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826: Geriatrics

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Introduction
Older adults comprise at least __...,
At what age is an individual cons...,
Life expectancy has increased in ...
19  cards
Geriatric Overview
Aging is associated with a decrea...,
What does homeostasis refer to,
What 4 factors influence aging
41  cards
Geriatric Pharmacology
What can be defined as the manage...,
What are the 4 processes of pharm...,
What age related changes affect a...
18  cards
Health and Function
How does who define health,
What are the 3 core elements to s...,
What can be defined as the capaci...
21  cards
Sensory Changes in the Older Adult
What term refers to the reception...,
Define sensory loss,
What decade do sensory changes oc...
61  cards
Adult Cognitive Development
What can be defined as the mechan...,
What can be defined as focusing o...,
Describe the generational differe...
41  cards
Chapters 14-16 Review Questions
Which of the following is true re...,
A 50 decline in available _______...,
Which of the following is true re...
110  cards
Exercise and Physical Activity for the Older Adult
What can be defined as any bodily...,
Physical activity is of lower int...,
How many steps should an older ad...
52  cards
Impaired Aerobic Capacity and Endurance
Cardiac output max hr resting and...,
Blood flow decreases as one ages ...,
Blood flow also decreases because...
49  cards
Ambulation and Functional Mobility
What can be defined as a series o...,
Gait can also be defined as a ser...,
What percent of the gait cycle is...
94  cards
Balance and Falls
Postural control involves control...,
The underlying causes of falls is...,
Falls are a result of loss of what
35  cards
Outcome Measures
Describe how the six minute walk ...,
Describe score interpretation for...,
What is the average normal score ...
44  cards

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