Geriatrics Flashcards
M/C geriatric neuromuscular complaint. M/C in weight bearing joints. The nodes are called Heberden’s nodes in the DIP joints
DJD
Grayish opaque ring around the cornea
Arcus Senilis
Loss of elasticity of the lens or hardening of the lens (can’t focus on close objects)
Presbyopia
Ability to hear high frequencies is lost
Presbycussis
M/C endocrine malfunction in the elderly
Diabetes Mellitus
M/C anemia in geriatrics
Iron Deficient Anemia
M/C plasma cell dyscrasia (cancer)
Multiple Myeloma
This ds is seen in those w/ alcohol abuse; B1 (Thiamin) deficiency
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
A bed sore that requires protein for healing. M/C over the sacrum
Decubitus Ulcer
M/C fx bone in the elderly
Hip
Rodent ulcer is an AKA for what cancer?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Itchy scaly patch is assoc. w/ what skin cancer?
Squamous cell
M/C visual problem in the elderly causing blindness
Macular Degeneration
Mental deterioration (cortical degeneration), amnesia, depression, anxiety, & rigidity. Best diagnosis is autopsy
Alzheimer’s Disease
This instrument is used to check for glaucoma (increased intraocular pressure)
Tonometer
These nutrients reduce the risk of fx’s in the elderly
Vit. D
Calcium
This is used to measure blood volume, oxygen uptake transport, & metabolism.
PET (Positron Emission Test)
Discriminatory tx of the elderly is called what?
Ageism
M/C endocrine cause of carpal tunnel?
Hypothyoidism
M/C cause of conduction loss in elderly?
Cerumen
Known as the “barnacles of old age”, insignificant
Seborrheic keratosis
