Adolescent

Question 1

What is the heart rate of adolescents?

Answer 1

70 bpm

Question 2

What is the BP of adolescents?

Answer 2

120/70 mmHg

Question 3

At what stage of Erikson’s theory are adolescents in?

Answer 3

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Question 4

When does the final stage of cognitive development begin?

Answer 4

12 to 13 years old

Question 5

What is the final stage of cognitive development?

Answer 5

Formal operational thought

Question 6

What type of reasoning is used in the formal operational thought stage?

Answer 6

Deductive reasoning

Question 7

What is the most common unintentional injury that causes death among adolescents?

Answer 7

Motor vehicle accidents

Question 8

What are appealing because of their low cost and convenience in parking but are a source of injury and death for adolescents?

Answer 8

Motorcycles, motorbikes and motor scooters

Question 9

What is menorrhagia?

Answer 9

Heavy menstrual flow

Question 10

What kind of diet do athletes use to ensure they have enough energy for an event?

Answer 10

Glycogen Loading

Question 11

How many hours of sleep do adolescents require?

Answer 11

8 hours or more

Question 12

What stage of Erikson’s theory are Late Adolescents in?

Answer 12

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Question 13

How many minutes a day should adolescents strive to participate in aerobic exercise?

Answer 13

30 to 60 minutes a day

Question 14

How many times a week should adolescents perform muscle-strengthening activites?

Answer 14

3 to 4 times a week

Question 15

What is considered hypertension in 16-year old females?

Answer 15

127/81 mmHg

Question 16

What is considered hypertension in 16-year old males?

Answer 16

131/81

Question 17

What is the term for taking drugs prescribed for another family member or pet?

Answer 17

pharming

Question 18

What is a common prescription medication for acne?

Answer 18

tretinoin (Retin-A)

Question 19

What are examples of topical antibiotic creams for acne?

Answer 19

dapsone, tetracycline, doxycycline

Question 20

What is another medication given if traditional therapy does not work for acne?

Answer 20

Isotretinoin

Question 21

When do second molars erupt?

Answer 21

13 years of age

Question 22

When do the third molars (wisdom teeth) erupt?

Answer 22

18-21 years of age

Question 23

What age do males start growing more body hair and their voice changes?

Answer 23

13-15 years

Question 24

At what age does the genitalia reach adult size and sperm production matures?

Answer 24

15-16 years

Question 25

At what age do males start having facial acne?

Answer 25

16-17

Question 26

At what age does skeletal growth end for males?

Answer 26

17-18

Question 27

By what age do the breast areola and papilla form a secondary mound, and pregnancy is possible?

Answer 27

13-15

Question 28

By what age do females start having acne, the breast tissue appears adult, and nipples protrude?

Answer 28

15-16

Question 29

By what age does skeletal growth end for females?

Answer 29

16-17

Question 30

What are derivatives of the natural hormone testosterone?

Answer 30

Anabolic steroids

Question 31

What are some common forms of anabolic steroids?

Answer 31

stanozolol (oral) and testosterone propionate (injection)

Question 32

What are a group of drugs used in the treatment of hyperactivity and narcolepsy?

Answer 32

Amphetamines

Question 33

What are called "uppers" or "speed"

Answer 33

Amphetamines

Question 34

What is one of the most prevalent drugs of abuse in late adolescence?

Answer 34

Cocaine

Question 35

What is the term form cocaine combined with heroin?

Answer 35

Speedball