Falls & Safe Mobility Pre-Test

What intervention has conflicting recommendations by the CDC, AGS and USPSTF regarding its use in reducing fall risk and injury from falls?

Vitamin D
Strength and balance focused exercise programs
Safe medication use
Home environment safety improvements

What classes of medications are associated with increased fall risks?

Anticoagulants
Opiates
Antipyretics
Antibiotics

An 80 year old male with no history of falls presents to the emergency department after a non-syncopal fall, which of the following statements is true?

Patient's 1-year mortality rate is unchanged
His chance of an ED revisit in the next 6 months is decreased
The patient has no modifiable fall risk factors that can be addressed while in the ED
The patient is twice as likely to fall again

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