Geriatrics Exam #1 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Term that describes a profound prejudice in American Society against older adults. | AGEISM |
Abnormal state of motor and psychic hypoactivity. Masklike appearance, and drooling. (Parkinsons patients) | AKINESIA |
Difficult speaking | APHASIA |
Impaired ability to coordinate movement. | ATAXIA |
Intermittent cramping pain in the calves. | CLAUDICATION |
Poorly articulated speech, no control of muscles that control speech. | DYSARTHRIA |
Difficulty swallowing | DYSPHAGIA |
Abnormal curve in the upper spine that causes less air exchange, and residual air and secretions to remain in the lungs. | KYPHOSIS |
Hearing Loss | PRESBYCUSIS |
Farsightedness- loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye. | PRESBYOPIA |
The end product of carb and protein digestion are absorbed by: | blood vessels in the villi |
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