Geriatric Medical Terms! Trivia Quiz Questions!

Ischemic strokes are much more common that hemorrhagic strokes.

• True

• False

Any woman with hx of breast cancer or man with hx of lung cancer should have a DFE due to the high risk of metastasis with these conditions.

• True

• False

The 1st line of treatment for a TIA is:

• Aspirin

• Carotid endarterectomy

• Carotid artery angioplasty

• Stenting

The following equations are used to determine the typical ESR: Men: age/2 Women: (age+10)/2

• True

• False

Omega 3 can be beneficial to pts with CV compromise bc it helps reduce clotting. 

• True

• False

Over 65 yo, women are more constipated than men.

• True

• False

Most diabetic patients will also be on an ACE-inhibitor for what reason?

• Renal protection

• Hepatic protection

• Greater effects if they do not respond to insulin

• To potentiate the effects of Metformin

What is the gold standard for diagnosing giant cell arteritis?

• ESR

• C-Reactive Protein

• Temporal artery biopsy

Which of the following is considered the 'aging pigment'?

• Amyloid

• Neurofibrillary tangles

• Free Radicals

• Lipofuscion

What is the most common cause of anemia?

• Sickle Cell

• Dec. B12

• Blood loss

• Dec. iron

The pulmonary vein carries deoxygenated blood & the pulmonary artery carries oxygenated blood.

• True

• False

Which of the following types of angina can often lead to a heart attack and does not respond to nitroglycerin?

• Stable angina

• Unstable angina

• Both should respond to nitro if administered at the first symptom

The shorter the vessel length the greater the systemic vascular resistance?

• True

• False

Which form of hepatitis is most commonly found in the elderly?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following drugs can mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia?

• Statins

• CAIs

• Beta blockers

• Avandia

What is the first sign of renal disease?

• Thickened lumen of nephron arterioles

• Scarring of glomeruli

• Blood in urine

• Albumin in urine

If someone had a stroke and presents with a ptosis, weakened extraocular muscles, dilated pupils and nystagmus, what area of the brain do you think was most affected?

• Right hemisphere

• Left hemisphere

• Brainstem

• Cerebellum

Tetracycline & doxycycline are commonly prescribed for what skin disorder?

• Herpes zoster

• Herpes simplex

• Rosacea

• Basal cell carcinoma

If acute vision loss occurs secondary to giant cell arteritis oral steroids should be adminstered, once symptoms have stabalized, administer IV steroids as well.

• True

• False

Osteoporosis is diagnosed ff bone loss is greater than ____ standard deviations below the normal mean bone mineral density (BMD) of a young adult

Pre-hypertension falls under which of the following systolic/diastolic ranges?

• 130-149 / 80-89

• 120-139 / 90-99

• 120-139 / 80-89

• 140-159 / 90-99

BpH significantly increases the risk for prostate cancer

• True

• False

Which of the following would NOT be a good choice for viewing actual structures of the heart?

• Echocardiogram

• Cardiac Catherization

• Electrocardiogram

• All can be used to visualize the heart

While taking a BP reading in the clinic you get multiple readings with an average of 187/108.  What do you diagnose this as?

• Stage 1 HTN

• Stage 2 HTN

• HTN Urgency

• HTN Emergency

Subclavian Steal Syndrome is a condition where there is stenosis of the subclavian artery proximal to the origin of the vertebral artery resulting in reduced blood flow to the heart.

• True

• False

After age 60, men should get a PSA (prostate spcific antigen) how often?

• Every year

• Every 2 years

• Every 5 years

• Just once, after that a different test should be used bc PSA is not very specific for prostate cancer

What is the minimum fasting blood sugar to be considered a diabetic?

A doctor will consider coronary bypass surgery if there is ____% blockage.

Brain weight decreases by ____% with age

Age leads to decreased RBC lifespan and decreased total blood volume

• True

• False

What is the leading cause of coronary artery disease?

• Arteriosclerosis

• Smoking

• Atheroslerosis

• High BP

Amiodarone & lithium are two drugs that can potentially cause hyperthyroidsm.

• True

• False

Which of the following would be considered a 'last resort' medication for cardiovascular compromise?

• Nitrates

• Beta Blockers

• Statins

• Thrombolytics

Emphysema usually leads to hypoxia

• True

• False

Which of the following is found to be low in post-traumatic stress syndrome pts?

• Epinehprine

• Cortisol

• Dopamine

• Seratonin

Bisphosphonates (e.g. Fosomax & Boniva) work by stimulating osteoblasts which results in increased bone density & reduced fractures by 50%

• True

• False

Indicate all of the associated symptoms/demographics for Giant Cell Arteritis

• More common in males

• Fever & weight gain

• Tenderness of scalp

• Jaw pain when chewing

• Can often occur with polymalgia rheumatica

Indicate the appropriate dosage for Acyclovir for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.

• 400 mg

• 800 mg

• 3x per day

• 5x per day

• For 5 days

• For 10 days

Indicate which of the following meds can lead to secondary hypertension.

• NSAIDs

• Beta blockers

• Steroids

• Migraine Meds

• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Methotrexate & Plaquenil are medications for which of the following conditions?

• Sjorgren's

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Subclavian Steel Syndrome

• Anemia

Indicate ALL the general changes that occur with age to the cardiovascular system.

• Narrowing of vascular lumen

• Increase in myocyte number

• Vessels become more flaccid

• Overall increase in heart rate

• Men's stroke volume remains stable, while women's increases

• Decrease in thickness of left ventricle wall

Describe what Pseudo-Hypertension is caused by and how docs can differentiate it from true hypertension.

Desribe the main symptomatic difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.