Flashcards in The Aging Adult + Sexuality Deck (8)
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What is Fiduciary Abuse?
Abusing the elderly's money
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What is Sundowning Syndrome?
A disorder in which an older adult habitually becomes confused, restless and agitated after dark. It is a characteristic of dementia.
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What is "Reality Orientation"?
Reorienting a confused patient to "the now"
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What are the SxS of Pre-Menstrual (Tension) Syndrome aka PMS?
1) Irritability
2) Emotional
3) Anxiety
4) Mood Changes
5) Headache
6) Breast Tenderness
7) Water Retention
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What are the three basic charting methods used to predict ovulation in order to plan or prevent pregnancy?
1) Temperature Method - Temperature will rise between .4 ad .8 degrees on the day of ovulation and remain at that level until her next period.
2) Cervical Mucus Method - Cervical mucous is normally cloudy, but a few days before ovulation it becomes clear and slippery and can be stretched between the fingers.
3) Calendar Method - The woman charts her monthly menstrual cycle.
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(T/F) The latex condom offers better protection against STIs than any other birth control method?
True - Because it blocks the exchange of bodily fluids that may be infected.
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How can diabetes affect sexuality in males and females?
1) Males - Causes erectile dysfunction (Rx meds/implants)
2) Females - Orgasmic dysfunction
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