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- •Preface
- •Contents
- •Introduction
- •Prevention
- •Harm Reduction
- •Decision-Making/Differential Diagnosis
- •Screening
- •Health Maintenance
- •References
- •Physical Exam
- •Vaccinations
- •Introduction
- •Symptoms
- •Other History
- •Physical Exam
- •Lab Tests
- •Differential Diagnosis
- •Treatment
- •Prevention
- •Long Covid
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Provider Perspectives
- •Portable Medical Summary
- •Education
- •Employment
- •Specialist-Dominated Care
- •Internist-Dominated Care
- •Condition-Specific Medical Knowledge
- •Medication Reconciliation/Polypharmacy
- •Secondary Medical Conditions
- •Behavioral Health
- •Health Maintenance
- •Sexual Health
- •Sexual Abuse
- •Contraception
- •Cervical Cancer Screening
- •Health Disparities
- •Ethical Considerations
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Outpatient Assessment
- •Social History
- •Medications
- •Functional Assessment
- •Geriatric Syndromes
- •Delirium
- •Confusion Assessment Method (CAM): Short version [14]
- •Delirium Evaluation
- •Depression
- •Medication Management
- •Preventing Future Falls
- •Polypharmacy
- •Sensory Loss
- •Vision
- •Hearing Loss
- •Osteoporosis
- •Sleep Disorders
- •Advanced Care Planning
- •Home Care
- •References
- •History
- •Palliative Care/Hospice Care
- •Constipation
- •Nausea/Vomiting
- •Pain
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Definitions
- •Decision-Making
- •Identification
- •Key History
- •Workup
- •Management
- •Risky or Unhealthy Alcohol Use
- •Risky Opioid Use or OUD
- •References
- •Introduction
- •History
- •Physical Exam
- •Type 1 Diabetes
- •Type 2 Diabetes
- •Lifestyle Changes
- •Metformin
- •GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (Exenatide, Liraglutide, Dulaglutide, Lixisenatide)
- •DPP-4 Inhibitors (Sitagliptin, Saxagliptin, Linagliptin, Alogliptin)
- •SGLT-2 Inhibitors (Canagliflozin, Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin, Ertugliflozin)
- •Thiazolidinediones (Pioglitazone)
- •Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors (AGIs) (Acarbose, Miglitol)
- •Insulin
- •References
- •Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- •Treatment Challenges
- •Hyperthyroidism
- •Brief Introduction
- •Key H&P
- •Decision-Making/Differential Diagnosis
- •Treatment
- •Graves’ Disease
- •Hypothyroidism
- •Brief Introduction
- •Key H&P
- •Decision-Making/Diagnosis
- •Treatment
- •Overt Hypothyroidism
- •Radioactive Iodine (RAI)
- •Surgery
- •Treatment: Subclinical Hyperthyroidism
- •Thyroid Nodules
- •Brief Introduction
- •Key H&P
- •Decision-Making/Differential Diagnosis
- •Treatment
- •References
- •Introduction
- •History
- •Medical History
- •Family History
- •Social History
- •Physical Exam
- •Decision-Making/Differential Diagnosis
- •Screening Population
- •Testing Lipid Levels: Fasting vs. Non-fasting
- •Treatment
- •Treatment Strategies
- •Lifestyle Modification
- •Statins
- •Fibrates
- •Fish Oil
- •Other Non-statin Medications
- •Monitoring After Initiating Therapy
- •References
- •Introduction
- •History
- •Who Should Lose Weight?
- •Treatment
- •Diet
- •Physical Activity
- •Pharmacotherapy
- •Long-Term Follow-Up After Uncomplicated Bariatric Surgery
- •References
- •Brief Introduction
- •Decision-Making/Differential Diagnosis
- •Acute Cough
- •Subacute Cough
- •Chronic Cough
- •Evaluation/Investigation
- •Disease-Specific Features
- •Acute Cough
- •Subacute Cough
- •Chronic Cough
- •Treatment
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Sudden-Onset Dyspnea
- •Acute-Onset Dyspnea
- •Episodic Dyspnea
- •Chronic Dyspnea
- •Treatment
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Acute Sinusitis
- •Chronic/Recurrent Sinusitis
- •Physical Findings
- •Diagnosis
- •Diagnostic Tests
- •Additional Evaluation
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Decision-Making/Differential Diagnosis
- •Key H&P
- •Rapid Antigen Detection Tests
- •Treatment
- •Symptomatic Treatment
- •References
- •Introduction
- •ICSD3 Classifies Sleep Disorders into Seven Major Categories [4]
- •Prevalence
- •Sleep History
- •STOP-Bang Questionnaire
- •Understanding ESS Score
- •Focused Physical Exam
- •Definition
- •Risk Factors
- •Pathophysiology
- •Diagnosis
- •Treatment: OSAHS/SDB (Usual Therapy)
- •References
- •Brief Introduction
- •Decision-Making/Differential Diagnoses
- •Physical Examination
- •Measuring Blood Pressure
- •Diagnostic Studies
- •Clinical Quality Measure
- •Assessment
- •Treatment
- •Lifestyle Management
- •Pharmacological Interventions
- •Refractory or Resistant Hypertension
- •References
- •Chest Pain
- •History
- •Physical Exam
- •Differential Diagnosis
- •Potentially Life-Threatening
- •Acute Coronary Syndromes
- •Aortic Dissection
- •Pulmonary Embolism
- •Pneumothorax
- •Non-Life-Threatening Causes
- •Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- •Pleuritic Chest Pain
- •Cervical Angina
- •Pericarditis
- •Chronic Angina
- •Herpes Zoster
- •Muscular Pain
- •Rib Fracture
- •Costochondritis
- •Esophageal Spasm
- •Diagnostic Testing
- •Electrocardiogram
- •Blood Testing
- •Imaging
- •Chest X-Ray
- •X-Ray C-Spine
- •Transthoracic Echocardiogram
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Laboratory Evaluation
- •Hypoproliferative Anemias
- •Microcytic Anemia
- •Differential Diagnosis
- •Iron Deficiency Anemia
- •Epidemiology
- •Pathophysiology
- •Key History
- •Physical Exam
- •Laboratory Evaluation
- •Diagnosis
- •Treatment
- •Normocytic Anemia
- •Differential Diagnosis [6]
- •Epidemiology
- •Pathophysiology
- •Laboratory Evaluation
- •Diagnosis
- •Treatment
- •Macrocytic Anemia
- •Differential Diagnosis [2]
- •Megaloblastic Anemia
- •Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- •Epidemiology
- •Pathophysiology
- •Laboratory Evaluation
- •Diagnosis
- •Folic Acid Deficiency
- •Hyperproliferative Anemia
- •Hemolytic Anemia
- •Intrinsic Hemolytic Anemia
- •Sickle Cell Anemia
- •Epidemiology
- •Pathophysiology
- •Laboratory Evaluation
- •Diagnosis
- •Treatment
- •Thalassemia
- •Epidemiology
- •Pathophysiology
- •Laboratory Evaluation
- •Hereditary Spherocytosis (HS)
- •Epidemiology
- •Pathophysiology
- •Laboratory Evaluation
- •Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (G6PD Deficiency)
- •Epidemiology
- •Pathophysiology
- •History Physical Exam
- •Laboratory Evaluation
- •Extrinsic Hemolytic Anemia
- •Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
- •Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (WAHA)
- •Epidemiology
- •Pathophysiology
- •Laboratory Evaluation
- •Cold Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
- •Epidemiology
- •Pathophysiology
- •Laboratory Assessment
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Differential Diagnosis
- •Decision-Making/Treatment
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Decision-Making/Differential Diagnosis
- •Papulosquamous
- •Psoriasiform
- •Pityriasiform
- •Lichenoid
- •Erythroderma
- •Eczematous
- •Dermal
- •Vascular
- •Vesiculobullous
- •Infectious
- •Autoimmune, Intraepidermal
- •Autoimmune, Subepidermal
- •Noninflammatory
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Decision-Making/Differential Diagnosis
- •Non-scarring Alopecias
- •Androgenetic Alopecia
- •Focal Hair Loss
- •Diffuse Hair Loss
- •Scarring Alopecia
- •Lymphocytic
- •Acne Keloidalis
- •Neutrophilic
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Key H&P
- •History
- •Medications
- •Social History
- •Physical Examination
- •Differential Diagnosis
- •Decision-Making
- •Treatment
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Key H&P
- •History
- •Physical Examination
- •Differential Diagnosis
- •Intrinsic Shoulder Pain
- •Decision-Making
- •Treatment
- •Rotator Cuff Injury
- •Adhesive Capsulitis
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Key H&P
- •History
- •Medications
- •Social History
- •Physical Examination
- •Differential Diagnosis
- •Decision-Making
- •Treatment
- •Pharmacotherapy
- •Non-pharmacotherapy
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Decision-Making/Differential Diagnosis
- •Vertigo
- •Central vs. Peripheral Vertigo
- •BPPV
- •Meniere’s Disease
- •Labyrinthitis/Vestibular Neuritis
- •Migrainous Vertigo
- •Presyncope
- •Disequilibrium
- •Lightheadedness
- •Dix-Hallpike Maneuver
- •Nystagmus
- •Hearing Evaluation
- •Romberg Testing
- •Other Diagnostic Testing
- •Treatment
- •BPPV
- •Vestibular Neuritis/Labyrinthitis
- •Meniere’s Disease
- •Disequilibrium
- •Presyncope
- •Lightheadedness
- •References
- •Introduction
- •History

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Chapter 4
Care oftheElderly
Patient
VeronicaM.LoFaso
Introduction
The population of the USA is rapidly aging. Currently 16% of
the US population is over 65 years of age, and by 2040
approximately 21.6% will be over 65 years of age [1]. This
demographic imperative necessitates a health care work
force well trained in caring for older adults. The current number of geriatric specialists will not be adequate to care for the
growing number of older adults [2]. Primary care practitioners will be doing most of this care and will need to be trained
in the special syndromes that accompany aging: the geriatric
syndromes.
The overarching goals of geriatric care include the
following:
1. Enhancing function and promoting independence
2. Judicious use of diagnostic tests and procedures
3. Respect for patients’ goals of care and health beliefs
V. M. LoFaso (*)
Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Department of
Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, NY Presbyterian
Hospital, New York, NY, USA
e-mail: vel2001@med.cornell.edu
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Switzerland AG 2022
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4. Simplifying medication regimens and deprescribing when-
ever appropriate
5. Providing team-based interventions that involve patient,
family, and caregivers to achieve patient’s health goals
Outpatient Assessment
The evaluation of the older adult includes the traditional
components of a comprehensive history and physical exam
but should be augmented with a more psychosocial, environmental, and functional focus. Obtaining a clear history can be
challenging given the complexity of medical illnesses and the
time constraints placed on most clinicians. Identified barriers
to effective communication with older adults include the
following:
• Sensory impairments
• Cognitive impairment
• Health literacy
• Presence of a third person in the interview (caregivers,
home attendants, etc.)
• Tendency for some older adults to underreport symptoms
• Atypical presentation of disease
Tips forEffective Communication
• Evaluate the patient in a well-lit room facing the patient.
• Conduct interview in a quiet environment with the practi-
tioner speaking clearly.
• Cognitively impaired patients will need caregivers present
to assist with the history, but the patient should always be
involved in the interaction.
• Interview patient alone to allow expression of personal
concerns.
• Avoid speaking with the caregiver instead of addressing
the patient directly.

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• Listen actively to the patient’s agenda and acknowledge
his/her concerns.
• Avoid medical jargon.
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Past Medical andSurgical History
A complete medical and surgical history should be conducted
as done routinely on the adult patient.
Social History
• The social history is a critical component of a complete
evaluation of the geriatric patient. Obtaining a robust
social history allows for a deeper doctor-patient relationship and builds trust. It will also help avoid agist assumptions, aid in making the correct diagnosis, and obviate the
need for unnecessary testing. The following should be
included:
– Education level
– Family makeup and dynamics, social supports
– Living situation, environmental hazards
– Work history, economic status
– Exercise, habits (smoking, alcohol)
– Spirituality, cultural beliefs
– Sexuality
– Health care goals, health care proxy, living will, end-of-
life wishes
– Character strengths, resilience, coping skills
Medications
At each visit a careful review of medications should be performed reconciling new and old medications and removing
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cost and side effect profiles of all medications prescribed.
Patients should be prompted to recall any and all recent visits
to other providers that may have resulted in additional or
duplicative medications. Assessment for use of any over-thecounter medications or supplements should be reviewed.
Review ofSystem forOlder Adults
• General: weight loss, sleep disturbance, fatigue
• HEENT: hearing loss, visual impairment, dysphagia, dental
problems
• Cardiovascular: decreased exercise tolerance, chest pain,
dyspnea on exertion, edema, palpitations, syncope,
claudication
• Pulmonary: chronic cough, SOB, wheezing
• GI: difficulty chewing, constipation, diarrhea, rectal bleed-
ing, melena, abdominal pain, easy satiety, dysphagia,
GERD, hoarseness, fecal incontinence
• GU: urinary incontinence, hesitancy, frequency, hematuria,
dysuria, UTIs, prolapsed bladder, sexual dysfunction
• Musculoskeletal: arthralgia, muscle aches, swelling, weak-
ness, back pain, mobility impairments, falls in the last year
• GYN: vaginal bleeding, discharge, prolapsed uterus,
dyspareunia
• CNS: headache, memory loss, weakness, dizziness, visual
disturbances, tremor, neuropathy, gait instability
• Skin: rashes, skin breakdown, new growths/moles
• Psych: anxiety, depression, delusions, hallucinations, sui-
cidal thoughts
Physical Examination: Evaluate forPertinent
Findings intheGeriatric Patient
• Vitals: BP (with orthostatic readings), pulse, temperature,
BMI (weight change)
• HEENT: SNELLEN, whisper test, cataracts, cerumen, den-
tition, thyroid

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• Chest: rales, rhonchi, wheezing, poor excursion
• Breasts: masses, skin changes, discharge, axillary
adenopathy
• Cardiovascular: carotid bruits, murmurs, edema, pulses,
irregular rhythm
• Abdomen: tenderness, scars, distention, organomegaly,
costovertebral tenderness, bladder size
• GYN: discharge, uterine prolapse, bleeding, vaginal
atrophy
• GU: prostate enlargement
• Rectal: rectal: tone, hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, fecal
impaction
• Skin: new moles, pigmentation, turgor, rashes, pressure
ulcers
• Neurologic: tremor, gait impairment, weakness, reflexes,
cranial nerves, tone, sensation, Romberg, cogwheel
rigidity
Functional Assessment
Performing a functional assessment (Table 4.1) can greatly
enhance the evaluation of the older adult in the following
ways:
• Ensures patients will have treatments tailored to their
individual level of capability
T . Procedure for functional assessment screening in the
elderly
Assessment
Target
Vision Test each eye
procedure
with jaeger
card while
patient wears
corrective
lenses (if
applicable)
Abnormal
result
Inability
to read
greater
than 20/40
Suggested
intervention
Refer to an
ophthalmologist
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T . (continued)
Assessment
Target
Hearing Whisper a
Arm Proximal:
Leg Observe the
procedure
short, easily
answered
question such
as “what is
your name?”
in each
ear while
examiner’s
face is out of
view
“touch the
back of your
head with
both hands”
Distal; “pick
up the spoon”
patient after
asking: “rise
from your
chair, walk
10feet, return,
sit down”
Abnormal
result
Inability
to answer
question
Inability
to do task
Inability
to do task
Suggested
intervention
Examine auditory
canals for
cerumen, and
clean if necessary.
Repeat test; if
still abnormal in
either ear, refer for
audiometry and
possible prosthesis
Examine the arm
fully (muscle, joint,
nerve), attending
to pain, weakness,
and limited range
of motion
Consider referral
to physical therapy
Do full
neurological and
musculoskeletal
evaluation,
attending to
strength, pain,
range of motion,
balance, and
traditional
assessment of gait.
Consider referral
for physical
therapy
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