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ChiroBoards2: Geriatrics

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Most common geriatric neurmusc complaint   DJD  
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Arcus Senilis   grayish opaque ring around the cornea  
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Presbyopia   cannot focus on close objects (lens issue)  
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Presbycussis   Inability to hear high frequencies  
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Most common endocrine malfunction in elderly   DM  
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Most common anemia in geriatrics   Iron deficient Anemia  
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Most common plasma cell dyscrasia   Multiple Myeloma  
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Wernicke-Korakoff Syndrome: seen in those with? (2)   seen in those with alcohol abuse; B1 (thiamine) deficiency  
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Decubitus ulcer   bed sore that requires protein for healing  
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Decubitus ulcer: m/c location   sacrum  
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Most common fracture in elderly   hip  
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Rodent ulcer: seen in   Basal Cell Carcinoma  
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Squamous Cell: characteristics   Itchy scaly patch  
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M/c visual problem in elderly, leading to blindness   macular degeneration  
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Best diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease   autopsy  
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Tonometer   checks for glaucoma  
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Positron Emission Test: measures (3)   measures blood volume, O2 uptake transport, and metabolism  
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Osler's sign   Pre-tibial myxedema (seen in Grave's disease)  
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