Geriatric Assessment
Objectives
Resources
Interactive Case Study
History of Presenting Complaint
Medical History
Medication History
Social History
ACAT Assessment
Interview - Mr and Mrs Doherty
Interview - Mr and Mrs Doherty
Assessment of Living Environment
Medication Review
perindopril
clopidogrel
gliclizide
Anginine
metformin
paracetamol
simvastatin
senokot
Medications prescribed by GP
Discussing medications
Physical Assessment
Treatment Outcome
Functional Assessment
ADL and IADL
Geriatric Depression Scale
GDS Image
Investigations
FBC
cholesterol
glucose
exercise stress test
electrolytes
thyroid function tests
ECG
chest x-ray
brain MRI
vitamin B12 and folate
gastroscopy/colonoscopy
Faecal Occult Blood Test
Angiogram
Falls Risk Assessment
Berg Balance Scale
Gait Assessment
Mrs Doherty's Assessment
Mr Doherty's Assessment
Pharmacological Management
Perindopril
clopidogrel
gliclizide
GTN spray
metformin
voltaren
simvastatin
senokot
amoxicillin
nitrazepam
Further multidisciplinary care
Social Worker
Occupational Therapist
Dietitian
Dentist
Pharmacist
Opthalmologist
Case Conclusion
CACP
HACC
Geriatric Assessment Pre-module Test
Question One
Which of the following is NOT within the domain of a Geriatric Assessment?
(1 points)
assessment of medical, psychosocial and functional capabilities and limitations of elderly patients
the generation of a care plan
ensuring provision of necessary services including support services
ensuring access to financial support
ongoing monitoring and modification of care plan as needed
Question Two
Which of the following in NOT true? The geriatric assessment differs from a standard medical evaluation in that…
(1 points)
it focuses on elderly individuals with complex problems
it focuses on elderly people who do not necessarily have physical health problems
it emphasizes functional status and quality of life
it frequently involves a multidisciplinary team of providers
Question Three
Which of the following is not considered an ADL? (1 points)
food preparation
transferring
bathing and dressing
toileting
Question Four
Which of the following is not considered an IADL? (1 points)
driving or using public transport
continence
shopping
cleaning and laundry
Question Five
The 'Timed Up and Go' test is a measure of...? (1 points)
balance and transferring
balance and functional mobility
gait and balance
gait and functional mobility