GERD in Older Adults: Case Study
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „GERD in Older Adults: Case Study“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Management of Gastrointestinal System Disorders in the Older Adult“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
What is the optimal timing for administering proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in older adults to maximize acid suppression?
- 30-60 minutes before breakfast
- Immediately after dinner
- At bedtime with a small snack
- With lunch to maximize absorption
- 2 hours after any meal
Which physical examination finding may indicate chronic acid exposure in an older adult with worsening GERD symptoms?
- Dental erosion
- Elevated respiratory rate
- Enlarged thyroid
- Hypoactive bowel sounds
- Peripheral edema
What is the most appropriate strategy for managing osteoarthritis pain in an older adult with worsening GERD symptoms who is currently using NSAIDs?
- Discontinue NSAIDs and use topical analgesics
- Continue NSAIDs but take with antacids
- Double the PPI dose while maintaining NSAID use
- Switch to a COX-2 selective NSAID
- Use NSAIDs only during daytime hours
Which age-related physiologic change increases the risk of GERD-related complications in older adults?
- Reduced esophageal peristalsis
- Increased saliva production
- Enhanced gastric emptying
- Higher lower esophageal sphincter pressure
- Improved mucosal repair mechanisms
Which assessment question is most clinically important when evaluating an older adult with worsening GERD symptoms?
- Have you started taking any new over-the-counter medications?
- Do you experience symptoms primarily after spicy foods?
- How many years have you had GERD symptoms?
- Are your symptoms worse on weekends?
- Do you find that stress makes your symptoms worse?
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Dozent des Vortrages GERD in Older Adults: Case Study
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.
She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.
At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.
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