Frailty in the Older Adult: Management
About the Lecture
The lecture Frailty in the Older Adult: Management by Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C is from the course Common Geriatric Syndromes (APRN).
Included Quiz Questions
Which of the following is a key characteristic of frailty in the frailty phenotype model?
- Weakness
- Increased appetite
- Enhanced cognitive resilience
- Increased activity level
- Weight gain
What is the primary concern when reviewing medications in an older adult patient with frailty?
- Drug-drug interactions that exacerbate physiological vulnerability
- The affordability of each medication
- The inclusion of vitamins and supplements
- The ease of patient adherence to the regimen
- The taste preferences of the patient for each medication
Which of the following criteria is used in the FRAIL scale to assess frailty?
- Ambulation difficulties
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Joint laxity
- Immunosuppression
Which intervention is most critical in a comprehensive care plan aimed at mitigating frailty's impact on functional outcomes?
- Deprescribing non-essential medications to reduce polypharmacy risks
- Implementing family counseling sessions
- Increasing caloric intake without assessing nutrient content
- Prioritizing social activity over physical rehabilitation
- Focusing exclusively on strength training
Author of lecture Frailty in the Older Adult: Management
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
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