| FMP Findings | Suggestions for Further Assessment and/or Interventions |
|---|---|
| Medications Antipsychotics Antidepressants Benzodiazepines Other sedatives/hypnotics Digoxin |
Review all medications. Consider changes if appropriate. Consider psychiatric evaluation if indicated to reevaluate psychotropic medications. |
| Postural hypotension | Diagnose and treat postural hypotension: Review cardiovascular, diuretic and other medications. Consider blood work for BUN/Creatinine ratio. Consider TED hose. If severe, consider prescribing fludrocortisone (Florinef) or midodrine (ProAmatine) |
| Low vision | Consider optometry or ophthalmology evaluation. |
| Unsafe gait, transfers, and/or wheelchair seating problems | Consider OT/PT evaluation. |
Conditions that increase fall risk
Cardiac
Postural hypotension
Arrhythmias
Neuropsychiatric
Stroke and TIAs
Parkinson's disease
Dementias and delirium
Dizziness
Depression
Drugs
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
Benzodiazepines
Other sedatives/hypnotics
Digoxin
Polypharmacy and drug interactions
Others
Poor vision
Incontinence
Dehydration
Use of restraints
Hypoglycemia
Fear of falling
Foot problems
