LSUHS Alexandria Family Medicine Board Review (Geriatric Pharmacology)

Which one of the following medications from an elderly patient’s current regimen is most likely causing dry eye?

A 65-year-old requests refills of her estrogen/progestogen tabs for postmenopausal symptoms. The best recommendation is?

Which one of the following has the best evidence for effectiveness in the treatment of frailty syndrome in geriatrics?

A 65-year-old with hypertension has non-valvular afib. Which of the following anticoagulants is most appropriate?

According to Choosing Wisely, adding to a threshold of how many chronic medications should prompt medication review?

Which one of the following has been shown to delay the progression of Parkinson's disease?

Which of the following must a Medicare patient be enrolled in to receive prescription coverage?

A 72-year-old who had recent total knee arthroplasty is scheduled for a dental procedure. Which of these is appropriate?

Which of the following would be an appropriate vaccine regimen for a 70-year-old with no previous pneumonia vaccines?

Which of the following is the first step in managing an Alzheimer's patient with agitation and behavioral disturbances?

What is an appropriate A1C goal for a 75-year-old type 2 diabetic who is active, independent, and lives alone?

Which of the following medications can be discontinued immediately in a 77-year-old female with weight loss?

Which of these can be used to treat nausea and vomiting in a hospice patient with colon cancer and bowel obstruction?

A 68-year-old diabetic on metformin and 10 units of lantus has an A_1c of 5.8%. Which of these would be appropriate?

Which one of the following would be the most appropriate pharmacotherapy for a 70-year-old with depression?

If necessary, which of the following muscle relaxants would be most appropriate for an elderly patient?

In the elderly, it is important to remember that coronary artery perfusion is determined by which of the following?

Which one of the following is the leading cause of mortality among people 65-years-of-age and older?

A 72-year-old with fatigue and depression has an elevated TSH of 8.2 and a normal free T4. Treatment with Synthroid?

A 65-year-old without past medical history asks about aspirin to prevent cardiovascular events. The USPSTF recommends...

According to JNC8 what is the blood pressure goal for a 70-year-old patient with a history of diabetes and CKD?

An 82-year-old Alzheimer patient has decreased appetite and weight loss. Which of the following is most appropriate?

Which one of these would you recommend for the duration of pharmacotherpay for osteoporosis in a 65-year-old female?

Which one of the following diabetes medications is most associated with hypoglycemia in the elderly?

A 65-year-old is on oxybutynin for incontinence and doxepin for insomnia. The greatest risk of this regimen includes?

A 78-year-old on hospice with terminal lung cancer reports anxiety and dyspnea. Which of these should you recommend?

DEXA and FRAX results for an elderly patient. -2.0 T-score, 20% major fracture risk, 11% hip fracture risk. You should.

Which of these should you recommend to an 85-year-old with agitation not responding to non-pharmacological measures?

A 75-year-old is suffering from insomnia. Which of the following therapies is most appropriate?

Which of the following medications commonly causes hyponatremia in the elderly?