Geriatrics 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed

Geriatrics 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed When assessing geriatrics we must assess? age specific How do we need to administer drugs to geriatrics? more conservative Elderly start at what age? 65 and older Definition of Geriatrics? branch of medicine that specializes in care of elderly, focuses on the physiology of aging. Definition of Gerontology? science that studies effects of aging on humans; looks at clinical, social, psychological, economic issues Definition of Ageism? stereotyping and discrimination against geriatrics What are some emotional and psychological responses in the geriatric population? - 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 Alcohol and drug abuse is higher for people over? 60 (10% suffer from substance abuse) Geriatric men are how many times more likely to drink? 5x When are women more likely to drink? later in life What are 2 things that are closely linked to suicide in the geriatric population? alcohol and depression What are the DT's? delirium tremens When do alcohol withdrawals occur? 24 hours to 1 week after cessation of ETOH How many of the 32 million elderly are depressed? 5 million Depression is diagnosed 3x more often in? women What are some depression risk factors? Isolation-loss of family/friends, substance abuse, script med use, medical conditions What are some signs and symptoms of depression? "tired", agitation anxiety, irritable, sleeping too much or too little, frequent 911 calls Definition of Anhedonia? inability to feel pleasure from things that normally bring pleasure Suicide is highest among what age group? 65 and older