Growing Old
Meds prescribed to offset symptoms of taking the prescribed med
What is cerumen?
This can lead to loneliness if it is not addressed
What is being hard of hearing?
This vaccination should be given yearly
What is the flu shot?
This is how often eye exams should occur
What is yearly?
This happens when patients are prescribed medications throughout years for different reasons and the meds are sometimes hoarded.
What is polypharmacy?
This term describes the inability to hear high pitched noises and differentiate between some sounds
What is presbycusis?
This should be done often to prevent unnecessary food borne illnesses in elderly patients due to their lack of smell & taste.
What is have someone else check for food spoilage?
This vaccination should be given at 51
What is the shingles vaccination?
This is how often elderly patients should visit the dermatologist
What is yearly?
This should be done with medications every single time a patient visits a medical facility
What is a comprehensive med conciliation?
Vision can appear this way in elderly patiens
What is yellowed vision with less differentiation of colors?
Hot tubs/showers should be avoided because of this reason
What is vasodilation?
This vaccination should be given once at 65 and one more additional time a year later
What is the pneumonia vaccination?
This is how often elderly patients should visit the dentist
What is every 6 months or semiannually?
This is a downward spiral & decline in health after an initial medical occurrence in a frail elderly patient
What is cascade iatrogensis?
This term describes when your point of focus is further away
What is presbyopia?
This alternative should be used instead of tegaderm to protect the skin
What is paper tape?
This vaccination should be given every decade
What is the tetanus vaccination?
This type of exam is performed at 65 and should be monitored closely if it shows a decrease
This is an unexpected or abnormal response that happens a lot in older patients that require interventions
What are geriatric syndromes?
This should be implemented in elderly patients home due to their decreased sense of smell, hearing, & vision
What are fire alarms & CO2 monitors with flashing lights?
This is how many mg of calcium women older than 50 and men older than 70 should consume daily
What is 1200mg?
A lack of this falls under the category of "if you do not use it then you will lose it"
What is mobility and physical function?
This is how many mg of vitamin D that should be consumed daily for good bone health
What is 600 IU and then 800 IU at 70?