Details Title: Aging Description: Aging Total Flash Cards: 88 Created: 11/12/2008 14:18:02		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Health Care Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term D collagen and subq fat leads to Definition I wrinkling Term atrophy of sweat glands leads to Definition D elasticity dry skin pruritis (itching) Term capillary fragility leads to Definition bruising (ecchymosis) Term D sensory receptors leads to Definition diminished sensory reception Term D vascularity of skin leads to Definition D healing time Term clustering of melanocytes leads to Definition I skin lesions age spots Term D melanocytes on scalp leads to Definition graying hair Term D density of hair follicles leads to Definition thinning hair alopecia (balding) hirsutism (female) Term Hypo/Hyperplasia in nail matrix leads to Definition thick/yellow/brittle nails slow growth ridges and fungal infections Term D orbital fat leads to Definition Petosis (sunken eyes) Term D tears leads to Definition dry eyes Term D lens elasticity leads to Definition need for longer FOCUSING time Term Lens becoming more DENSE leads to Definition night vision impairment (b/c lens is thicker) Term Pupil is smaller leads to Definition Needing more light to see Term Atrophy of ciliary muscles leads to Definition presbyopia (near vision decline) Term pupil response less brisk (aquity changes) leads to Definition glare intolerance D color and depth perception Term I external canal hair (males) leads to Definition presbycusis (hearling loss) Term Degeneration/atrophy of middle ear bones leads to Definition inability to discriminate speech Term tympanic membrane thickens leads to Definition high frequency sounds lost Term ringing of ear is Definition tenitus Term Atrophic changes of nose Definition D perceptions of odors (which leads to D tast perception) Term Narrowed intervertebral discs leads to Definition loss oh height 1-4inches Term D bone mass leads to Definition I: Fractures and osteoporosis Term I cartilage in nose and ears leads to Definition appearance of nose/ear growth Term D muscle fibers leads to Definition D muscle strength Term Muscle atrophy leads to Definition gait change Term I fat in muscles leads to Definition fall increase Term stiffening of ligaments and tendons leads to Definition D flexibilty and agility Term D cartilage in joints leads to Definition D ROM and mobility Term erosion of joint surfaces leads to Definition Osteoarthritis Term D brain size leads to Definition I processing time req Term D nerve conduction leads to Definition D reflexes Term cerebral HYPOperfusion leads to Definition D psychomotor performance Term D neurotransmitters leads to Definition can lead to depression Term D deep sleep/REM sleep lead to Definition D sensory input Term Cognitive changes can lead to Definition D sleep/dream time Benign forgetfulness Term D neuromuscular activity lead to Definition I orthostatic HYPOtension, D: T, pain, pressure Term D immunoglobulins/antibodies lead to Definition D ability to fight foreign substances Term D metabolism leads to Definition I weight Term I autoantibodies leads to Definition I autoimmunity disorders, I infection rate, I incidence of malignancy Term rigid ribs leads to Definition I anterior-posterior diameter, Kyphosis Term D sensitivity to hormones and D secretions leads to Definition HYPOthyroid glucose intolerance, Term D muscle strength leads to Definition Kyphosis, D lung capacity Term Atrophy of cilia in resp. tract leads to Definition reduced clearing/coughing (defense mech. for infections) Term D elasticity of Resp. tract leads to Definition D depth of respirations Term D number of alveoli leads to Definition D ventilation and perfusion of O2 Term D capillary bed leads to Definition D o2 saturation I resp. rate Term D cardiac output leads to Definition D O2 supply Term I thickening of ventricular walls leads to Definition cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) Term d adregenic response leads to Definition Heart has slower response to stress Term D adregenic response leads to Definition Heart has slower response to stress Term I in collagen, D of elastin in heart leads to Definition heart not pumping as hard, D in cardiac output and stroke volume Term stiffness of vessels leads to Definition HYPERtension (I BP) Term D peripheral perfusion leads to Definition Orthostatic HYPOtension Term Atherosclerotic (Arteries) changes leads to Definition D pulses, cool skin temp Term Valves of veins becoming less effective leads to Definition Varicosities (Varicose veins etc) Term D dentine leads to Definition tooth loss Term Gingival recession leads to Definition tooth discoloration, chipped Term D tast buds leads to Definition loss of taste (last taste to go, sweet) Term D saliva leads to Definition dry oral mucous membranes (affects swallowing) Term D enamel leads to Definition I cavaties (I periodontal disease) Term D esophageal sphincter pressure leads to Definition heartburn, gurd, acid reflux Term D esophageal motility leads to Definition dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) Term D gastric acid leads to Definition poor absorption of V B12, Fe, and Ca Term atrophy of gastric mucosa leads to Definition Food intolerances Term Delayed emptying of stomach (D peristalysis)leads to Definition D hunger "Fullness" Term D villae, enzymes and motility of SI leads to Definition D absorption of calories and nutrients Term D blood flow and motility of colon leads to Definition constipation Term D sensation for need to defecate (D of sphincter tone) leads to Definition constipation Incontinence Term D number and size of cells of Liver leads to Definition D drug metabolism Term D blood flow of Kidneys leads to Definition D ability to concentrate urine Term D in renal mass/size leads to Definition D creatinine clearance Term D filtration rate leads to Definition I blood urea Nitrogen (BUN) D ability to eliminate drug toxins Term D elastic tissues of bladder leads to Definition D control (incontinence) Term D bladder sphincter control leads to Definition D capacity I frequency/urgency/nocturia Term D hormones in females leads to Definition D vaginal secretions Term D size of uterus/ovaries leads to Definition thin/pale vaginal mucosa Term D pelvic elasticity and atrophy of vaginal mucosa leads to Definition dyspareunia (painful sex) Term Breast atrophy leads to Definition pendulous breasts Term Prostatic HYPERtrophy (males) leads to Definition I frequency/urgency/retention of urination Term D sperm count and seminal volume leads to Definition D force of ejaculation Term I estrogen in males leads to Definition I time needed for erection Term D testosterone leads to Definition Gynomastia (man boobs)\erectile dysfunction Term acute confusion, dementia, delirium, and depression are all... Definition cognitive changes in the Elderly Term is limited in duration, inability to think clearly, speech slowed/slurred and incoherent causes: Infection, Dehydration, meds, and metabolic disorders Definition acute confusion Term is chronic confusion, impedes functioning and difficulty with speech and lack of orientation. IRREVERSIBLE causes: Alzheimer's, CVA, head injury test: LOCX3 Definition dementia Term is temporary, lasting hours to weeks. presents with hallucinations, vivid dreams, intense out bursts causes: drug intoxication, alcohol withdrawl, change in location Definition delirium Term is altered emotions of intense sadness/hoplessness/helplessness causes: neurochemical abnormalities, significant loss, parkinson's Definition depression