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Falls prevention — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 76-year-old woman has fallen twice in 6 months. She lives independently, takes diphenhydramine nightly, and has mild gait instability on Timed Up and Go testing. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

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Correct answer: E — Exercise-based fall prevention and medication review

Older adults at increased fall risk benefit from exercise interventions and review of fall-promoting medications.

Reference: USPSTF A and B Recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations