Coleman

Question 1

ADR

Answer 1

Adverse drug reactions; a problem in the older person. Four common medications include: warfarin, insulins, antiplatelet agents, and oral hypoglycemic agents

Question 2

ADE

Answer 2

Adverse drug events; injuries resulting from the use of a drug

Question 3

Ageism

Answer 3

Negative stereotypes toward older adults

Question 4

Ageism

Answer 4

Negative stereotypes toward older adults

Question 5

Aerophagia

Answer 5

Results from swallowing air causing bloating and satiety

Question 6

Anorexia

Answer 6

Lack of appetite

Question 7

Dysphasia

Answer 7

Difficulty swallowing

Question 8

Dysgeusia

Answer 8

Altered taste perception; metallic and chalky taste

Question 9

Sarcopenia

Answer 9

Diminished lean muscle mass

Question 10

Edentulistm

Answer 10

Lack of teeth

Question 11

Xerostomia

Answer 11

Decreased saliva production

Question 12

Atrophic gastritis

Answer 12

Decrease in size and number of glands and mucous membranes can cause this condition

Question 13

Achlorhydria

Answer 13

Lack of hydrochloric acid production

Question 14

Glossitis and cheilosis

Answer 14

Inflamed tongue and oral mucosa are symptoms resulting from a deficiency in Vitamin B6 as a result of intake of medications such as isoniazid, theophylline, and penicillamine that alter B6 metabolism

Question 15

Iatrogenic practices

Answer 15

Includes polypharmacy and improper feeding practices

Question 16

Iatrogenesis

Answer 16

Refers to the harm from a therapeutic regimen

Question 17

Tardive dyskinesia

Answer 17

Refers to abnormal, recurrent, involuntary movements that may be irreversible and typically present as lateral movements of the tongue or jaw, tongue thrusting, chewing, frequent blinking, brow arching, grimacing, and lip smacking, although the trunk or other parts of the body may also be affected

Question 18

Akathisia

Answer 18

A distressing feeling of internal restlessness that may appear as a constant motion, the inability to sit still, fidgeting, pacing, or rocking

Question 19

Dystonia

Answer 19

An acute, painful, spastic contraction of muscle groups (commonly the neck, eye, and trunk) that often occurs soon after initiating treatment and is more common in younger individuals

Question 20

Dystonia

Answer 20

An acute, painful, spastic contraction of muscle groups (commonly the neck, eye, and trunk) that often occurs soon after initiating treatment and is more common in younger individuals

Question 21

Pharmacogenetics

Answer 21

How genetics affect the body’s response to drugs

Question 22

Pharmacokinetics

Answer 22

What the body does to the drug

Question 23

Pharmacodynamics

Answer 23

What the drug does to the body

Question 24

Polypharmacy

Answer 24

The prescription, administration, or use of more medications than are clinically indicated in a given patient

Question 25

Cognitive function

Answer 25

Symptoms of a physical or mental illness such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, depression

Question 26

Seasonal affective disorder

Answer 26

A cyclic depression that occurs when hours of daylight are short, usually in the fall and early spring

Question 27

Insomnia

Answer 27

A condition defined as having trouble falling or staying asleep occurring on most nights and lasting for 3 weeks

Question 28

Sleep apnea

Answer 28

Disturbed or interrupted breathing during sleep (habitual loud snoring, choking, or gasping); can be caused by problems with the central nervous system and the brain or may be caused by partial obstruction of the airway when the muscles of the throat, soft palate and tongue relax during sleep

Question 29

Sleep apnea

Answer 29

Disturbed or interrupted breathing during sleep (habitual loud snoring, choking, or gasping); can be caused by problems with the central nervous system and the brain or may be caused by partial obstruction of the airway when the muscles of the throat, soft palate and tongue relax during sleep

Question 30

Nociceptive pain

Answer 30

Pain of the body’s internal organs that is often poorly localized and described as deep or aching

Question 31

Somatic pain

Answer 31

Pain of the muscles, joints, connective tissues and bones that is well localized

Question 32

Neuropathic pain

Answer 32

Results from damage to the central or peripheral nervous system

Question 33

Hyperalgesia

Answer 33

An increased sensitivity to pain or enhanced intensity of pain sensation

Question 34

Postmortem care

Answer 34

The care provided after the death of a patient. It needs to be done properly, quietly, efficiently, and with dignity

Question 35

Advance directives

Answer 35

Legal documents that allow people to convey their wishes for end-of-life care and include living wills, durable powers of attorney for health care and healthcare proxies

Question 36

Healthcare proxy or durable power of attorney

Answer 36

An agent designated to make decisions for the older adult if he or she is unable to do so

Question 37

Living will

Answer 37

A legal document in which older adults describe their wishes regarding treatment at the end of life; may include acceptance of limitation of life-sustaining treatment in the face of a life-threatening illness

Question 38

CMO

Answer 38

Comfort measures only; allowing death to occur naturally while maximizing comfort

Question 39

Desquamation

Answer 39

The process of skin continually regenerating and shedding

Question 40

Xerosis

Answer 40

Dry skin