A 79-year-old woman has difficulty rising from chairs and slow gait after a prolonged admission. She has low muscle mass and reduced grip strength.

Question

A 79-year-old woman has difficulty rising from chairs and slow gait after a prolonged admission. She has low muscle mass and reduced grip strength. Inflammatory markers are normal. Current medicines include no regular medicines. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Progressive resistance exercise and protein optimisation

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High-dose diuretics

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Antibiotics for low muscle mass

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Bed rest until strength returns

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Long-term benzodiazepines for sleep

Sarcopenia — DGM MCQ

A 79-year-old woman has difficulty rising from chairs and slow gait after a prolonged admission. She has low muscle mass and reduced grip strength. Inflammatory markers are normal. Current medicines include no regular medicines. What is the most appropriate management?