Disease In Adults Flashcards
Atherosclerosis, HTN, dysrhthmias are all _____ diseases
Heart
What is cancer caused by
Smoking, obesity, ETOH, poor nutrition, inactivity
80% of cancers in the US are ____ years+
55
How many percentage of cancers are avoidable?
42%
Symptoms of diabetes mellitus 2 are?
Polyuria, polydipsia, blurred vision, fatigue, poor wound healing, dry skin
What is the average adult lifespan?
78.6
Herpes Zoster should be given at what age and time range?
50 years - 2 does, 6 months apart
At what age should PNA vaccine be given?
Age 65
In older age there is an increase in which vitamins?
Calcium, vitamin D, vitamin E, Vitamin A, folate, fiber, & fluids
Monitor for cholesterol and diabetes every ___ years.
3
True or False
Brain receptors are more sensitive in older adults increasing the potency of psychoactive drugs
True
True or False
In older adults, there is a faster rate of absoprtion and emptying rate
False
True or False
There is a decrease in renal and liver function in older adults
True
Muscle relaxants (cyclobenzaprine, methoarbamol, carisoprodol) can cause older adults to become….
Lethargic
Anti-anxiolytics and insomnia meds can cause older adults to become …
Confused
Anticholingeric drugs in older adults can cause
Confusion, constipation, urinary retention, blurry vision, lower BP
Pain relievers (meperidine) can cause _____ in older adults.
Neurotoxicity
Antipsychotics in older adults can increase the risk for _______.
Stoke and risk for falls
Estrogen pills and patches in older adults can increase risk for ______.
Cancer and blood clots
What is beers criteria?
Inappropriate medication use in older adults
What are Fulmers SPICES framework?
Conditions that can lead to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs, death
S in SPICES is for?
Sleep disorders
P in SPICES is for?
Problems with eating or feeding
I in SPICES is for?
Incontinence
C in SPICES is for?
Confusion
E in SPICES is for ?
Evidence of falls
S in SPICES is for ?
Skin breakdown
Heart disease, cancer, lung cancer, stroke, and Alzheimer’s in older adults are all _______________.
Leading cause of death
