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Frailty — ABFM Board MCQ

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ModerateGeriatricsFrailtyABFM Board

An 86-year-old woman has unintentional weight loss, slow walking speed, exhaustion, weak grip strength, and low physical activity. She has no acute infection. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: E — Frailty syndrome

Weight loss, weakness, exhaustion, slow gait, and low activity are classic frailty features.

Reference: American Family Physician clinical reviews and AAFP guidance: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp.html