Chapter 9 Flashcards
1
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development
A
Changes in mental, emotional, and social function
2
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developmental task
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A skill that must be completed during a stage of development
3
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dysphagia
A
Difficulty (dys) swallowing (phagia)
4
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dyspnea
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Difficult, labored, or painful (dys) breathing (pnea)
5
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geriatrics
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The care of aging people
6
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gerontology
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The study of the aging process
7
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growth
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The physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady, orderly manner
8
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menopause
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When menstruation stops and there has been at least 1 year without a menstrual period
9
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presbyopia
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Age-related (presby) farsightedness (opia means “eye”)
10
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CCRC
A
Continuing care retirement community
