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1
Q

what are some general effects of ageing?

A

sarcopenia
- ADL struggle, constipation, respiration down

reduced renal function

less dense bones

lungs
- cough reflex blunted, cilia reduced, kyphosis

2
Q

define frailty

A

a physiological syndrome characterised by reduced reserves and vulnerability to adverse outcomes

3
Q

how does ICD10 diagnose dependence?

A

3 or more present of below in past year:

  • withdrawal
  • tolerance
  • compulsion
  • difficulty controlling
  • neglect of interests
  • persistence despite evidence of harm
4
Q

Sx of alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

A

tremor
sweating
N+V
tachycardia

then delirium tremens:

  • delirium
  • hallucinations
  • agitation
  • sleep disturb
  • convulsions
5
Q

Sx of wernicke’s encephalopathy?

Sx of korsakoff’s?

A

mental impairment
ataxia
ophthalmaplegia

confabulations
retrograde amnesia

6
Q

domains of the mental state exam?

A
appearance
speech
mood
perception
thought
insight 
cognition
7
Q

Sx of depression?

A

anhedonia
persistent low mood

sleep changes
psychomotor changes
weight change
fatigue
guilt/worthlessness
poor concentration
suicidal
8
Q

Confusion assessment method?

A
1+2 +(3 or 4)
acute onset
inattention
disorganised thought
alter consciousness