(Exam 18) Ch 40 Hospice Care Key Terms
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| Additional drug or treatment. | adjuvant
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| Common depressed reaction to the death of a loved one. | bereavement
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| General ill health and malnutrition marked by weakness and emaciation; usually associated with a serious disease such as cancer. | cachexia
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| Aggressive care with the goal and intent of curing the disease and prolonging life at all costs. | curative treatment
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| Pertaining to the total patient care that considers the physical, emotional, social, economic, and spiritual needs of the person. | holistic
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| Philosophy of care that provides support to terminally ill people and their families. | hospice
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| A diverse team of professionals from several disciplines who collaborate to optimize care decrease fragmentation services. | interdisciplinary team
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| An evaluation of the factors that alleviate or exacerbate a patients pain. | pain assessment
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| Preventing, relieving, reducing, or soothing symptoms of disease or disorders without effecting a cure. | palliative care
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| A combination of psychological and social factors. | psychosocial
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| Period of relief from responsibilities for the care of a patient. | respite care
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| An advanced stage of disease with no known cure and poor prognosis. | terminal illness
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| Slowly increasing the amount of a drug to find the therapeutic dose. | titrate
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| One who assumes ongoing responsibility for health maintenance and therapy for the ill. | primary caregiver
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