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Geriatrics

This class was created by Brainscape user Thao Hoang. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

By: Thao Hoang
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Decks in this class (12)

the geriatric patient
Lectures 1, 2, 3
36  cards
Pharmacotherapeutics
Difference between pharmacokineti...,
Pharmacokinetics can be altered by 3,
Is absorption changed with aging
55  cards
Evaluating and Caring for the Geriatric Patient
How is the geriatric assessment e...,
What approach provides better chr...,
How can we ensure awareness and s...
62  cards
Chronic Health problem management
What is the term that means illne...,
What is the term that means death,
The co occurrence of two or more ...
113  cards
Atypical Presentations
When an older adult presents with...,
Atypical presentations usually in...,
Prevalence with atypical presenta...
35  cards
Dementia, Delirium, Depression
What is the normal aging process,
What are nml signs of the aging n...,
How do glia cells support neurons
86  cards
Mental Status Examination & Cognitive Assessments
The basic anatomy of a comprehens...,
Factors that can affect performan...,
What are screening cognitive asse...
9  cards
Falls and Immobility
One major risk factor for falls i...,
Over 50 of people over the age of...,
50 of falls result in some type o...
49  cards
Sensory Impairment
What of older adults have signifi...,
The prevalence of vision problems...,
The combination of ___ and ___ im...
29  cards
Hospital Care,
Health Services, Long-term care
Almost what percent of people 65 ...,
What is a common and feared compl...,
Pt goals of hospital care
96  cards
palliative care ethics
Concepts that fall under autonomy,
How to help your pt maintain auto...,
Providers have a fiduciary duty to
64  cards
Prevention &
Health Maintenance
What is considered high level of ...,
What is considered moderate level...,
What is considered low level of c...
16  cards

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