A 72-year-old woman in a residential aged care facility has recurrent falls over the past 3 months. She uses a walking frame and takes multiple medica...

Question

A 72-year-old woman in a residential aged care facility has recurrent falls over the past 3 months. She uses a walking frame and takes multiple medications including benzodiazepines and antihypertensives. What is the most appropriate initial assessment step to reduce her future fall risk?

Accepted Answer

Organise a comprehensive falls risk assessment including medication review, gait and balance assessment

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Arrange CT brain to exclude subdural haematoma

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Stop all antihypertensive medications immediately

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Prescribe hip protectors only

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Admit her to hospital for long-term care

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Falls in the elderly

A 72-year-old woman in a residential aged care facility has recurrent falls over the past 3 months. She uses a walking frame and takes multiple medications including benzodiazepines and antihypertensives. What is the most appropriate initial assessment step to reduce her future fall risk?