Question 1
An 82-year-old woman with mild dementia is started on diphenhydramine 25 mg nightly for insomnia. According to the AGS 2023 Beers Criteria, why is this medication potentially inappropriate?
Correct Answer:
It is a strong anticholinergic associated with cognitive impairment, delirium, and falls
Question 2
Which of the following best describes the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) algorithm for diagnosing delirium?
Correct Answer:
Acute onset/fluctuating course AND inattention AND (disorganized thinking OR altered LOC)
Question 3
A 78-year-old completes the Timed Up and Go test in 14 seconds. According to the CDC STEADI algorithm, what does this result indicate?
Correct Answer:
Increased fall risk warranting multifactorial assessment and intervention
Question 4
Which combination of findings BEST defines the Fried frailty phenotype?
Correct Answer:
Unintentional weight loss, exhaustion, low activity, slow gait, weak grip
Question 5
An 88-year-old man with a Stage 3 sacral pressure injury has full-thickness skin loss with visible subcutaneous fat but no exposed bone. What NPIAP 2016 stage does Stage 3 correspond to?
Correct Answer:
Full-thickness skin loss; subcutaneous fat may be visible; bone/tendon/muscle NOT exposed
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