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Decks in this class (19)

Intro and Examination
What is ageism,
What are the 3 aspects of success...,
When can physical therapists impa...
16  cards
Exercise Prescription
What is the fun zone definition o...,
What is the function zone definit...,
What is the frailty zone definiti...
18  cards
Pharmacology
What are the definitions of polyp...,
What are some factors that contri...,
What is the polypharmacy cycle
19  cards
Immune System
When does the immune system usual...,
What is immunosenescence what is ...,
What are the cardinal features of...
10  cards
The Aging Neuromuscular System
What two factors contribute to de...,
What happens to impulse conductio...,
As we age how does the vestibular...
24  cards
Dementia in Aging Adults
True or false loss of synaptic co...,
True or false dementia and death ...,
What are the 3 most common types ...
15  cards
Cognitive Screening for Older Adults
What does the mini cog test consi...,
What does the moca test consist o...,
What does the mmse test consist o...
4  cards
Depression
True or false pts can diagnose a ...,
What is the definition of a major...,
What are the associated symptoms ...
9  cards
MSK Changes in Aging Adults
What is sarcopenia,
What percentage of total body wei...,
Which muscle type atrophy is grea...
32  cards
Gait in Aging Adults
What physiological system changes...,
What psychological factors could ...,
How does speed differ in a normal...
30  cards
Total Joint Arthroplasty
True or false while tka surgeries...,
What are the 4 main categories of...,
What are the main intervention go...
27  cards
Balance and Falls
Roughly what percentage of patien...,
What is the most common cause of ...,
What is the definition of a fall ...
20  cards
Integumentary Aging
What are some normal signs of int...,
What are some general prevention ...,
What factors for bathing should b...
6  cards
Bowel and Bladder Issues
What are female age related genit...,
What are some male age related ge...,
What are age related genitourinar...
17  cards
Elder Abuse and End of Life
True or false there is no one uni...,
What are the most frequent forms ...,
What are the types of elderly abuse
11  cards
Patient Centered Care and Motivating the Older Adult
What is the difference between mo...,
What influences motivation in the...,
How can you enhance pts self effi...
9  cards
Communication, Learning, and Patient Education
How is health literacy applicable...,
Why do many aging adults have dif...,
What are helpful communication ti...
8  cards
Sexual Health
What are some common myths about ...,
True or false older men are more ...,
True or false men are more likely...
7  cards
Aging Athlete
What are some common msk consider...,
What are some common cardiopulmon...,
True or false older adults are mo...
13  cards

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