This class was created by Brainscape user Kim Nguyen. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

Decks in this class (15)

Intro to Geriatrics
Anatomical changes in the cv system,
Physiological changes in the cv s...,
Changes in the conduction system
37  cards
Geriatric PK/PD: Absorption
Po absorption stomach emptying time,
Po absorption increased intestina...,
Po absorption increased intestina...
19  cards
Geriatric PK/PD: Distribution
Body composition decreased lean b...,
Body composition increased fat re...,
Body composition decreased water ...
10  cards
Geriatric PK/PD: Metabolism
Major site of metabolism,
Liver and prodrugs,
Variability in metabolism at the ...
19  cards
Geriatric PK/PD: Elimination
Renal changes with again,
What formula do you use to calcul...,
Renal drug clearance tubular func...
7  cards
Geriatric PK/PD: Pharmacodynamics
Distribution to biophase,
Receptor affinity and number in t...,
Cns effects baseline vs sensitivi...
10  cards
Safe Medication Use
Any symptom in an elderly patient...,
High risk elderly polypharmacy,
High risk elderly high risk drugs
29  cards
Deprescribing
Deprescribing definition,
How to deprescribe medications,
Deprescribing bzds
6  cards
Fall Risk
Physiologic changes with aging th...,
Nonmodifiable risk factors for falls,
Modifiable risk factors for falls
8  cards
Urology- Incontinence
Causes of incontinence urethral o...,
Causes of incontinence impair bla...,
Causes of incontinence incompeten...
32  cards
Urology- BPH
Patho of bph what s static,
Proliferation of what increases p...,
What is dynamic
24  cards
Urology- ED
Physiology of an erection,
Dilation of arterial inflow is me...,
What degrades cgmp
28  cards
Agitation/Psychosis In Dementia
Mild nps,
Severe nps,
Medical causes of agitation in de...
34  cards
Pain Management
Mechanisms of pain nociceptive pain,
What is nociceptive pain caused by,
Common descriptors of nociceptive...
46  cards
Palliative Care/Hospice Care
Palliative care definition,
What does palliative care focus on,
What should be done with palliati...
48  cards

More about
PHM 704- Geriatrics

  • Class purpose General learning

Learn faster with Brainscape on your web, iPhone, or Android device. Study Kim Nguyen's PHM 704- Geriatrics flashcards now!

How studying works.

Brainscape's adaptive web mobile flashcards system will drill you on your weaknesses, using a pattern guaranteed to help you learn more in less time.

Add your own flashcards.

Either request "Edit" access from the author, or make a copy of the class to edit as your own. And you can always create a totally new class of your own too!

What's Brainscape anyway?

Brainscape is a digital flashcards platform where you can find, create, share, and study any subject on the planet.

We use an adaptive study algorithm that is proven to help you learn faster and remember longer....

Looking for something else?

PHM 702- Toxicology
  • 12 decks
  • 482 flashcards
  • 3 learners
Decks: Pediatric Toxicology, Approach To The Poisoned Patient History, Approach To The Poisoned Patient Toxidro, And more!
Geriatrics
  • 16 decks
  • 518 flashcards
  • 19 learners
Decks: Chf Review, Physiology Of Aging, Geriatric Assessment, And more!
PHM 604- GI Therapeutics
  • 10 decks
  • 351 flashcards
  • 3 learners
Decks: Nausea Vomiting, Constipation, Diarrhea, And more!
Make Flashcards