Respiratory
Dyspnea
What is shortness of breath?
The buildup of fat and cholesterol in the arteries?
What is atherosclerosis?
Cataracts
What is clouding of the lenses or surrounding membranes?
OTC
What is over the counter?
Taking advantage of an older persons person, property, or emotional state.
What is elder abuse?
More difficult to expel used air.
What is air trapping?
Arteriosclerosis
What is a disease that causes the arteries to thicken, harden, and calcify?
What is increased intraocular pressure?
Polypharmacy
Medical treatment that may be given to a patient who cannot speak for themselves.
What is an Advanced Directive/Living Will?
Pneumonia
What is inflammation of the lung from bacterial, viral, or fungal causes?
Heart Enlargement
What is Heart hypertrophy?
Presbycusis
What is age related hearing loss?
Only taking medication every other day instead of every day.
What is medication noncompliance?
Decubitus Ulcers
What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore?
Sudden blockage of an artery in the lung by a venous clot.
What is a pulmonary embolism?
Cardiac Output
What is a measure of the workload of the heart?
Weight loss, malnutrition, and complaints of fatigue.
What is decreased interest in eating?
Aspirin, antacids, cough syrups, and decongestants.
Highest rate of suicide of any age group in the US.
What are older men?
Coughing up blood.
What is hemoptysis?
Orthostatic Hypotension
What is a decrease in blood pressure caused by a change in position?
Interruption of blood flow to the brain.
What is syncope?
Many people believe they are safe and will not mention taking them when asked about medications.
What are herbal supplements?
GEMS Diamond
What is Geriatric patients, Environmental Assessment, Medical Assessment, Social Assessment.