Question 2

10/22/2019

Patient risk factors to consider include demographics (increased age, predominantly Caucasian, with a higher level of education); health (poorer general health, depression, hypertension, anemia, asthma, angina, diabetes, gout, osteoarthritis); and access (number of healthcare visits, insurance, multiple provider

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Question 4

10/22/2019

The CDC’s STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, & Injuries) fall prevention initiative provides information for providers and for patients. The SAFE mnemonic reminds providers to S creen for medications that may increase falls; A ssess patients to best manage their health care; F ormulate patients’

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Question 3

10/22/2019

Opportunities to deprescribe can happen at every encounter. However, patient barriers can include fear that the condition may worsen; lack of a suitable alternative; history of poor experience with stopping medication; continued hope for effectiveness or a change in condition; and feelings of being forsaken by t

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Question 1

10/16/2019

When working with older patients in diabetes management, consider the progressive restriction of homeostatic reserve. With increasing age, there is a decrease in the physiological reserve which allows one to maintain homeostasis in the presence of environmental, physiological, or emotional stress. There is a phy

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Question 2

10/16/2019

Consideration of the patient’s living environment is important when considering diabetes management challenges. An example is the patient living in an assisted care setting. Which of the following circumstances should be taken into consideration?     The patient may not have control over their meal plann

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Question 5

10/16/2019

There is an increased risk of depression in older adults with diabetes mellitus. However, self-management of diabetes provides alleviation of depressive symptoms by maintenance of appropriate glucose levels.   True false False true Older patients with diabetes often require more assi

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Question 4

10/16/2019

Many older adults have hypoglycemic unawareness. Neuroglycopenic symptoms may include weakness, dizziness, and confusion. Neurotypical symptoms are tremors, palpitations, and sweating. Those older patients with executive dysfunction experience:   Interference with the identification of hypoglycemic sym

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Question 1

10/16/2019

Ms. Smith is a 32 yo woman with a past medical history significant for opioid use disorder and hepatitis C who presents for evaluation. She has had prior episodes of recovery and feels she has benefited from use of naltrexone IM injections. She has, however, relapsed many times and after her most recent relapse she

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MMS and Alliance Charitable Foundation 2011 Annual Report (pdf)

10/11/2019

.....................................................................9 History In May 2000, the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) House of Delegates established … the health and well-being of the community. We are your Foundation. Since its inception in May 2000 …; and James F. X. Kenealy, MD 2 At its Annual Meeting in May 2000, the MMS House of Delegates …

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MMS Committee Chair Resource Guide

10/9/2019

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