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Questions and Answers
Which of the following is commonly associated with the development of frailty?
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?
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?
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?
What are the domains considered by the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) in assessing frailty?
What is characterized by increased vulnerability to external stressors such as acute illness, injury or psychological stress?
What is characterized by increased vulnerability to external stressors such as acute illness, injury or psychological stress?
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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Description
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.
