NSG 331 Study Guide with 100% Correct Answers
older age eye problems
-cataracts
-macular degeneration
-glaucoma
-diabetic retinopathy
visual problem commonalities
-asymptomatic in early stages
-can lead to vision loss and/or blindness
cataracts
-affects lens
-blurred vision
-surgical removal
macular degeneration
loss of central vision
glaucoma
-loss of peripheral vision
-2 types
-angle closure glaucoma happens acutely
meniere's disease
-dizziness
-vertigo
-nausea
-headache
, - low hearing noises
-tinnitus
- pressure
attack: avoid bright lights, rest, low sodium diet, at hospital on fall precautions
age-related hearing loss
-communication impairment
diabetes mellitus
- a disorder of glucose specifically in our blood stream
- type 1 and type 2
type 1 diabetes
-sugar above 250 ???
-onset - acute; often DKA
-polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
- insulin replacement essential
type 2 diabetes
-onset-gradual
-frequent infections, poor wound healing, vision changes
-diet and exercise
-oral antidiabetic meds
- may require insulin
--other treatments ineffective
--acute illness or after surgery
diabetes mellitus: diagnostic criteria
older age eye problems
-cataracts
-macular degeneration
-glaucoma
-diabetic retinopathy
visual problem commonalities
-asymptomatic in early stages
-can lead to vision loss and/or blindness
cataracts
-affects lens
-blurred vision
-surgical removal
macular degeneration
loss of central vision
glaucoma
-loss of peripheral vision
-2 types
-angle closure glaucoma happens acutely
meniere's disease
-dizziness
-vertigo
-nausea
-headache
, - low hearing noises
-tinnitus
- pressure
attack: avoid bright lights, rest, low sodium diet, at hospital on fall precautions
age-related hearing loss
-communication impairment
diabetes mellitus
- a disorder of glucose specifically in our blood stream
- type 1 and type 2
type 1 diabetes
-sugar above 250 ???
-onset - acute; often DKA
-polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
- insulin replacement essential
type 2 diabetes
-onset-gradual
-frequent infections, poor wound healing, vision changes
-diet and exercise
-oral antidiabetic meds
- may require insulin
--other treatments ineffective
--acute illness or after surgery
diabetes mellitus: diagnostic criteria
