Geria Flashcards
(37 cards)
Theory of biological timeline, primary, dec cell growth
Gene theory
Theory of dec immune system
Immunologica theory
Theory of dec hormones
Endocrine theory
Theory of the quicker you live, the faster u die
Theory of wear and tear
Theory of unstable molecules
Free radical theory
Theory of unstable molecules
Free radical theory
Theory of proteins, dec elasticity that leads to stiffnes
Cross linkage theory
Theory of withdraw from society; ageism
Disengagement theory
Theory of productivity leads to successful aging
Activity theory
MAINTAIN values, habits, behaviors
Continuity theory
Theory of life satisfaction (ego) vs despair
Erikson’s psychosocial theory
3 antioxidants
Vit C- citrus
Vit E- green leafy veg
Beta carotene- yellow/ orange fruits and veg
Nursing interventions to minimize risk of skin Ca
- SPF >15 30 mins before exposure and reapply q 2h
- Wag labas ng 10-4 pm
- Protective clothing
Brown spots in sun exposed area
Lentigo senilis
bruising, bleeding under the skin in older
adults
Senile purpura
Seborrheic dermatitis
Xerosis
bone resorption > bone formation → __________
Osteoporosis
Loss of bone mass
Osteoporosis
Hallmark ng osteoporosis
Kyphosis/ Dowager’s hump
Confirmatory ng osteoporosis
DEXA
Ano bawal kainin if taking calcitonin
Seafood (allergy)
Calcitonin is for Bone resorption or Bone formation amd ano DOC
Bone resorption, Biphosphonates ( alendronate/ fosamax)
Ano lang ang di dec or ano lang ang maintained sa system ng geria
Long term memory maintained
Inc lens opacity- cataracts
Inc drusens- dry macular degeneration
HR and RR maintained
Sexual desire maintained
Inc prostate size- urinary incontinence
Inc residual urine- UTI
If may malnutrition, what intervention
SFF na inc Calories balanced diet