Understanding Frailty: Definition, Measurement, and Treatment
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Which of the following is commonly associated with the development of frailty?

  • Sarcopenia and osteoporosis (correct)
  • High muscle mass and low adipose tissue
  • Low muscle mass and low adipose tissue
  • High muscle mass and high adipose tissue
  • Which tool may be useful for pharmacists in assessing frailty?

  • Fried’s Frailty Phenotype
  • Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) (correct)
  • Edmonton Frailty Scale
  • Fatigue, Resistance, Ambulation, Illness and Loss of Weight (FRAIL) Index
  • What is a reliable marker of physiological and functional status?

  • Chronological age (correct)
  • Fatigue
  • Gait speed
  • Grip strength
  • What are the domains considered by the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) in assessing frailty?

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    What is characterized by increased vulnerability to external stressors such as acute illness, injury or psychological stress?

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    Study Notes

    Frailty Development

    • Chronic disease is commonly associated with the development of frailty.

    Assessing Frailty

    • The Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) is a tool that may be useful for pharmacists in assessing frailty.

    Physiological and Functional Status

    • Grip strength is a reliable marker of physiological and functional status.

    Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS)

    • The CFS assesses frailty across seven domains: comorbidity, cognitive function, mood, mobility, functional ability, social support, and medical fitness.

    Definition of Frailty

    • Frailty is characterized by increased vulnerability to external stressors such as acute illness, injury, or psychological stress.

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    Test your knowledge on the definition, associated diseases, measuring techniques, and treatment of frailty. Learn about the various aspects of frailty and its impact on physiological and functional status.

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