Chapter 41 key terms
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Elderly
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(Those over 65) will be cared for by a specialist in geriatric
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Geriatricians
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Is a specialist for elderly
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Lentigos
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Milliner that are still present gather in common locations causing Brown spots
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Osteoporosis
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Decreased bone density, leading to increased incident of fracture, particularly fractures of the hip
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Osteoarthritis
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Degenerative joint disease
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Kyphosis
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Calcification of the intercoastal College making it difficult for the lungs to expand ( located between the ribs and the cervical of the spine)
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Incontinence
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Involuntary leakage
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Preventative medicine
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Measures taken to prevent illnesses
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Patient complications
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Obedience in following the physician's orders
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Nocturia
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Excessive nighttime urination
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Prolapse
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Work its way down the vagina canal and the uterus
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Polypharmacy
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Take several medications concurrently
