Chapter 31: Older Adults

Question 1

young old age

Answer 1

65-74

Question 2

middle old age

Answer 2

75-84

Question 3

old old age

Answer 3

85-100

Question 4

centenarians age

Answer 4

100-104

Question 5

mental health issues related to aging

Answer 5

major depressive disorder (not normal part of aging)
sucide risk
anxiety disorders
delirium (secondary to general medical condition)
neurocognitive disorders
alcohol use
pain (not a normal part of aging)

Question 6

who is at highest risk of suicude

Answer 6

white males older than 75

Question 7

assessment tools we can use

Answer 7

wong baker
PAINAD

Question 8

nonpharm pain treatments

Answer 8

PT/OT, exercise, hydrotherapy, hot and cold, yoga, biofeedback, massage, guided imagery, herbal remedies

Question 9

ageism

Answer 9

discrimination based on age

Question 10

advance directives

Answer 10

what happens if pt cannot make decisions

Question 11

guardianship

Answer 11

court ordered relationship in which the selected guardian acts on behalf of another individual (the ward)

Question 12

polypharm

Answer 12

prescription
over the counter
herbal

Question 13

adverse drug reactions

Answer 13

negative responses to drugs

Question 14

prescribing cascades

Answer 14

happen when drug induced symptoms are treated with another drug

Question 15

what are some things we should assess with the older adult

Answer 15

driving
abuse
weapons in the homeland if they are secured/easily accessible

Question 16

reminiscence

Answer 16

cognitive stimulation activity that engages individuals in socialization and rapport building
assisting to evoke pleasant feelings or memories to improve mood

Question 17

treatment settings for older adults

Answer 17

hospital
home based
residental