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Day 1 ( Body System) Flashcards

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geriatricians

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Physicians who specialize in treating the elderly

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Gerontologist

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study the problems of the aging population in society ( usually not a physician )

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Acute illness

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abrupt or rapid, short duration

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Chronic illness

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condition that is persistent and last over a period of time

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Arteries

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carry nutrient rich blood from the heart to the remainder of the body cells

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RED blood cells

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carry Oxygen

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cardiac muscles

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contract about 70 times per a min

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Hearts Upper part

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Chamber, atrium

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Hearts lower part

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thick walled chamber, ventricle

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Anemia

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Low red blood cell count/ hemoglobin is to low

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CHF

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Congestive Heart Failure

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MI/Heart Attack

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Myocardial Infarction

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Transient Ischmetic Attack ( mini- stroke)

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Temporary diminishes blood supply to the brain

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Arteriosclerosis

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thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the walls of the arteries

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Atherosclerosis

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Arterial disorder characterized by yellowish plaques of cholesterol

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Alveoli

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final branches of the respiratory tree/act as the primary gas exchange units in the lungs

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apnea

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Temporary cessation of breathing/ sometimes occurring during profound sleep

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Emphysema

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Smoking/lungs become less elastic

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Pneumonia

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is acute

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aspiration Pneumonia

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pathological consequence of the abnormal entry of fluids, wrong path right diet.

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Asperation pneumonia

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bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials that entered bronchial tree

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COPD

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chronic bronchitis, emphysema or both

means Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary (Lung) Disease

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COLD

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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

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Presbycusis

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Old Hearing/term used to describe any hearing impairment in old age

25
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Glaucoma

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Fluids increase pressure changes within the eye

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Cataracts

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Cloudiness that effects transparency of eyes lens

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Aphasia

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absence/impairment of the ability to communicate

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Dysarthria

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Speech ( imperfect articulation of speech)

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Subdural Hematoma

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Headache/Nausea and vomiting

Usually the result of a serious head injury

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Parkinson’s Disease

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Symptoms- tremors, slow/shuffling pace/movement (gate)

Dopamine to help control muscle movement

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Huntingtons Chorea

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Impacts a persons functional abilities and usually results in movement , thinking ( cognitive ) and psychiatric disorder

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Cerebral Palsy

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Affects muscle tone and posture

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Dementia

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cognitive loss

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Alzheimers

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Plaques and Tangles

Most common form of dementia in persons over 60 years of age

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Esophagitis

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heartburn

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Dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

37
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Ulcer

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wearing away the inner lining of the stomach
chronic build up
excessive levels of acid

38
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intestines

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about 25 feet long

39
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Constipation

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BM every 3 days at least

40
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lleus

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Blockage requiring surgery

41
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GERD

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease
the most common GI disorder affecting the elderly
Concern = aspiration - breathing in a foreign object

42
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DM

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Diabetes Mellitus
Type1 - insulin dependent (often called juvenile diabetes)
Type 2 - non-insulin dependent ( adult -onst diabetes)

43
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Metabolism

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chemical reaction to produce energy

44
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Decubitus ( pressure) Ulcer

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unrelieved pressure

45
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Shingles

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my develop in any age group, but more likely to develop the condition if :
older then 60
chickenpox before age 1
immune system is weakened by medication or disease

46
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Scabies

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Skin disease by a mite
eggs mature in 21 days
allergic response to mite cause itchy rash

47
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Ecchymosis

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Blood vessels under eye bruise

usually caused by Abuse

48
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Renal Calculi

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Kidney Stones

49
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Urinary Incontinence

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inability to control the timing of urination

50
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Mental Illness

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depression is likely the most common mental illness in the elderly

51
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Ageism

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Discrimination or prejudice action towards a person because of age

NAB/Cory (11 decks)

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