Geriatric Care and Mental health

Vocabulary flashcards generated from the geriatric health and aging transcript covering common medical conditions, fall prevention, cognitive assessments, and physiological changes.

Heart Disease Cause

An excess of fatty deposits.

Personality disorders

Defined as a long standard pattern of behavior and internal experiences that varies greatly

Ageism

The act of stereotyping and holding prejudices against someone because of their age.

Arthritis Cause

A breakdown of cartilage tissue.

Home Fall Prevention Tip

Wear shoes indoors.

Polypharmacy

A condition where the patient takes more medications than medically necessary.

Vocabulary (in Aging)

A cognitive ability that tends to increase and improve with age.

Butterfly Needle

A type of needle that may need to be used to obtain a blood sample as the skin ages.

Diabetes Cause

An increase in blood sugar.

Early Day Scheduling for Older Patients

A scheduling strategy used because older patients may get tired later in the day.

Hypertension Cause

Elevated systolic pressure.

Senior Housing Facilities Age Requirement

Housing or independent living facilities available specifically for people ages 55 or older.

Cataracts Symptoms

Cloudy vision and sensitivity to glare and light.

Delirium

An abrupt change in the brain causing confusing thinking and other mental confusion.

Leading Cause of Injuries in Older Adults

Falls.

Fall Prevention Exercise Measure

Exercising regularly to improve balance and coordination.

Medical Assistant Geriatric Task

Scheduling follow-up visits with the provider.

Osteoporosis

A condition that leads to a decline in bone size and density.

Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE)

A cognitive assessment test administered by medical assistants to evaluate a patient's cognitive function.

Dementia Result

A condition that may result in weight loss.

Common Physical Changes with Aging

Circulation declines, bruising occurs more frequently, and muscles lose their strength and flexibility.

Stress

The degree to which you feel overwhelmed or unable to cope as a result of pressures that are Unmanageable

Exposure therapy would most likely be used for what

PTSD

Effects of short-term stress

Tensing of the muscles

GAD – 7

A questionnaire used to access the severity of the four most common anxiety disorders

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a type of what

Anxiety disorder

Delusions and hallucinations are most likely a symptom of

Psychotic disorders

Stress may be beneficial when

Preparing for an interview

Alcohol, Valium, Xanax, and Ativan are examples of

Sedative/depressants

What part of the nervous system controls the bodies response to ensure our safety?

Sympathetic

The PHQ – 9 Is a screening to that measures the severity of what?

Depression

Which term describes the sadness or loneliness experienced after losing someone close to you?

Bereavement

Dependence

A medical term meaning the user cannot control the amount and frequency of The use of a drug despite very negative consequences

How many adults in the United States living with a serious mental illness also have substance use disorder?

One in four

What are some strategies can be employed when addressing sensitive topics with patients?

-A specific questions rather than general ones

-Establish rapport

What are some common categories of mental disorders?

Trauma and stressor related

Eating disorders

Mood disorders

What is commonly used to treat mood disorders?

Antidepressants, and therapy

According to the national Institute on mental health, approximately what percent of people in the United States experience some form of mental illness each year?

20%

known effect of chronic stress

Asthma

Ages individuals most at risk for suicide

15–24 and over age 60