From quizzes Flashcards

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Estrogen Replacement Therapy

A

Can reduce hot flashes, improve mood, reverse vaginal dryness, and decrease the risk for osteoporosis, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease

Despite claims, it does not increase libido, and can have the opposite effect

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Sleep patterns in the elderly compared to young adults

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Increased non-R.E.M. Sleep in stages 1 and 2

Decreased absolute amount of
R.E.M.

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3
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Apraxia

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Inability to execute purposeful movements

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4
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Akathesia

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Motor restlessness

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5
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Aphasia

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Inability or deficit in using or understanding language

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6
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Ataxia

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Incoordination, often accompanied by slurred speech

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