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What is the leading causes of cancer deaths in women between 55 and 74?
What is lung, breast, and colorectal cancer, and prostate cancer?
100
1.5 million Americans reside in this type of setting.
What is a nursing home?
100
A common metabolic bone disorder characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density, together with loss of bone matrix and mineralization resulting in brittle and weak bones
What is osteoporosis?
100
intra-abdominal pressure is increased and either pelvic floor muscle or urethral sphincter in not strong enough to counter the pressure. (laughing, sneezing, coughing)
What is stress incontinence?
100
gender that osteoporosis is more common in.
What are women?
200
Any agent known to cause cancer
What is a carcinogen?
200
The period of life from the onset of old age to death
What is senescence?
200
Farsightedness associated with aging caused by a loss of elasticity of the lens
What is presbyopia?
200
Sudden onset of confusion.
What is delirium?
200
long-acting calcium channel blocker, used as an anti-hypertensive and in the trtmnt of angina; relaxes the smooth muscle in the arterial wall, decreasing total peripheral resistance, hence reducing BP
What is amlodipine?
300

A theory of aging that proposes the formation of cross-links of proteins in aging cells, resulting in dysfunction of these cells.

What is the cross-linkage theory?

300

Bladder disorders are ____________ part of aging and _______________ in 30% of cases

What is NOT a normal & can be reversed?

300
a place more intensive than long-term care. Usually specially designated units w/in long-term care facilities. Typical: non-healing wounds, chronic vent dependence, renal prob, IV therapy, coma management, complex med/rehab
What is a skilled nursing facility?
300
class of medication used to contract the pupil: used with glaucoma.
What are miotics?
300
the amount of aqueous humor in the anterior chamber
What is intraoccqular pressure?
400
The most sensitive indicator of renal function in the elderly?
What is creatinine clearence?
400
balances concerns of pt. family, nursing & rest of interdisciplinary team. Skilled in leadearship, time management, blding relationships, communications and managing change?
What is a Manager?
400
A place with specialized units. Goal: preserve functional status fostering self-worth & socialization
What is Alzheimer's care unit/facility?
400
AKA the Error theory. Vitamins and antioxidants recommended to combat aging.
What is free radical theory?
400
Passage of rays of light from an object thru the cornea, aqueous humor, the lens, vitreous humor to the retina. From the retina the image is carried to the occipital area of the cerebrum where the image is identified.
What is vision?
500

Due to compensatory changes in the Vasculature System, additional small blood vessels provide alternate routes for blood to flow.

What is collateral circulation?

500
Group of people who are twice as likely as whites to have diabetes. Men have higher rates of lung and prostate cancer.
Who are African Americans?
500

Holistic, interdisciplinary care that helps 'em "live until they die." Pain management & comfort care standard base treatment

What is hospice care?

500
A programmed theory in which immune system function declines, leading to aging
What is immunological theory?
500
Error theory in which Cells become less efficient the longer and harder they're used.
What is wearing tear theory?