Week 6 Flashcards
What aspect of primary aging of the upper gi tract leads to decreased appetite?
Increased gastric emptying time
What aspect of primary aging leads to a risk for reflux?
Relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter
What aspect of primary aging leads to a risk in lactose intolerance
Decline in lactase production
What aspect of primary aging leads to altered medication absorption
Delayed gastric motility
What aspect of primary aging leads to a risk for pernicious anemia?
Decreased intrinsic factor
What aspect of primary aging leads to a risk for achlorhydria
Decreased hydrochloric acid production
What aspect of primary aging leads to risk for deficiency of fats, minerals, and vitamins?
Decreased absorption due to decreased motility and blood flow in the small intestines
What aspect of primary aging leads to risk for impaired medication metabolism and excretion?
Decrease in liver size and blood flow
What aspect of primary aging leads to a risk for cholelithiasis?
Decreased bile production
What aspect of primary aging leads to a risk for impaired digestion?
Decreased pancreas size
What aspect of primary aging leads to increased risk for diverticulitis?
Weakening of intestinal walls
What aspect of primary aging leads to an increased risk for constipation or diarrhea
Decreased Neuron density in intestines
What is the primary education for constipation?
increase fluids
What type of drugs are sennosides?
Stimulant laxatives
What type of drug is docusate?
a stool softener
