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Abdominal aortic aneurysm
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A condition in which the walls of the aorta in the abdomen weekend and blood leaks into the layers of the vessel, causing it to bulge
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Advance directives
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Written documentation that specifies medical treatment for a competent patient should the patient become unable to make decisions; also called living wills
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Aneurysm
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A swelling or enlargement of a part of an artery, resulting from weakening of the arterial wall.
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Arteriosclerosis
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A disease that is characterized by hardening, thickening, and calcification of the arterial walls.
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Atherosclerosis
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A disorder in which cholesterol and calcium builds up inside the walls of blood vessels, forming plaque, which eventually leads to partial or complete blockage of blood flow and the formation of clots that can break off embolize
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Cataracts
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Clouding of the lens of the eye or its surrounding transparent membranes
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Collagen
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A protein that is the chief component of connective tissues and bones
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Compensated shock
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The early stage of shock, in which the body can still compensate for blood loss
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Decompensated shock
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The late stage of shock, when blood pressure is falling
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Delirium
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Changes in mental status marked by the inability to focus, think logically, and maintain attention.
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Dementia
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The slow onset of progressive disorientation, shortened attention span, and loss of cognitive function
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Dyspnea
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Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
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elastin
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A protein found in elastic tissues such as skin and artery walls
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Elder abuse
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Any action on the part of an older person's family member, caregiver, or other associated person that takes advantage of the older individual's person, property, or emotional state; also called granny beating and parent battering
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Hypoxia
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A condition in which the body's cells and tissues do not have enough oxygen
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Kyphosis
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A forward curling at the back caused by an abnormal increase in the curvature of the spine
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Osteoporosis
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A generalized bone disease, commonly associated with postmenopausal women, in which there is a reduction in the amount of bone mass leading to fractures after minimal trauma in either sex
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Syncope
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A fainting spell or transient loss of consciousness, often caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain
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Vasoconstriction
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A narrowing of the blood vessel
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Vasodilation
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The widening of the blood vessel
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Define the GEMS of diamond
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G.-geriatric (older patients present atypically). E-environment (be aware of the patients living environment). M-medical problems. S-social (social aspect of the patient's life and the importance of the patient's social network)
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Leading causes of death in geriatrics
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Heart disease, cancer, stroke, cardiopulmonary disease, respiratory illness, diabetes, trauma
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Why isn't the exact extent of elder abuse known?
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Many patients do not report it; users are often family members who must care for older persons in addition for caring for their own spouses and children.
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Work with his elder abuse most often seen in?
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Women older than 75 years
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What group of geriatrics has the highest suicide rate?
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Older men
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What is the most common complaint of a patient is having an abdominal aortic aneurysm
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Abdominal pain radiating through to the back with occasional flank pain
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The vagus nerve
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What is a silent heart attack?
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A heart attack in which the usual chest pain is not present
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What percentage of geriatric patients have a silent heart attack
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As many as a third
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What are other names for kyphosis?
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Humpback, hunchback, or pott curvature
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By what percentage does renal and kidney function decline in older people
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20 to 50%
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What percentage per year does the body deteriorate after 30
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1%
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What is the age that after which somebody is considered geriatric?
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65
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What is the age for the so-called "super geriatric"
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85
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