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Advanced Old Age & Geriatrics Flashcards

1
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What determines if someone is “old”

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how person thinks/feels/behaves

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what ages are young old

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65-74 yrs

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what ages are old

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75-90 yrs

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what ages are very old

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+90 yrs

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5
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what is the female life expectancy

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81 yrs

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what is the male life expectancy

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76 yrs

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define a CENTENARIAN

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person who is at least 100 yrs old

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define LIFE SPAN

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maximum # of years a species is capable of living

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what is the human lifespan

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120 yrs

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define AGING

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normal, inevitable progressive process w/irreversible changes over time @ individualized rates

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define SENESCENCE

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symptoms of normal aging

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define AGEISM

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bias/unfair treatment of older adults

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define GERONTOLOGY

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study of aging

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describe the CLOCKWORK THEORY

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biological theory of aging; connective cells are programmed to stop reproducing after certain amount of time

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describe the FREE-RADICAL THEORY

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biological theory of aging; unstable molecules from cellular metabolism/substances cause mutation leading to aging, can be countered by antioxidants

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describe the WEAR-&-TEAR THEORY

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biological theory of aging; cells wear out & stop functioning after repeated injury bc metabolic waste accumulate over time, depriving cells of nutrition leading to mlafunction

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describe the IMMUNE-SYSTEM-FAILURE THEORYA

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biological theory of aging; decrease immune functions cause a slow response to invaders increasing risk of infection

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describe the AUTOIMMUNE THEORY

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biological theory of aging; weakened immune system destroys itself, increasing chance of autoimmune diseases

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describe the DISENGAGEMENT THEORY

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psychosocial theory of aging; individual gradually withdraws from society leading to satisfying transfer of power between old & young

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what do critics say about the DISENGAGEMENT THEORY

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decrease engagement leads to decrease contentment

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describe the ACTIVITY THEORY

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psychosocial theory of aging; achieve satisfaction from increase social activity & involvement

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describe the CONTINUITY-DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY

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psychosocial theory of aging; refers to belief personality & coping pattern don’t change w/age and leads to person’s response to aging

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musculoskeletal changes in elderly

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  • decrease in muscle mass, strength, & tone
  • poor balance
  • muscle weakness, spasms, stiffness
  • decrease flexibility & ROM
  • intervertebral disks compact
  • trunk length decrease & spinal curve increase
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changes in body type in elderly

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  • decrease shoulder width
  • slight increase in chest circumference
  • increase head circumference
  • nose & ears lengthen
  • slow decrease in weight after 55 yrs
  • 30% fewer cells
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changes in cardiovascular health in elderly

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  • heart valves thicker & more rigid
  • decrease cardiac output & reserve
  • poor blood flow w/activity
  • increased BP (from rigid blood vessels & collagen + lipofuscin buildup)
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26
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define LIPOFUSCIN

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pigmented metabolic waste product

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27
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list changes in respiratory health in elderly

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  • calcification of rib cage & costal cartilage
  • increase residual volume
  • decrease air capacity
  • more work to move air
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define RESIDUAL VOLUME

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amnt of air in lungs after forceful exhalation

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29
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define XEROSTOMIA

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dry mouth

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30
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define DYSPHAGIA

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difficulty swallowing

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31
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list changes in GI health in elderly

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  • xerostomia & dysphagia
  • diminished gag reflex
  • decrease peristalsis
  • decrease stomach capacity, digestive juices, enzymes
  • decrease nutrient absorption
  • need fewer calories & more fluid
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list changes of the integumentary system in elderly

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  • skin = colder, thinner, drier, more fragile, & delayed healing
  • decrease activity of oil & sweat glands
  • nails = brittle, dyll, yellow, thick
  • prone to skin breakdown after bruise/injury
  • hair growth on eyebrows, nose, ears, & face (women)
  • decrease ability to maintain body temp & sweat increase
  • lines, wrinkles, & poor circulation
  • decrease in fat
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define SENILE LENGTIGO/SENILE LENTIGINES/LIVER SPOTS

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irregular dark yellow, brown gray, or black pigmentation from uneven distribution of melanocytes

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what are recommendation for elderly to maintain their skin health

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  • mild soaps, bath oils, & moisturizers
  • shower 2-3 times/week & partial baths
  • no hot water bottles/heating pads
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list changes of the nervous system in elderly

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  • 5-10% neurons atrophy by 70 & increase from there
  • brain lose 7% weight by 80
  • cerebral blood flow decrease
  • slowed motor response & reaction time
  • nerve endings less sensitive
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36
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t/f: memory & learning issues can be caused by aging

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false. they can only come from a specific disease

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list changes in vision health in elderly

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  • sensitivity to glare increase
  • blue & green differentiation decrease
  • cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy
  • blockage of lacrimal ducts & eye watering
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list changes in hearing in elderly

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  • talk low pitched & moderately loud
  • thickening of tympanic membrane & calcification of bone
  • accumulation of cerumen
  • presbycusis
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39
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s/s: of cerumen accumulation

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fullness, itching, tinnitus

40
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reasons for hearing loss

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  • obstruction/reduction of passage in inner ear
  • nerve atrophy
  • circulatory changes
41
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changes in genital health in elderly women

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  • sex organs atrophy after menopause
  • vaginal walls thinner & rigid
  • protective vaginal secretions decrease
  • deepening of voice, pubic hair, atrophy of breast
42
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changes in genital health in elderly men

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  • gradual decrease in testicular tissue after 50
  • takes longer for erection
  • less semen @ ejaculation
  • testosterone & sperm count decrease
  • hypertrophy of prostate
43
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changes in urinary health in elderly

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  • kidneys decrease in size & lose some nephrons
  • decrease ability to filter, concentrate, & dilute urine
  • bladder lose some elasticity & volume
44
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changes in endocrine health in elderly

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  • secretory cells replace dw/connective cells
  • diabetes mellitus & thyroid dysfunction
  • increase parathormone & TSH
  • decrease in thyroxin, estrogen, progesterone, & insulin
45
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what counts as hypertension

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systolic > 130 & diastolic at least 80

46
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how much physical activity should elderly get

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150 min/week or as much as ability & comfort allows

47
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why are divorces more common in elderly

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debilitating illnesses, disabilities, marrital distress

48
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what are the phases of retirement

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  1. remote phase
  2. near phase
  3. honeymoon period
  4. disenchantment
  5. reorientation phase
  6. stability phase
  7. terminates
49
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define the REMOTE PHASE of retirement

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denial period where the individual prepared little

50
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define the NEAR PHASE of retirement

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some planning goes into retirement

51
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define the HONEYMOON PERIOD of retirement

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euphoria bc do all activities could not do previously

52
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define the DISENCHANTMENT of retirement

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reality sets in & come to terms w/expectations

53
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define the REORIENTATION PHASE of retirement

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re-establish goals & change lifestyles

54
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define the STABILITY PHASE of retirement

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adjustment to reality

55
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define the TERMINATES PHASE of retirement

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person resumes to work or becomes ill/disabled

56
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cognitive characteristics of elderly

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  • more reluctant to try/learn new things
  • gen happier
  • difficulty concentrating
  • increase losses in short term memory
57
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s/s: confusion

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  • talking incoherently
  • not knowing their own name/recognizing others
  • wandering aimlessly
  • lacking awareness of time/place
  • display hostile & combative behavior
  • less attention to personal hygiene
  • can’t respond to simple command/instruction
58
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causes of confusion

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  • delirium
  • CVAs
  • arteriosclerosis & atherosclerosis
  • dementia
  • alzheimer’s
  • transient ischemic attacks
59
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what vitamins/minerals do elderly need more of

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Calcium, vitamin D & B12, potassium water, & fiber

60
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how many calories do men 51-75 yrs need/day

61
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how many calories do men +76 yrs need/day

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how many calories do women 51-75 yrs need/day

63
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how many calories do women +76 yrs need/day

64
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how much of an elderly’s diet should be carbs

65
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define KETOSIS

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accumulation of ketones when fats improperly metabolized, disturbing acid0base balance

66
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how much of the elderly’s diet is protein?

67
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how much of the elderly’s diet is fat

68
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s/s: dehydration

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  • confusion sunken eyes
  • dry mouth & tongue
  • dry, loose skin
  • urine specific gravity > 1.030
  • urine output is less than 500 mL/day
69
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how alcohol beneficial for elderly

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reduces coronary heart disease

70
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s/s: malnutrition

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  • weight loss & muscle wasting
  • poor healing
  • cognitive impairment
  • visual disturbances
71
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define nocturia

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nighttime urination

72
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how much sleep should elderly get/night

73
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what vaccines should elderly have

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tetanus, shingles, pneumococcal pneumonia, flu

74
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purpose of using GINGKO

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improve circulation & brain blood flow

75
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purpose of using SAW PALMETTO

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prevent/treat prostate enlargement

76
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purpose of using ST. JOHN’S WART

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relieve stress, anxiety, & depression

77
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purpose of using EVENING PRIMROSE

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menopause & dry skin

78
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purpose of using BLACK COHOSH

79
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purpose of using CHONDROITIN SULFATE & GLUCOSAMINE

80
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purpose of using CELERY SEED

A

treat gout & arthritis

81
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purpose of using garlic

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decrease BP & cholesterol & prevent blood clots

82
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purpose of using VITAMIN E

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prevent heart attacks & dementia

83
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purpose of using VITMAIN C

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reduce cold severity

84
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define delirium

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acute impairment in cognition & attention that can happen at any age

85
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s/s: delirium

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  • disorientation
  • emotional lability
  • hallucinations & delusions
  • disturbance of sleep-wake cycle
  • restlessness, hyperactivity, hypoactivity
86
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potential causes of delirium

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systemic, mechanical, & psychosocial

87
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define dementia

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loss of cognitive abilities caused by over 70 diseases & diagnosed by Mini-Mental State Examination

88
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purpose of Mini-Mental State Examination

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test memory, judgment, abstract thinking, attention, & calculation w/some control & routine

89
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define polypharmacy

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use of multiple medications & can cause pseudodepression

90
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describe Alzheimer’s

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form of dementia leading to change in brain cells; lack of neurotransmitters lead to death of neurons, development of amyloid plaques, & neurofibrillary tangles

91
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possible causes of Alzehimer’s

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  • genetic defect
  • missing enzyme
  • virus
  • faulty metabolism of glucose
  • toxic affects of aluminum
92
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when is alzheimer’s considered terminal

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lasting 3-10 yrs

93
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s/s: early alzheimer’s

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  • self-centeredness
  • decrease interest in social activities
  • memory loss
  • anxiety, depression, agitation
  • mood & personality changes
  • poor judgment
  • inability to plan & complete daily tasks
  • confusion about time place
94
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s/s: progressive Alzheimer’s

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  • nighttime restlessness & wandering
  • frequent mood swings
  • ignore personal hygiene
  • severe confusion & forgetfulness
  • perseveration/repetitive behaviors
  • decrease ability to understand other/speak coherently
  • weight fluctuations
  • increase paranoia & hallucinations
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s/s: terminal Alzheimer’s

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  • total disorientation regarding person, time & place
  • incoherent & can’t communicate w/words
  • loss of bladder & bowel control
  • seizures
  • weight loss despite balanced diet
  • total dependency on caretaker
  • coma & death

HOSA: Human G&D (15 decks)

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