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Psychiatric issues such as ?,? -loss and ?- grieving are not a normal part of aging and should be diagnosed and treated.
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depression,
memory loss, prolonged |
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Depression is often confused with ? and ? is often misdiagnosed dementia.
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dementia,
delirium |
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After age ? there is a one in three chance of developing dementia, immobility, incontinence, or another age-related disability.
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85
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The ? old are in the 65-75 yr range
The ? old are in the 75-85 yr range The ? old are in the 85-95 yr range The ? old are 100+ yrs of age |
young,
middle, old, Elite |
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Polypharmacy also contributes to health problems, especially since there is a gradual reduction in ?,? and? function, all of which are needed to metabolize and degrade medications.
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renal,
hepatic, gastric |
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The demographic group with the highest rate of suicide is ? males over the age of 75.
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white
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Depression that is accompanied by ? carries a higher risk of suicide.
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psychosis
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? identification of and tx for depression, is the key measure for suicide prevention.
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early
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?'s are the first line tx for depression. If pain or diabetic neuropathy is a comorbid condition the ?'s are prescribed.
It the pain is chronic the ?'s are utilized. |
SSRI's,
SNRI's, TCA's |
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? disorders are twice as common as dementia.
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Anxiety
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The most common anxiety disorders are ? and ?
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GAD,
phobias |
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Tx for anxiety disorders typically include the use of ?'s.
? agents are also used, but they should be used carefully, since they may result in confusion, oversedation and ? agitation. |
SSRI's,
antianxiety, pardoxical |
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? is secondary to a general medical condition.
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Delirium
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A pt who is newly confused, falling, disrobing, and fighting with staff should be assessed for ?
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delirium
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Look for clues from family to establish a baseline level of ? We should ask question like-"Has your mother been shopping and cooking for herself?" -"Does she ever get lost" - Has she been started on any new ?'s - "Has she fallen or hit her head recently?"
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functioning,
medications |
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If agitation of combative behaviors are present, it is not uncommon to provide short-term use of ? medications.
?'s are often avoided owing to side effects and possible worsening of delirium. |
antipsychotic,
benzo's |
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? is difficulty finding words/names.
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Aphasia
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If an older pt is exhibiting signs of sexual disinhibition, it is important for the nurse to be open and understanding about such behaviors and to recognize them as symptoms of ? dysfunction of the ? lobe.
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brain,
frontal |
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With the elderly ETOH abuse ?'s
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declines
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Mental health issues related to aging and ETOH abuse include being ?, having a low ?, being a ?, being ?, and having less than a ? education.
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male,
income, smoker, single, high school |
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CNS toxicity for psychoactive drugs ? b/c clearanc of drugs ?'s in old age.
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increases,
decreases |
