Getiatrics Flashcards
1
Q
Osteoporosis
A
Loss of bone density causing brittle bones
2
Q
Arthritis
A
Cartilage loss wear and tart of joints
3
Q
Cataract
A
Loss of transparency of the lens of the eye
4
Q
Glaucoma
A
Intraocular pressure increases causing damage to the optic nerve results in partial or full loss of vision
5
Q
Tinnitus
A
Noise in the ear ringing buzzing or whistling associated with hearing loss that develops from aging
6
Q
Falls
A
Major cause of mortality rates in elder people
