Question

All of the following concepts underlie the notion of"frailty in old age" EXCEPT:

A. Progressive decline in organism reserves to be able to withstand a variety of stresses.
B. Multiple interdependent organ systems progressing toward over failure with age and/or disease
C. A well defined geriatric syndrome with a validated set of agreed-upon specific clinical markers.
D. Higher risk for major untoward events with medical interventions that are generally safe in younger patients.

Answer 1

The concept of "frailty in old age" encompasses several underlying concepts, but a well-defined geriatric syndrome with validated clinical markers is not included.

Step-by-step explanation:

The concept of "frailty in old age" encompasses several underlying concepts, including:

1. Progressive decline in organism reserves to be able to withstand a variety of stresses.
2. Multiple interdependent organ systems progressing toward over failure with age and/or disease.
3. Higher risk for major untoward events with medical interventions that are generally safe in younger patients.

However, the concept of frailty in old age does not involve a well-defined geriatric syndrome with a validated set of agreed-upon specific clinical markers. While there are specific markers that are commonly associated with frailty, there is no universally agreed-upon set of clinical markers.