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This term describes slow movement seen in Parkinson disease
What is bradykinesia?
First-line medication for Type 2 diabetes in older adults.
What is metformin?
this is a dry skin commonly seen in older adults.
What is xerosis?
This is An acute, reversible change in mental status.
What is delirium?
Loss of nerve cell mass leads to this structural brain change
What is atrophy?
This is temporary neurologic event caused by decreased cerebral circulation
What is a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)?
Blood test recommended every 3 years for adults over 35 to screen for diabetes.
What is fasting blood glucose (FBG)?
The most common type of skin cancer that rarely metastasizes.
What is basal cell carcinoma?
A progressive, irreversible decline in cognition.
What is dementia?
Older adults have about this % decrease in cerebral blood flow.
What is 20%?
The most common cause of stroke in older adults involves this type of blockage.
What is an ischemic stroke (thrombus or embolus)?
This condition is a greater immediate danger than ketoacidosis in older adults.
What is hypoglycemia?
This acronym helps identify suspicious moles.
What is ABCDE?
This condition has a rapid onset and fluctuates throughout the day.
What is delirium?
This complication of diabetes can lead to blindness.
What is retinopathy?
This is a hallmark gait seen in a patient with Parkinson disease.
What is a shuffling gait?
Symptoms of this disorder include fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and dry skin.
What is hypothyroidism?
This is Localized damage to skin from pressure and shear.
What is a pressure injury?
The most common type of dementia.
What is Alzheimer disease?
This is the most important intervention to prevent pressure injuries.
What is frequent repositioning (turning every 2 hours)?
This neurotransmitter is decreased in Parkinson disease.
What is dopamine?
This thyroid medication must be taken on an empty stomach.
What is levothyroxine?
This highly metastatic form of skin cancer has increasing incidence.
What is melanoma?
This type of delirium presents with lethargy and reduced activity.
What is hypoactive delirium?
This syndrome causes confusion in the late afternoon/evening.
What is sundowner syndrome?