GERD in Older Adults
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „GERD in Older Adults“ 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
Which of the following is considered an atypical presentation of GERD in older adults?
- Chronic cough
- Heartburn
- Regurgitation
- Acid taste in mouth
- Burning sensation after meals
Approximately what percentage of long-term care facility residents are estimated to be affected by GERD?
- 50-75%
- 10-15%
- 20-30%
- 35-45%
- 80-90%
What is the recommended first-line pharmacologic treatment for GERD in older adults, according to current guidelines?
- An 8-week course of a proton pump inhibitor
- Lifelong use of antacids
- High-dose H2 receptor antagonists
- Prostaglandin analogs with prokinetic agents
- Metoclopramide with baclofen
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Dozent des Vortrages GERD in Older Adults
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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