Pain
What is the most reliable indicator of pain?
The patient's self-report
What defines fibromyalgia?
Chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain
Leading cause of blindness >60?
Macular degeneration
Most common type of hearing loss in elders?
Presbycusis- age related hearing loss
Example of nonpharmacologic pain relief?
3 items
Guided imagery, relaxation, heat/cold therapy
What acronym assesses pain characteristics?
PQRST (Provocation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Timing).
Which neurotransmitters are involved?
Serotonin and substance P
Increased intraocular pressure term?
Glaucoma
Conductive vs. sensorineural difference?
Conductive= transmission issue
Sensorineural= nerve issue
1st communication tip for hearing impaired?
Face the patient
What type of pain is from nerve damage?
Neuropathic pain
Other than pain, two common symptoms?
Fatigue and sleep disturbances
Clouding of the lens is called?
Cataracts
Define tinnitus.
Ringing or buzzing in ears
#1 Nursing diagnosis for macular degeneration?
Risk for injury related to visual impairment
What meds are used for mild/moderate pain?
Non-opioid analgesics
What meds help manage fibromyalgia pain?
3 items.
Post-cataract surgery teaching?
Avoid bending, lifting, or straining
Drug type class causing ototoxicity?
Aminoglycoside antibiotics
Pain tool for older adults?
Numeric scale or FACES
What must a nurse assess before opioids?
Respiratory rate and level of consciousness
Helpful lifestyle modifications for Fibromyalgia?
3 major topics
Exercise, stress reduction, and sleep hygiene
Emergency sign in retinal detachment?
Curtain or shadow over vision
Hearing aid care teaching?
3 items
Keep dry, turn off when not using, replace batteries
Therapies for fibromyalgia fatigue?
Cognitive behavioral therapy and graded exercise therapy