CCP Geriatric Patient Assessment 2

Question 1

Which validated tool is specifically designed to assess nutritional status in elderly patients and includes BMI, weight loss, mobility, and appetite questions?

Accepted Answer

Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

Answer

The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is a validated 18-item tool designed specifically for geriatric nutritional screening and assessment.

Question 2

A 78-year-old patient scores 22/30 on the MMSE. Which category does this score fall into?

Accepted Answer

Mild cognitive impairment

Answer

MMSE scores of 18–23 indicate mild cognitive impairment, while 24–30 is considered normal and below 18 indicates moderate to severe dementia.

Question 3

The STOPP/START criteria are used in geriatric pharmacotherapy to identify which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Potentially inappropriate medications and prescribing omissions

Answer

STOPP (Screening Tool of Older Persons' Prescriptions) identifies potentially inappropriate medications, while START (Screening Tool to Alert to Right Treatment) identifies prescribing omissions.

Question 4

Which of the following is the most appropriate method to estimate renal function for drug dosing in a frail elderly patient with low muscle mass?

Accepted Answer

Cockcroft-Gault using actual body weight

Answer

Cockcroft-Gault using actual body weight is recommended for drug dosing in elderly patients, though some guidelines suggest using ideal or adjusted body weight in obese patients.

Question 5

Which geriatric syndrome is characterized by unintentional weight loss >10 lbs in the past year, exhaustion, slow walking speed, weak grip strength, and low physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Frailty

Answer

These five criteria constitute the Fried Frailty Phenotype; meeting 3 or more criteria defines frailty in older adults.

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CCP Geriatric Patient Assessment 2