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Medical terminology flashcards on geriatric conditions including osteoporosis, dementia, and DVT for high school health students.
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Special Patient Populations: Geriatric Conditions and Terminology Flashcards

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This 26-card set covers medical terminology and conditions common in elderly and special patient populations. Terms include osteoporosis, dementia, deep venous thrombosis, MRSA, polypharmacy, and respiratory conditions. Designed for high school health, nursing assistant, or first-aid courses, it works well for exam review or clinical vocabulary practice.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Health & Nutrition
Grade Level:
9th – 12th Grades
Updated July 2025

Terms in This Set

  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Ascites
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Cataracts
  • Decubitus Ulcer
  • Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Delirium
  • Dementia
  • Dyspnea
  • Elder Abuse
  • Geriatics
  • Hemoptysis
  • Jugular Vein Distention
  • Kyphosis
  • Melena
  • MRSA
  • Neuropathy
  • Osteoporosis
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Pneumonia
  • Polypharmacy
  • Presbycusis
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
  • Syncope
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

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