Understanding Frailty in Medicine
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What domains does the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) consider in giving a frailty score?

    <p>Comorbidities, function, cognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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