FMCLA Geriatric Care and Elder Medicine

Question 1

Which validated tool is most commonly used to screen for cognitive impairment in a primary care setting?

Accepted Answer

Mini-Cog

Answer

PHQ-9

Answer

GAD-7

Answer

Braden Scale

Question 2

A 78-year-old male presents with acute confusion, fluctuating consciousness, and inattention. This presentation is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Delirium

Answer

Alzheimer's dementia

Answer

Major depressive disorder

Answer

Lewy body dementia

Question 3

Which medication class is most associated with fall risk in elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines

Answer

ACE inhibitors

Answer

Statins

Answer

Metformin

Question 4

According to the Beers Criteria, which analgesic should be avoided in elderly patients due to risk of GI bleeding and renal impairment?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs

Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Tramadol

Answer

Codeine

Question 5

Which functional assessment tool evaluates basic activities of daily living (ADLs) in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Katz Index

Answer

MMSE

Answer

Tinetti Scale

Answer

Geriatric Depression Scale

Question 6

A 72-year-old woman with osteoporosis sustains a hip fracture from a minor fall. Which bisphosphonate is commonly used for fracture prevention in this setting?

Accepted Answer

Alendronate

Answer

Raloxifene

Answer

Calcitonin

Answer

Denosumab