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geriatrics
geriatrics
10
Medical
Graduate
09/02/2013

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Term
declining memory, irrational reasoning in elderly
Definition
alzheimer's
Term
non-healing sacral or heel ulcer in bedridden patient
Definition
decubitus ulcer
Term
fall, painful limp with true shortening of leg
Definition
hip fracture
Term
declining memory and visual hallucinations in elderly
Definition
lewy body dementia
Term
gradual loss of central vision (scotoma)
Definition
macular degeneration
Term
nocturnal bone pain or back pain, recurrent infection
Definition
multiple myeloma
Term
incontinence (wet), ataxia (wobbly), demetia (wild)
Definition
normal pressure hydrocephalus
Term
pill-rolling tremor, shuffling gait, frequent falls, mask-like face
Definition
parkinson's
Term
decrease in height, senile kyphosis and easily broken bones
Definition
senile osteoporosis
Term
confusion and urinary incontinence with loss of appetite
Definition
urinary tract infection
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