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Chapter 11. The Complicated Patient
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Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the top 10 chronic conditions in the elderly?
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e. Ischemic heart disease
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Geriatric syndromes are best characterized as:
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a. specific disease states
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b. not caused by drug therapy
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c. found only in dementia-related patients
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d. associated with increased mortality
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e. characterized by chronic pain
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Which of the following is a characteristic of frailty?
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a. Unintentional weight loss of > 10 lbs in 12 months
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b. Decline in walking speed
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d. Has a prevalence of >25% in those over 85 years of age
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Common chronic condition constellations in the elderly include:
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a. hyperlipidemia, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, dementia
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b. hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, stroke
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c. hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease
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d. hyperlipidemia, ischemic heart disease, sleep apnea
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e. hyperlipidemia, arthritis, depression, dementia
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Barriers to appropriate care for patients with multiple chronic conditions include:
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b. lack of research in this area
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c. multiple healthcare providers involved
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Which of the following contribute to rehospitalization in the elderly?
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a. Inadequate discharge documentation
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b. Lack of a detailed care plan
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c. Delirium while hospitalized
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d. Sleep deprivation while hospitalized
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Current consensus regarding therapeutic guidelines are not as useful in the elderly, ...