Aging Changes
B-12 deficiency can lead to this
anemia
Progressive cognitive decline is termed......
Dementia
Other name for "pink eye"
Conjunctivitis
Two causes of tinnitis
earwax, age, loud noise exposure, medications, genetics
Untreated OSA can cause _____ and ______ that can affect a person.
insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease
Another name for loss of muscle mass
sarcopenia
List three symptoms of depression in older adults.
fatigue, insomnia, memory impairment
Two symptoms of a corneal abrasion
eye pain, tearing, photophobia, redness of sclera
Three S/S of vertigo
N/V, dizziness, hearing loss, imbalance, spinning sensation at rest
A patient receiving succinylcholine may be at risk for what reaction?
Malignant hyperthermia
Renal vasoconstriction can cause this.
Decreased creatinine clearance
Usually acute onset, day night reversal, abrupt progression
Delirium
Three important postoperative teaching points to discuss with patients pre and post cataract surgery
avoid constipation, avoid sneezing, coughing, bending over, vomiting, lifting >5 lbs, no rubbing or pressure to the eye
Two supportive measures for someone with Meniere's Disease
move slowly, avoid bright lights, low sodium diet, 8 + hours of sleep, regular exercise, decrease caffeine and alcohol, accupuncture
Three causes of metabolic alkalosis
excess antacids, vomiting, too much NG suction, excess bicarbonate, lactate given in dialysis, diuretics, increased aldosterone, hypokalemia, hypochloremia
Decreased inflammatory response leads to this.
Altered signs and symptoms of infection, lack of fevers
Parkinsons, Lewy Body dementia, vascular dementia, multi infarct
Name a priority nursing diagnosis for a person with macular degeneration
Disturbed visual sensory perception r/t degeneration of the macula
Anxiety r/t loss of vision
Risk for injury r/t visual loss
myringotomy
tympanostomy tubes
bradykinesia
Weakened venous valves and artery narrowing causes this.
Edema and slowed venous return
Best predictor of intellectual issues for older adults
Cardiovascular health
Name four risk factors for glaucoma
age, obesity, UV rays, family hx, smoking, alcohol, HTN, environmental factors, race, ethnicity, chronic medical conditions
Name two ototoxic medications
Furosemide, Vancomycin, Gentamicin, Tobramycin, ASA, Quinine
hyperkalemia, increased BUN and Creatinine, anemia, decreased sodium, fluid overload, decreased calcium and phosphorus, metabolic acidosis