GERITRICS by https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs MIND MAP en-us 2018-11-29 11:10:57 UTC 2018-11-29 12:40:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Hypertension (High Blood pressure) rajesh_kharel https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309213054
  • Blood pressure increases with age.
  • Excessive intake of salt, alcohol use, lack of physical activity and obesity, some medications like  NSAIDs, antidepressants and antipsychotics, liquorice, tobacco contribute to hypertension.
  • Certain diseases cause hypertension.
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  • target under 140/90 mmHg (140/80 for diabetics).
    • LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
    • limitation of salt, unsaturated fats, alcohol consumption.
    • quit smoking
    • regular light physical exercise.
    • Maintain weight.
    • Increase the intake of potassium, calcium and polyunsaturated fats.
    MEDICATIONS
    ]]>     2018-11-29 11:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309214909     STROKE rajesh_kharel https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309216477
  • Blockage of blood flow to the brain.
  • Infarction: blockage of arteries due to plaque or embolism.
  • Hemorrhage: due to rupture of blood vessels in brain.

    • ]]>     2018-11-29 11:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309216477     Symptoms rajesh_kharel https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309218835
  • Unclear speech
  • confusion
  • inability of movement on either or both sides of the body.
  • Mouth hanging
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  • Infarction stroke is treated with thrombolytic therapy 
  • Hemorrhage stroke is treated with coagulation factor concentrates and surgery might be required in some cases.  
    • ]]>     2018-11-29 11:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309219665     Geriatric infections rajesh_kharel https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309222033
  • with age the immune system decreases and people become vulnerable to infection. 
    • EFFECTS OF AGEING
    • Predisposal to Infection
    • Predisposal to Cancer
    • Autoimmune Diseases
    • Reduced Response to Vaccinations

    ]]>     2018-11-29 11:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309222033     PNEUMONIA rajesh_kharel https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309223198 Symptoms:
    • Atypical: Exacerbation of a chronic Disease and no Fever
    • Cough, Fever, Shortness of breath
    Predisposing factors
    • weakened immune system
    •  malnourishement, 
    • comorbid diseases, 
    • bad physical functioning
    •  swallowing problems
    Treatment
    Medications: amoxicillin, levofloxacin and taking care of nutrition and chronic diseases.

    ]]>     2018-11-29 11:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309223198     INFLUENZA rajesh_kharel https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309224884 Symptoms:
    • Shivering & Fever for 3 days
    • Muscles Pain, Headache & loss of Strength
    • Atypical Symptoms among the elderly
    Treatment
    MEDICATIONS: Zanamivirin and oseltamivir
    Vaccinations are the best prevention.
    ]]>     2018-11-29 11:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309224884     URINARY TRACT INFECTION rajesh_kharel https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309225471 CAUSES-. 
    • E.Coli is the most common Cause.
    • Earlier Urinary Tract Infections
    • Urinary Problems
    • Weakened Immune System
    • Chronic diseases Requiring Hospitalization
    • Usage of a Urinary Catheter
    DIAGNOSIS
    • Bacterial Culture from Urine
    • Chemical Screening: Leukocytes Nitrite
    TREATMENT
    • Trimethoprim or Nitrofurantoin
    • Hospitilizationt – Intravenous Cefuroxime 1.5g x3
    ]]>     2018-11-29 11:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309225471     GERIATRIC DEPRESSION rajesh_kharel https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309232544 It is very important t access the risk of Suicide and Symptoms of Psychosis]]> 2018-11-29 12:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309232544 CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS rajesh_kharel https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309232917
  • Degradation of the Central Nervous System
  • Losses of Loved Ones
  • Somatic Illness
  • Amnesia
  • Long-term Stress
  • Medications
  • History of Depression

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  • Similar to Regular Depression like loss of interest, activity, pleasure, feeling of worthlessness etc. 
  • Pseudodementia
  • Pains
  • Somatic Symptoms
    • ]]>     2018-11-29 12:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309233744     DIAGNOSIS rajesh_kharel https://padlet.com/rajesh_kharel/sw1btq2erfrs/wish/309235048
  • Patient interview
  • Questionnaires
  • family interview
  • somatic symptoms and tests
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  • Psycho education
  • treating and maintaining other conditions.
  • Support groups
  • Therapy and peer support
  • Medication 
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