Chapter 9 Common Illnesses Review risk factors for MI, stroke,…

Chapter 9 Common Illnesses
Review risk factors for MI, stroke, and congestive heart failure.
What is the “gold standard” treatment for ischemic stroke?
What is the most common pathogen in community acquired pneumonia? Review the treatment guidelines for CAP according to risk factors.
What are the two most common causes of peptic ulcer disease?
What are symptoms of bladder cancer? What are risk factors for breast cancer? Signs/symptoms of breast cancer?
What are current guidelines for PSA? What are symptoms of prostate cancer?
What are the most common symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?
Compare/contrast disease process and signs/symptoms: RA and OA
Review risk factors for osteoporosis. How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
Compare/contrast acute and chronic glaucoma. Which is a medical emergency?
Describe the usual appearance of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. (Study images of each)
What is the best measure of glucose management (lab test)?
Chapter 11 Polypharmacy
1. What is the impact of aging on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of fat-soluble, water-soluble, and highly protein bound drugs?
2. Which drugs are most often associated with falls?
3.Benzodiazepines are not recommended in older adults. What risks are associated with benzodiazepines in older adults?
Chapter 16 Sleep
Does normal aging process lead to decreased need for sleep?
Does normal aging process lead to decreased ability to sleep?
What neurotransmitter is blocked by caffeine?
What instruments are used to assess sleep disturbance?
What OTC medications can safely be used by elders with difficulty sleeping? Which OTC medications used for insomnia cannot be used safely by older adults?