Intro to Gero
Beliefs, attitudes, norms, and values, used to justify age-based prejudice and discrimination
Ageism
Characterized by gradual loss of cortical (outer shell) and trabecular bone (inner spongy meshwork) and microarchitectural deterioration
Osteoporosis
This class of medication is given for depression. An example, is sertraline.
SSRIs
This gene increases your risk of breast cancer
BRCA
This treatment type is for patients with EOL expected to occur w/in 6 months
Hospice
Term for loss of muscle mass
Sarcopenia
The term for "joint replacement." Typically performed for osteoarthritis of large joints, or hip fractures
Arthroplasty
This assessment is the gold standard for screening for cognitive impairment
Mini-Mental State Exam
Small seeds are implanted into the body for local radiation of cancer
Brachytherapy
This interdisciplinary approach is aimed at improving quality of life for patients with serious illness and may include curative treatment
Palliative Care
Assessment Tool used for identifying common problems in older adults
SPICES
Bisphosphonates
This type of dementia is caused by abnormal shrinkage of the brain and characterized by amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles.
Alzheimer's Disease
This treatment is used to irrigate the bladder after Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
CBI
These legal documents communicate a patient's healthcare wishes if they become unable to speak for themselves
Advanced Directives
Common health conditions affecting older adults' functionality and quality of life
Geriatric Syndromes
This degenerative joint disease causes inflammation of surrounding tissue, bones to rub together, and joint deterioration. Pain with activity is relieved by rest. However, stiffness is worse after sleep but usually resolves with 20-30 minutes of movement.
Osteoarthritis
This type of dementia can be acquired by contaminated surgical instruments or beef.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
This type of cancer is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells
Hodgkin Lymphoma
This medical order completed by the provider and patient includes Code status, medical interventions, and nutrition preferences for patients with serious illness or advanced age.
Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
The study of the movement and action of a medication in the body from the time it is administered to the time it is excreted
Pharmacokinetics
This DMARD is the first-line medication for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Methotrexate
This drug class is given for mild-moderate Alzheimer's disease. An example is donezepil.
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
This oncologic emergency is characterized by multiple small blood clots, followed by depletion of clotting factors and uncontrollable bleeding.
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
This term refers to people who must report any signs of abuse or neglect of patients.
Mandatory Reporter