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VH 2 Final Flashcards

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Produces swelling, inflammation, intense pain and distortion of the joints

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Huntington’s chorea

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A disorder of the CNS that is transmitted genetically and inherited by both sexes

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What characterizes delirium

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Symptoms are sudden and abrupt

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The leading cause of anal fissures

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Constipation

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The purpose of the gastrointestinal tract

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Break down food into absorbable forms, absorb fluid and nutrients, provide temporary storage of feces

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Where in the body Crohn’s diseases found

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All parts of the GI tract

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Where ulcerative colitis occurs

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Large intestine

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The physical signs of depression and older adults (5)

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Muscle aches, abdominal pain, n/v, dry mouth and headache

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Agnosia

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Correct term for the inability to recognize common objects or familiar faces, despite intact sensory abilities

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Where most nutrients and electrolytes are absorbed

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Small intestine

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11
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In Osteoarthritis where does wear and tear begin happen

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The bone cartrilage deteriorates

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Cognitive function

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Involves thinking and reasoning

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13
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How cerebrovascular disease manifests

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Ischemic stroke hemorrhagic stroke and Tia

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14
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Schizophrenia seeing snakes coming out of the wall is a sign of what

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Hallucinations

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The signs and symptoms of a cerebrovascular episode (3)

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Severe, explosive headaches, seizures, and alterations in motor, sensory and visual function

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The common types of dementia (3)

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Alzheimer’s disease,
vascular Dementia
Dementia of lewy body type

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What common surgery is done to correct BPH

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TURP (Transurethral resection of the prostate)

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18
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How culture can impact Mental Health

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Can influence the way a person’s behaviours are interpreted

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19
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Why bowel elimination can be a problem in older adults

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Reduced peristalsis

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20
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Presbycusis

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A gradual hearing loss that occurs with ageing

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Pagets disease

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A chronic condition where there is abnormal bone remodelling

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How depression presents in the elderly

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Often presents with a focus on physical complaints, rather than feelings of guilt and worthlessness

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What factors most influence mental health and mental illness 3

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Childhood nurturing genetics lifestyle circumstances

24
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How patients with diverticulosis can help to prevent getting diverticulitis dietary 2

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Increased dietary fiber and increasing fluid intake

25
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Functional incontinence

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Related to physically getting on the toilet

26
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What may cause decreased peristalsis in the bowel

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Immobility

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Cataract

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The lens becomes cloudy

28
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The three d’s of cognitive impairment

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Delirium depression and dementia

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Delusions

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Fixed false beliefs that are not shared by others

30
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The most common risk factors for cvd

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Hypertension

31
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Gout

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A disorder that results from the accumulation of uric acid crystals in a joint

32
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Dementia

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Is the loss of cognitive function caused by changes in the brain

33
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Macular degeneration

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The inability to see in the central field of vision

34
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Stress incontinence

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An involuntary small volume loss of urine resulting from increased intra-abdominal pressure

35
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Diarrhea that occurs with a fecal impaction is the result of

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Seepage of stool around the impaction

36
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Going for frequent walks should be encouraged for someone with

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Osteoporosis

37
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Dupuyyren’s contracture

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Condition which causes flexion of the third fourth or 5th finger rendering them more or less useless

38
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What intervention to use that may help reduce overstimulation in an elderly patient experiencing anxiety

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Minimizing the noise level

39
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Chemical imbalances in the body can cause mental health disorders true false

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True

40
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What could cause a patient with dementia to show behavioral symptoms such as agitation or pacing

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Misinterpreting misinterpretation of situation or environment physical stressors such as discomfort illness need to use toilet sleep disturbances

41
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Retention

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Accumulation of urine in the bladder bladder unable to empty fully

42
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Dribbling

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Leakage of urine despite voluntary control of urination

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Hematuria

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Blood in the urine

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Nocturia

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Getting up in the night to void or night time urination

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Elevated post void residue urine

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Elevated volume of urine remaining after voiding

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Oliguria

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Diminished urinary output relative to intake

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Frequency

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Voiding more than eight times in 24 hours

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Urgency

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Sudden and compelling urge to void that cannot be postponed

49
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Incontinence

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Involuntary loss of urine

50
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Dysuria

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Painful or difficult urination

51
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Five risk factors for CVA

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Hypertension
smoking
atherosclerosis
diabetes
hyperlipidemia (elevated cholesterol levels)

52
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11 symptoms and or outcomes of inflammatory bowel disease

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Abdominal pain
diarrhea
Malena
fatigue
anorexia
weight loss
anemia
electrolyte disturbance
lesions
increased WBC and SED rates malnutrition

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Polyuria

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Voiding large amounts of urine

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Hesitancy

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Difficulty initiating urination

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