Head, eye, ear, nose, throat | Geriatric Fast Facts

Chemotherapy toxicity - #37

Review toxic affects of chemo therapy on geriatric patients.

Diagnostic testing and treatment are determined based on ability to improve disease process or quality of life/goals of care.

Approximately 11.4% of adults over the age of 60 years will experience some form of mistreatment.

An approach to diagnoses of geriatric patients who have suspected NPH.

How to manage patients once it is determined they have low vision.

Initial diagnosis of tinnitus by history and physical exam.

Review systemic effects of ocular medications for glaucoma and pupillary dilation.

Review systemic effects of ocular medications for age related macular degeneration.

Identifying and decreasing environmental risk factors for falls.

Learn the basic medical requirements for safe driving and the components of clinical evaluation.

Learn necessary positioning and mobility requirements for geriatric patients undergoing a fluoroscopic study.

Review available home care services and Medicare requirements.

How will a home safety evaluation benefit your geriatric patient?

Practical dosing information for ceruminolytic agents.

Identify fall risk factors and common interventions that decrease fall risk.

Learn to assess multiple factors causing falls.

Identify and manage ophthalmic complications of systemic medications.

Review assessments to consider in evaluating "falls".