    Antihypertensive Drugs for the Elderly

    • Thiazide diuretics and ACE inhibitors are often preferred antihypertensive drugs for older adults.

    Hypertensive Crisis in the Elderly

    • Hypertensive crisis in older adults is a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention, potentially leading to organ damage.

    Third-Degree AV Block Treatment

    • Third-degree AV block in elderly patients often requires a pacemaker.

    Assessing Mental State in Geriatric Patients

    • Tools like the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Clock Drawing Test are used to assess the mental state of geriatric patients.

    Geriatrics

    • Geriatrics focuses on the health and well-being of older adults.

    Definition of Geriatric Patient

    • A geriatric patient is generally considered to be 65 years or older.

    Immune System Changes in Geriatric Patients

    • The immune system of elderly individuals is characterized by immunosenescence, leading to decreased immune function and increased susceptibility to infection.

    Blood Circulation Changes in Geriatric Patients

    • Changes in the circulatory system of geriatric patients include decreased cardiac output, increased blood pressure, and reduced elasticity of blood vessels.

    Illness Development in Geriatric Patients

    • Illness development in older patients may be atypical, with less dramatic symptoms, and multiple medical problems are commonly present.

    Pharmacotherapy in Geriatric Patients

    • Pharmacotherapy in the elderly requires careful consideration of drug metabolism, excretion, and potential drug interactions due to age-related physiological changes and polypharmacy.

    Immobilization Syndrome

    • Immobilization syndrome is associated with a cascade of physiological and psychological consequences.

    Risk Factors of Immobility (Exclusion)

    • The provided text does not specify what factors are not risk factors for immobility.

    Highest Pre-Operative Risk in the Elderly

    • Cardiovascular complications represent the highest pre-operative risk in elderly patients undergoing surgery.

    Medications Not to Stop Before Surgery

    • The provided text does not specify which medications should not be stopped before surgery.

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