EXAM 1 TLC REVIEW Flashcards
Anticholinergic effects?
can’t…
SEE (blurry vision)
PEE (urinary retention)
SPIT (dry mouth)
SHII (constipation)
+ confusion and dizziness
KATZ?
ADLS (living on their own)
bathe each day on their own
can make it to the restroom w/o incontinence
can dress themselves each day
you want a high score (6=independent)
Lawson?
performance and living on their own
primary preventions?
flu vaccine
cognitive stimulation
active (exercise)
immunization
what is erythrocyte sedation? (ESR)
for inflammation
diabetes, HTN, atherosclerosis
= ESR is elevated with all 3
hearing?
check with otoscope (L, 3 day)
constipation?
walk 20-30 mins daily (“i will walk 20-30 mins a day)
presbyopia =
red, orange, yellow – bright colors
Levodopa –> parkinson ?
confused and muscle twitching = TOXIC
Satins used for?
cholesterol NOT BLOOD SUGAR
Adult Respiratory?
cough relief
diminished cough reflex
recoil (decrease in alveoli recoil)
stiff chest
increase residual volume
Adult Respiratory?
cough relief
diminished cough reflex
recoil (decrease in alveoli recoil)
stiff chest
increase residual volume
expected neuro age related change?
short term memory loss –> memory loss
older adult skin?
moisturize
soap and H2O
adequate hydration
use of sunscreen
which lab alters hydration?
SODIUM
Na+ goes H2O follows
antipsychotic malignant syndrome?
call HCP and hold meds (spiked fever) = if they have an reaction STOP THE MEDs
what are the 3 G’s?
ginkgo
ginseng
garlic
when do you need to stop taking the 3 G’s before surgery?
2 weeks before surgery
what is echinacea?
cold and flu therapy
taken in tea form and tincture
CONTRAINDICATIONS in the autoimmune disease (RA) –> tell the PT to STOP TAKING THE HERB
Tamilol?
eye drips
BP changes WATCH for BP
-LOL = BP med
Na+ =
decreased LTC
low intake, altered ADH, increased H2O
Ca+ =
decreased
increased bone resorption
vitamin D
Glucose =
low is most dangerous
insulin, malnutrition
albumin =
decreased
prealbumin = acute malnutrition
PSA =
limited use (>75 and high risk)
creatinine =
more accurate measure of renal function
used to diagnose and monitor renal insufficiency
polypharmacy?
taking multiple meds at the same time
20% 65+ adults take 10+ meds
more meds taken in LTC facilities
disabled have higher %
increased risk for drug interactions
increased risk of AE
Pain medications:
Tricyclics for neuropathic pain
avoid drugs that precipitate or potentiate EPS
avoid tranquilizers that produce sedation and have long half-life
drugs with short half life are more suitable
corticosteroids
topical agents
muscle relaxants
