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Geria Flashcards

1
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Theory of biological timeline, primary, dec cell growth

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Gene theory

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2
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Theory of dec immune system

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Immunologica theory

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3
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Theory of dec hormones

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Endocrine theory

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4
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Theory of the quicker you live, the faster u die

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Theory of wear and tear

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5
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Theory of unstable molecules

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Free radical theory

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6
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Theory of unstable molecules

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Free radical theory

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7
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Theory of proteins, dec elasticity that leads to stiffnes

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Cross linkage theory

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8
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Theory of withdraw from society; ageism

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Disengagement theory

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9
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Theory of productivity leads to successful aging

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Activity theory

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10
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MAINTAIN values, habits, behaviors

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Continuity theory

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11
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Theory of life satisfaction (ego) vs despair

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Erikson’s psychosocial theory

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12
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3 antioxidants

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Vit C- citrus
Vit E- green leafy veg
Beta carotene- yellow/ orange fruits and veg

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13
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Nursing interventions to minimize risk of skin Ca

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  1. SPF >15 30 mins before exposure and reapply q 2h
  2. Wag labas ng 10-4 pm
  3. Protective clothing
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14
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Brown spots in sun exposed area

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Lentigo senilis

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15
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bruising, bleeding under the skin in older
adults

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Senile purpura

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16
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Seborrheic dermatitis

17
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bone resorption > bone formation → __________

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Osteoporosis

18
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Loss of bone mass

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Osteoporosis

19
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Hallmark ng osteoporosis

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Kyphosis/ Dowager’s hump

20
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Confirmatory ng osteoporosis

21
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Ano bawal kainin if taking calcitonin

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Seafood (allergy)

22
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Calcitonin is for Bone resorption or Bone formation amd ano DOC

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Bone resorption, Biphosphonates ( alendronate/ fosamax)

23
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Ano lang ang di dec or ano lang ang maintained sa system ng geria

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Long term memory maintained
Inc lens opacity- cataracts
Inc drusens- dry macular degeneration
HR and RR maintained
Sexual desire maintained
Inc prostate size- urinary incontinence
Inc residual urine- UTI

24
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If may malnutrition, what intervention

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SFF na inc Calories balanced diet

25
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Muscle mass

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Sarcopenia

26
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Dec salivary gland

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Xerostomia

27
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Gagawin if may xerostomia

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Oral care
Freq sips of water
Sugar free hard candy
Ice chips

28
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Common sx ng infections sa geria

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Altered loc

29
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Prevention of UTI

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Cr q 2h
Kegel

30
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If na,aman mo naga polypharmacy gagawin?

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Assess for drug interactions (hx taking)
Lower dose to 1/3 or 1/2 ng MD

31
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Death of neurons, dementia or delirium

32
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Gradual irreversible

33
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Altered loc, dementia or delirium

34
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Primary rx factor ng abuse

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Dependency

35
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Normal level ng Calcium

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Call 911/ 9-11

36
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Senior citizen act >4060 y/o

37
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Diet for bone formation sa osteoporosis

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Vit D and Ca

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