2- Geriatrics Pt. 2 BCS Flashcards
1
Q
Are patients w diabetes usually obese or thin?
A
Commonly overweight prior to onset and lose weight after onset
2
Q
A patient w hypothyroidism May be (obese or thin)
A
Either
3
Q
Why cancer causes weight loss
A
Cancer cells replicate rapidly, consuming a lot of energy, thus causing weight loss
4
Q
Cushings disease may cause (thinness it obesity)
A
Obesity
5
Q
Liver and kidney disease may cause (thinness or obesity)
A
Thinness
6
Q
Urination and defectation are considered
A
Elimination
7
Q
Bloodwork can evaluate for
A
Infection, metabolic disease, organ failure, some cancers
8
Q
Crepitus is
A
Crackling upon movement
