Older Adult Flashcards
seborrheic keratosis vs actinic keratosis
seborrheic- benign, wart-like, look “pasted on”
actinic- C is for pre-Cancer to squamous cell
what type of hearing loss is presbycusis?
sensorineural or conductive?
sensorineural, hearing loss of high frequency sounds
arcus senilis
a white or grey ring around the cornea (cholesterol deposits)
What is the most common cause of blindness in the united states?
macular degeneration
What are side effects of anticholinergic drugs in the elderly?
dry mouth, blurred vision, orthostatic hypotension, constipation, urinary retention (careful with BPH)
Acute onset of severe eye pain, severe headache, and nausea/vomiting. Eyes are red with tearing. C/o blurred vision.
acute angle-closure glaucoma
call 911
highest mortality cancer for both genders?
lung cancer
what can elevated calcium and alkaline phosphatase indicate?
bone cancer
what disease has a marked decrease in dopamine receptors?
parkinson’s
symptoms of parkinson’s
pill-rolling, tremors, rigidity, shuffling gait, masked face
treatment for parkinson’s
1st line- Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet)
Mirapex
Azilect