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Which of the following is a common characteristic of frailty?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of frailty?
- Fatigue, slow gait speed, weak grip strength (correct)
- High energy levels, slow gait speed, weak grip strength
- High energy levels, fast gait speed, strong grip strength
- Fatigue, fast gait speed, strong grip strength
What is the relationship between chronological age and frailty?
What is the relationship between chronological age and frailty?
- Frailty prevalence decreases with age
- Frailty prevalence increases with age (correct)
- Chronological age is the sole determinant of frailty
- There is no relationship between chronological age and frailty
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with the development of frailty?
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with the development of frailty?
- High muscle mass and low adipose tissue
- Low muscle mass without increase in adipose tissue
- Obesity without sarcopenia
- Sarcopenia and osteoporosis (correct)
Which tool may be useful for pharmacists in measuring frailty?
Which tool may be useful for pharmacists in measuring frailty?
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What domains does the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) consider in giving a frailty score?
What domains does the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) consider in giving a frailty score?
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