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11 Cards in this Set
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Characteristics of the Elderly
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Reflexes are slow
Difficlity adapting to Tempature change Decreased saliva Difficulity swallowing larger tabs Slower metal capacity |
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Conditions affecting the elderly
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HBP
Vision/Hearing loss Heart conditions Diabetes Arthritis |
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Lack of vitamin B
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Mental confusion
Muscle weakness Inflammation of the heart |
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Lack of vitamin C
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Scurvy
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Lack of vitamin D
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Rickets
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OTC & FDA
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The FDA only approved OTC medications that have been proven safe & effective
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OTC that were once Rx
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Claritn
Zantac Motrin Pepcid Benedryl Zyrtec |
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Info on alternative Medications
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Mind & Body
Bioelectromagic Touch & Manipulation Biological & Pharmacological Herbal medicine Medical Practice |
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Common Conditions for using OTC medications
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Headache
Cold/Flu Allergies Pain Dry eyes |
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Most Popular Herbs
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St. John Wort
Echinacea Garlic Ginseng Ginko |
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Classes of vitamins
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Fat - A,D,E,K
Water - B(all),C |
