Chapter 40 deWit's Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing (A+ GUARANTEED)

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) correct answers Disorder associated with age in which there is a gradual loss of acute, central, and color vision. Beta-carotene correct answers Fat-soluble hydrocarbon found in dark green leafy vegetables and deep orange vegetables and fruits; converts to vitamin A in humans. Cataracts correct answers Opacity (not letting light through) of the lens of the eye, which impairs vision. Dyspareunia correct answers Abnormal pain during sexual intercourse. Dysphagia correct answers Difficulty swallowing. Fecal impaction correct answers Collection of hardened feces in the rectum or colon. Glaucoma correct answers The accumulation of fluid inside the eye, which exerts pressure on the optic nerve, eventually causing blindness. Polypharmacy correct answers The use of multiple medications, often inappropriately and excessively, at the same time. Postural hypotension correct answers Fall in blood pressure associated with dizziness, syncope (fainting), and blurred vision that occurs upon standing; also called orthostatic hypotension. Presbycusis correct answers Inability to hear high pitched sounds and some spoken words; occurs in old age. Presbyopia correct answers Age-related decreased ability to focus the eye on nearby objects. Tinnitus correct answers Noise in the ears such as ringing, buzzing, or roaring.