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1
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**Cardiovascular changes in the elderly - _________ in elasticity of arteries

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decreased

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**Cardiovascular changes in the elderly - _______ afterload

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elevated

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**Cardiovascular changes in the elderly - ________ systolic pressures

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elevated

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**Cardiovascular changes in the elderly - Left ventricular ___________

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hypertrophy

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**Cardiovascular changes in the elderly - Adrenergic activity _________

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decreases

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**Cardiovascular changes in the elderly - ________ heart rate (both resting and max)

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decreased

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**Cardiovascular changes in the elderly - _________ baroreceptor response

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decreased

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**Cardiovascular history to be concerned about

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AS, History of arrhythmias, CHF, HTN, CAD

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9
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Heart rate declines 2 beat per minute per year over the age ____

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50

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10
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Conduction system _______ and loss of SA node cells increases chance of _________

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fibroses / arrhythmias

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11
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Atrial enlargement puts them at risk for what?

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SVT and Afib

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12
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Left ventricular wall thickens by decreasing the ________

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cavity

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What does this describe? Ventricular DILATION while maintaining normal sarcomere lengths - the heart can expand to receive a greater volume of blod. The wall thickness normally increases in proportion to the increase in chamber radius. This type of hypertrophy is termed _________ hypertrophy

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eccentric

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In the case of CHRONIC pressure overload (as through anaerobic exercise, which increases resistance to blood flow by compressing arteries), the chamber radius MAY NOT change; however, the wall thickness greatly increases as new sarcomeres are added in-parallel to existing sarcomeres. This is termed _______ hypertrophy

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Concentric

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15
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Decrease in their cardiovascular system causes drop in BP during ________. Autonomic responses that maintain homeostasis progressively decline. This is termed _____ ____

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induction / autonomic dysfunction

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16
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**Circulation time will slow ___ drugs but speeds up induction with _______ agents

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IV / inhalation

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17
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The elderly patient is more dependent on an increase in _______ than increase in ______ to produce an increase in CO. These factors make the geriatric patient more prone to _____ when large volumes of IVF are administered in the presence of anesthetic induced myocardial depression and hypotension. So this makes a good case to give _______ instead of crystalloids.

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EDV / HR / CHF / colloids

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18
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**Respiratory changes in the elderly - ________ in elasticity of lungs

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decrease

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19
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**Respiratory changes in the elderly - _______ in alveolar surface area

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decrease

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20
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**Respiratory changes in the elderly - __________ residual volume

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increased

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21
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**Respiratory changes in the elderly - ________ mismatch

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V/Q

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22
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**Respiratory changes in the elderly - _________ chest wall ridgity

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increased

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23
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**Respiratory changes in the elderly - ________ cough

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decreased

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24
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**Respiratory changes in the elderly - Blunted response to _______ and ______

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hypercapnia and hypoxia

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25
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**Respiratory changes in the elderly - ________ max breathing capacity

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decreased

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26
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**Respiratory changes in the elderly - ________ closing capacity and closing volume

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increased

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27
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Common History and Physical items related to geriatrics and respiratory

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Lung CA, Pneumonia, emphysema, chronic bronchitis

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28
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See an overall ______ of alveoli and _______ of small airways

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distention / collapse

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29
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Arthritis in mouth opening and cervical spine may cause what?

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difficult intubagtion and small mouth opening

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30
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The elderely have a increased risk of aspiration r/t to decrease in ______ reflexes

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airway

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31
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With the elderly, FRC _______ slightly

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increases

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32
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Vital capacity significantly decreases 25 ml/year starting at age ____

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20

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33
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Residual volume _______ with age

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increases

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34
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Total lung capacity ________ with age

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decreases

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35
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Elderly have signs of both ______ and ________ disease

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restrictive and obstructive

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36
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Dead space ______ in elderly

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increases

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37
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**Does Vd/Vt ratio increase or decrease with age

38
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Gastric changes in the elderly

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gastric pH rises, gastric emptying slows, some elderly have smaller stomach volumes than younger patients

39
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Heat production ______ with age and heat loss________

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decreases / increases

40
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**Three things that put elderly at risk for heat loss

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dereased metabolic rate, decreased heat production, deficient thermostat control

41
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If it’s a belly surgery, make sure you have what on the OR table

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K-pad warmer

42
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**What renal IMPAIRMENTS are noted with the elderly?

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impaired sodium handling, impaired fluid handling, impaired potassium excretion

43
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**What is renal decreases do we see with elderly?

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decreased blood flow, GFR, renal mass, concentration, dilution, drug excretion, renin-aldosterone response

44
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What might you expect renal wise on the elderly history and physical?

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prostatic obstruction, CHF, hypertensive nephropathy, diabetic nephropathy

45
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Renal cortex is replaced with ____ and _____ tissue

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fat and fibrotic

46
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Serum creatinine is the _____ r/t decrease in muscle mass and decreased production of creatinine

47
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BUN gradually INCREASES ____% mg/dl per year

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0.2% mg/dl

48
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They are predisposed to _______ as well as _____ ________ r/t sodium, diluting, and conentration management changes

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dehydration / fluid overload

49
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Inability to _______ glucose

50
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Decreased blood flow to kidneys in this population increases their risk of ____ ____ ___

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acute renal failure

51
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They are predisposed to ______ and __________ with the prescription of diuretics

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hyperkalemia and hypokalemia

52
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**What is the most specific test or renal failure

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serum creatinine clearance

53
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Cerebral blood flow and brain mass _____ with age

54
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Neurotransmitters (dopamine) __________ and their receptors ______ as well

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decrease / decrease

55
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Physical activity shows to preserve _____ function

56
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Degeneration of peripheral nerves slows conduction and reactions which leads to muscle _______

57
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There is ________ in thresholds to touch, temp and pain

58
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Threshold ______ in proprioception, hearing and vision

59
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Dosages for locals and general anesthetics are ______ in the elderly

60
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Epidural anesthetic tends to have a more _______ spread

61
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Epidural anesthetic has a shorter duration on _____ and ______

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analgesia and motor

62
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Geriatrics need more time to recover _______ from GA. Consider this when outpatient surgery is being done - do they have care system in place?

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cognitively

63
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In geriatrics there is a ______ incidence of confusion, delerium and cognitive disruptions

64
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What can confusion and delerium in geriatrics be related to?

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drug effects, pain, previous dementia, hypoxemia, and metabolic disturbances

65
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**T/F Geriatrics are VERY sensitive to anticholinergics like scopolamine and atropine

66
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Some suffer prolonged or even permanent cognitive problems but believed to be _____ _________ related

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non anesthetic

67
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Skin _______ with age, and is prone to tearing. Veins are frail and hard to _________. Arthritic joints make _______ difficult

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atrophies / cannulate / postioning

68
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Pharmacokinetic

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relationship between drug dose and plasma concentrations

69
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Pharmacodynamic

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relationship between plasma concentrations and clinical effect

70
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_________ in muscle mass and _______ in body fat

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decrease / increase

71
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Total body water ________ which effects water soluble drugs

72
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Reduced volume for water soluble drugs can lead to higher _______ concentrations

73
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Conversely, fat soluble drugs with increased volume of distribution can lower _____ concentrations

74
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Many drugs have PROLONGED effects r/t ______ and ______ function declining

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renal and hepatic

75
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MAC for inhalation agents decrease ___ % decade after age ____

76
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Onset of inhalation agents is more rapid if CO is ______

77
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Myocardial depressants effect exaggerated while the TACHY response is _______

78
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Reasons for longer wake up?

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increased body fat, decreased hepatic and decreased pulmonary gas exchange

79
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Lower doeses needed for what drugs?

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benzos, barbs, opiod agonists

80
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There is no change in muscle relaxant effectgs but there can be a ________ excretion due to decreased ________ function

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prolonged / renal

81
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**Which plasma protein is increased in the elderly. It also binds with local anesthetics and opiods.

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alpha-1 glycoprotein

82
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Progeria

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Called Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome (premature aging)

83
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Progeria is apparent after ____ months of age

84
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Progeria patients will have signs of what?

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heart disease, HTN, cerebrovascular disease, osteoarthritis, DM

85
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Airway considerations with Progeria

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mandibular hypoplasia (underdevelopment), Micrognathis (micromandible), Narrow glottic opening

86
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Average life span for someone with progeria?

87
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Choose drugs wisely. Elderly patients have variable if not decreased requirements. Think REGIONAL, but always be prepared to administer ________ if unable to perform regional or if regional fails

88
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JUST FYI

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give beta-blockers, ABX, AVOID hypothermia

89
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Be prepared for greater hemodynamic ________ inta-op and postop

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instability

90
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Plan post op analgesia ________

91
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Monitor for sub-clinical events. Signs and symptoms of untoward events are often ______ in the elderly

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nonspecific

92
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Allow the elderly more time to repsonse to questions, requests, drugs, and time to ______ from anesthesia/achieve extubation criteria

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