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When assessing geriatrics we must assess? - ANSWER - age specific


How do we need to administer drugs to geriatrics? - ANSWER - more conservative


Elderly start at what age? - ANSWER - 65 and older


Definition of Geriatrics? - ANSWER - branch of medicine that specializes in care of elderly,
focuses on the physiology of aging.


Definition of Gerontology? - ANSWER - science that studies effects of aging on humans; looks
at clinical, social, psychological, economic issues


Definition of Ageism? - ANSWER - stereotyping and discrimination against geriatrics


What are some emotional and psychological responses in the geriatric population? - ANSWER -
- anything that decreases the status of the patient (no longer the bread winner, employee,
employer, professional)
- become less social
- body deteriorates
- loss of mobility
- loss of spouse
- depleted finances
- elder/spousal abuse depletes self esteem


When do alcohol withdrawals occur? - ANSWER - 24 hours to 1 week after cessation of ETOH
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