Gerontological Terms
Decreased size of an organ or muscle
atrophy
List 4 general types of abuse
sexual, physical, emotional/mental, financial
Narrowing of vessels, stiffening of artery walls and calcification of heart valves and chambers may directly contribute to this medical condition.
HTN
Type of discrimination against older adults
ageism
Reduction in first pass metabolism may increase the _______ of certain drugs.
bioavailibility
Hardening of tissue due to fiberous overgrowth
sclerosis
List four issues that an older adult may have with staying compliant with a medication regimen.
can't open pill tops, can't remember when or if taken, can't read label, print too small, lack of motor ability to open or draw up med, can't afford meds, can't get to pharmacy, meds look the same, didn't get education on them, adverse effects too bad, too many meds to take, times of day to take them, travel
Diminished cough and laryngeal reflexes can increase risk for _____?
aspiration and aspiration pneumonia
What do each medicare parts cover? There is A, B, D
A-hospital, minimal skilled living (60 days), hospice and maybe some home nursing care
B-medical healthcare costs
D-prescription drugs
Catheter that may be used for an older man with an prostate hypertrophy.
coude catheter
Narrowing of a passage.
stenosis
Difference between abuse and neglect.
Neglect is failure to meet basic needs like food, shelter, water, medical treatment, hygiene, clothing
Abuse is intentional act that creates harm to the older adult.
list three differences between dementia and delirium
dementia-chronic, gradual, slow, usually alert, orientation may be impaired, take frequent nap, trouble finding words, impaired judgment
delirium-acute, abrupt onset, may be lethargic or hypervigilant (fluctuates), usually orientation is impaired, delusions, hallucinations, can't distinguish reality, day night mix up
Broad term for a legal document that lays out your wishes for further medical care
advance directive
Number one cause of death in those over 65.
heart disease
Loss of muscle mass and increased fat in the body due to aging.
sarcopenia
Average number of prescription medications taken by people over 65.
6
May have pernicious anemia due to lack of _____.
vitamin b 12
Difference between POA and medical POA
POA deals with finances and the medical POA deals with medical and health care related decisions
Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Lewy body dementia, multi infarct dementia, vascular dementia
senescence
List the 4 P's
pain, potty, positioning, possessions
List four changes or problems that may lead to poor nutrition.
poor dentition, loss of taste/smell, dysphagia, medication adverse effects, finances and can't afford food, increased risk of constipation, increased feeling of fullness after eating, dehydration
Common medical problem in older adults that often is untreated and undiagnosed.
depression
Two of the several changes that can happen to the GU/reproductive systems.