Notes in 41 Geriatrics

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Published	12/13/2023	Aging decreases chest wall compliance, which can be seen on a CXR as {{c1::diaphragm flattening}} and {{c2::increased A-P diameter}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Loss of expiratory muscle strength and elastic recoil decreases the {{c1::FEV1}} in aging patients.
Published	12/13/2023	In elderly patients, loss of {{c2::elastin}} and increased {{c2::collagen}} reduces {{c1::venous}} and {{c1::arterial}} compliance.
Published	12/13/2023	In patients with diastolic dysfunction, the filling pressures {{c1::over}}estimate the chamber volume.
Published	12/13/2023	In patients with {{c2::diastolic}} dysfunction, tachycardia reduces filling time, which may precipitate {{c1::CHF}}.
Published	12/13/2023	What dysrhythmias are more likely due to aging?{{c2::Atrial fibrillation}}{{c3::1st + 2nd degree block}}{{c1::Sick sinus syndrome}}
Published	12/13/2023	Elderly patients have a {{c1::unchanged::increased/decreased}} systolic function of the heart.
Published	12/13/2023	Elderly patients have {{c1::higher}} concentrations of catecholamines in their plasma.
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c1::parasympathetic::sympathetic/parasympathetic}} tone is decreased in elderly patients.
Published	12/13/2023	Reductions in the {{c3::baroreceptor}} reflex in elderly patients increases the risk for {{c1::orthostatic}} hypotension and hypotension aft…
Published	12/13/2023	The dose of IV induction agents should be decreased {{c1::30}}-{{c1::50}}% in elderly patients.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c2::Alzheimer's}} disease is associated with low levels of {{c1::acetylcholine}} in the brain.
Published	12/13/2023	In elderly patients, slowing of nerve conduction is due to {{c1::demyelination}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Postoperative {{c1::cognitive dysfunction::neuro disorder}} occurs {{c2::weeks to months}} after surgery.
Published	12/13/2023	Postoperative {{c1::delirium::neuro disorder}} occurs {{c2::early}} after surgery.
Published	12/13/2023	What postosperative neurobehavioral disorder is associated with long surgeries?{{c1::Postoperative cognitive dysfunction}}
Published	12/13/2023	The treatment for postoperative cognitive dysfunction is {{c1::nothing}}.
Published	12/13/2023	The most significant risk factor for postoperative cognitive dysfunction and delirium is {{c1::elderly age}}.
Published	12/13/2023	What type of surgery places the patient most at risk for postoperative cognitive dysfunction?{{c1::Cardiac surgery}}
Published	12/13/2023	Postoperative cognitive dysfunction can be prevented by using {{c1::rapidly metabolized}} anesthetic drugs.
Published	12/13/2023	There is a higher risk of false {{c1::negative}} responses to a epinephrine test dose during spinal anesthesia in elderly patients.
Published	12/13/2023	Are elderly patients more sensitive to neuraxial anesthesia?{{c1::Yes!}}
Published	12/13/2023	Epidural anesthetic doses should be decreased in elderly patients because of increased spread and increased {{c1::permeability}} of the dura.
Published	12/13/2023	Elderly patients have a {{c1::smaller}} Vd for {{c2::hydro}}philic drugs.
Published	12/13/2023	Elderly patients have a {{c1::larger}} Vd for {{c2::lipo}}philic drugs.
Published	12/13/2023	In elderly patients, most nephons are lost from the renal {{c1::cortex}}.
Published	12/13/2023	The most sensitive indicator of renal function and drug clearance in elderly patients is {{c1::creatinine clearance}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Creatinine clearance is {{c1::decreased}} in elderly patients.
Published	12/13/2023	The GFR decreases by {{c1::1}} mL/min/year after age 40.
Published	12/13/2023	Elderly patients have a decreased ability to respond to {{c1::acid}} loads because of the impairment of {{c2::ammonium}} secretion by renal tubul…
Published	12/13/2023	Aging {{c1::does not change}} hepatocellular function.
Published	12/13/2023	In elderly patients, only phase {{c1::I}} reactions are decreased due to changes to the liver.
Published	12/13/2023	How does aging affect diastolic heart function?{{c1::Decreased}}
Published	12/13/2023	How does aging affect sympathetic nervous system tone?{{c1::Increased}}
Published	12/13/2023	How does aging affect parasympathetic nervous system tone?{{c1::Decreased}}
Published	12/13/2023	How are epidural anesthetic doses adjusted in elderly patient?{{c1::Decreased}}
Published	12/13/2023	How are intrathecal anesthetic doses adjusted in elderly patient?{{c1::Decreased}}
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