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Geriatrics in Anatomy Block1
BrownMed
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Graduate
08/30/2010

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What is the main goal of geriatric care?
Definition
successful aging! prevent/reduce disability, anticipate and prevent problems, manage patient complexity, provide palliative care, and maximize physical and cognitive function
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in order to preserve/restore physical and cognitive function, one must be able to _____ both physical and cognitive function in patients.
Definition
measure
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A geriatrician must be able to differentiate between disease processes and _______.
Definition
normal aging processes
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geriatricians are generally very _______ (satisfied/dissatisfied) with their work.
Definition
satisfied
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are death certificates reliable?
Definition
no
Term
Prostate changes due to aging.
Definition
prostate grows larger
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lungs (and all collagen) _____ with aging.
Definition
stiffen
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The left ventricle _____ with age
Definition
stiffens
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brain weight/mass _____ with age, resulting in changes in function
Definition
decrease
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are elderly patients able to detoxify blood as effectively as young patients?
Definition
no. this includes medication metabolism and clearance
Term
#1 killer in the United States
Definition
heart disease
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#2 killer in the USA
Definition
cancer
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#3 killer in the USA
Definition
stroke
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Demetia/Alzheimer's is an epidemic due to either: increase in prevelance of disease or recent discovery of pathology
Definition
recent discovery of pathology
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Caregiver Stress
Definition
typical of people caring for individuals with Demetia/Alzheimer's. Reduces expected age and health of individual.
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What does the term 'old man's friend' refer to?
Definition
pneumonia
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Is Dr. Richard Besdine, MD a baller?
Definition
hell yes
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