Geriatric emergencies - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

major changes in respiratory system - weakening of airway musculature, enlarged alveoli with decreased elasticity, chemoreceptors slow down, decreased cough and gag reflex, decrease in # of cilia lining bronchi leading cause of death in americans > 65 - pneumonia cause of pulmonary embolism - sudden blockage of a pulmonary artery caused by a venous clot that has broken loose

With age, the spine stiffens as a result of shrinkage of the intervertebral disc spaces, and the vertebrae becomes brittle. This increases the risk of: - compression fractures. Many older victims of physical abuse may make false statements or lie about the origin of their injuries because: - they fear retribution from the abuser.

Autonomic - Involuntary functions of the body, such as heart rate and digestion Cramps - Painful, involuntary muscle contractions Numbness - Loss of sensation or feeling Zing - A sharp, tingling sensation Sensitivity - Heightened response to stimuli Diverticulosis - Condition where small pouches protrude from the colon

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Test Bank - CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2022 61st Edition by Maxine A. Papadakis. Table Of Content: Preface 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion 2. Common Symptoms 3. Preoperative Evaluation & Perioperative Management 4. Geriatric Disorders 5. Palliative Care & Pain Management 6. Dermatologic Disorders 7. Disorders of the Eyes & Lids 8. Ear, Nose, & Throat Disorders 9. Pulmonary Disorders 10. Heart Disease 11. Systemic Hypertension 12. Blood Vessel & Lymphatic Disorders 13. Blood...

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