Geriatrics Quizzes & Trivia
This quiz will test some of the assumptions that are commonly held about aging
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Sample QuestionThe majority of old people (past 65 years) have Alzheimer's disease.
Ocular Disease in Elderly Part 1
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following represents a general ocular change in the geriatric population that could be a sign of kindey/heart failure and thyroid disease.
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Sample QuestionThe pulmonary vein cairries deoxygenated blood & the pulmonary artery carries oxygenated blood.
Geriatrics Questions & Answers
Which of the following represents a general ocular change in the geriatric population that could be a sign of kindey/heart failure and thyroid disease.
1. Baggy eyelids
What are the different treatment options for Herpes Simplex Keratitis?
Viroptic 1 gtt 9x/day until re-epith, then 1 gtt 4x/day x 1 week
b) zirgan 1 gtt 5x/day until re-epith, then 1 gtt 3x/day x 1 week
c) acyclovir 400 mg 4x/day (or can use oral acyclovir since found to be just as effective as topical)
d) corneal debrid
Ocular Diseases in the Elderly Part II
Questions: 47 | Attempts: 39
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Sample QuestionYour pt presents to your office with hyphema in the left eye after being hit in the eye with a football. During your exam of the retina which of the following this are you looking for in particular?
Geriatrics------- 07
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Sample Question9. Which of the following cognitive domains is most preserved with age?
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Sample QuestionIn the United Sates, an older American is defined as what age?
LW is 79 yo male admitted to your short-stay rehab unit due to debility and failure to thrive at home. Upon admission you are required to conduct a comprehensive medication review. A list of medical conditions/problems and...
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Sample QuestionDid the activity meet the following learning objective: Identify appropriate immunizations for elderly patients
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following occurs to your cardiovascular system as you get older?
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following is NOT an effect/consequence of aging on the nervous system?
