An 82-year-old woman living alone has two falls in the last month without serious injury. She uses a benzodiazepine at night and has osteoarthritis. A...

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An 82-year-old woman living alone has two falls in the last month without serious injury. She uses a benzodiazepine at night and has osteoarthritis. According to Canadian fall prevention guidance, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Discontinue high-risk medications, assess gait and balance, and address home hazards

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Reassure and do nothing

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Start long-term opioid therapy

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Advise her to stay in bed to avoid falls

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Arrange CT head for all falls

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Falls in older adults

An 82-year-old woman living alone has two falls in the last month without serious injury. She uses a benzodiazepine at night and has osteoarthritis. According to Canadian fall prevention guidance, what is the most appropriate next step?