Adolescent Health Flashcards

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Types of Biologic Maturation During Puberty

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Growth in stature
Development of secondary sex characteristics
Achievement of fertility

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Changes in Body Systems During Puberty

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Neuroendocrine axis
Bone size & mineralization
CV system

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Onset of Puberty

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Critical body weight or composition

Leptin for progression of puberty & produced by adipocytes

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Stage 1 of Sexual Maturity

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Preadolescent pubic hair, breast, penis, testes

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Stage 2 of Sexual Maturity

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Pubic hair: sparse, long, lightly pigmented
Breast: bud, breast & papilla elevated, increased areolar diameter
Penis: slight enlargement
Testes: enlarged scrotum, pink, texture roughened

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Stage 3 of Sexual Maturity

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Pubic hair: increased pigmentation, more curly
Breast: enlarged breast & areolar
Penis: increased length
Testes: increased size

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Stage 4 of Sexual Maturity

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Pubic Hair: adult type
Breast: areola & papilla form secondary mound
Penis: glans enlarged, increased breadth
Testes: enlarged, darkened in color

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Stage 5 of Sexual Maturity

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Pubic hair: adult distribution spread to middle thigh
Breast: nipple elevated
Penis: adult size
Testes: adult size

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What are the “perils” of puberty?

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Anemia
Gynecomastia
Acne
Psychological functioning
Musculoskeletal injuries
STI's
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Define Delayed Puberty

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Absence or incomplete development of secondary sexual characteristics by an age at which 95% of children of that sex & culture have initiated sexual maturation

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Primary Delayed Puberty

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Due to hypogonadism and/or defects in their receptors on the membrane of the gonadal cells

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Secondary Delayed Puberty

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Gonads intact
Problem with secretion of LH, FSH, or GnRH
Defects due to hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism, or hyperprolactemia

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What is Adolescence for?

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Exploring their environment
Coping with change
Testing boundaries
Developing independence

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Primary Values for Adolescents

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Freedom
Fun
Friends

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Goals of Adolescence

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Become independent from parents
Develop workable value system
Become comfortable with bodily changes
Build meaningful relationships
Begin establishing economic independence
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Normal Teen Behaviors

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Express opinions
Test limits
Take Risks
Experiment
Develop abstract operations
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Define Abstract Operations

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Widened scope of intellectual activity and an increased capacity for insight

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Top 5 Causes of Mortality in the Adolescent Population

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MVA
Homicide
Suicide
CA
Heart disease
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Adverse Health Outcomes in the Adolescent Population

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Alcohol use
Drug use
Tobacco use
Sex
Sedentary lifestyle
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Establishing Rapport with Adolescents

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Provider must like adolescents
Avoid surrogate parent role
Avoid adolescent role
Act as an interested & caring advocate
Listen carefully and see clues
Instill responsibility
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Confidentiality in Teens

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Critical for teens
Establish parameters of confidentiality
State you will alert parents if suicidal or homicidal thoughts
Attempt to meet with teen alone
Stress responsibility for their health
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Immunizations for Adolescents

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Varicella vaccine
Tdap
Meningococcal vaccine
Gardasil
Hep B
IPV
MMR
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Screening for Adolescents

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HTN
Obesity
Eating disorders
Hyperlipidemia or metabolic syndrome
TB
Abuse
Learning/school problems
Substance use
Depression
Risky sexual behaviors
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Anticipatory Guidance in Adolescents

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Healthy diet: calcium
Safe weight management
Exercise
Minimize TV & video game time
Responsible sexual behaviors
Avoidance of alcohol, tobacco, & other abusable substances
Family involvement
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What does HEAD stand for in regards to screening adolescents
``` H: home, habits E: education, employment, exercise A: accidents, ambition, activity, abuse D: drugs, diets, depression S: sex, suicide, sports, shots ```
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Developmentally Oriented Approach to Adolescents
``` Body image Peer relationships Independence Identity Sexuality ```
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Questions to ask for Body Image in Oriented Approach to Adolescents
Questions or problems with physical changes? What would you change? Periods, wet dreams, changes in breasts or pubic hair
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Questions to Ask for Peer Relationships in Oriented Approach to Adolescents
Best friend? # close friends? Activities participate in? Fun?
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Questions to Ask for Independence in Oriented Approach to Adolescents
Get along with parents? What issues for family arguments? Privacy respected at home?
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Questions to Ask for Identity in Oriented Approach to Adolescents
Satisfied with life? Changes in life & why? Working?
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Alcohol Abuse in Adolescents
``` When? Where? How much? Parental drinking? DD used? ```
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Substance Abuse in Adolescents
``` Hardest to stop when start between 10-15 Easily addicted Cessation aids necessary #1 cause of preventable long term health consequences "Ugly side" to advise teens ```
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Illicit Drug Use/Abuse in Adolescents
``` Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Stimulants Hallucinogens ```
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Questions to Ask for Sexuality in Oriented Approach to Adolescents
Dating? Serious SO? Questions/concerns about sexual activities, contraception, STIs or pregnancy?
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How to get answers of sexuality from teenagers?
``` Open ended questions Range of sexual activity Explicit questions Sexual matters Risk prevention Condoms Oral contraceptives, Depo-Provera, Patch ```
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Options for Adolescent Sex Life
``` Dating behavior Heavy petting Masturbation Mutual masturbation Oral sex Vaginal sex Anal sex ```
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Sexual Orientation of Adolescents
``` Homosexual Bisexual Transsexual Straight Gay ```
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STI's and Adolescents
``` Gonorrhea Syphilis HIV of concern Chlamydia HPV Herpes Trichomonas ```
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STIs and Prevention in Adolescents
Abstinence | Condoms
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Which STIs do condoms prevent most?
Gonorrhea Chlamydia HIV Trichomonas
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Types of Sports Injuries
``` Sprains Fracture/dislocations Lacerations Contusions Head injuries Other injuries Overuse ```
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Types of Eating Disorders
Anorexia nervosa | Bulimia nervosa
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Eating Disorder Statistics
90-95% female Puberty related Excel in Sports Type A personality
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Co-morbid conditions with Eating Disorders
Rape | Depression
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Some Reasons for Eating Disorders
``` Lower self esteem Sense of personal ineffectiveness Difficulty with causation, conflict resolution, separation of families "Thin is best" Popular Over concern with bod shape Calorie obsession Age 15-20 ```
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Red Flag of Eating Disorders
Weight loss >10% of previous weight in clinic
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Consider Anorexia When...
Refusal or inability to maintain weight Intense fear of gaining weight Distortion of perception of body 3 consecutive periods missed
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Physical Findings in Anorexia
``` Hypothermia Bradycardia Bradypnea Hypotension BMI below 5th percentile Russell's sign Appear depressed ```
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Define Russell's Sign
Erosions of inside of front teeth from vomiting
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Define Bulimia Nervosa
Recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, strict dieting 2 binge episodes/week for 3 months
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DSM-V Criteria for Anorexia Nervosa
Restriction of energy intake Intense fear of gaining weight Disturbance in one's body weight/shape
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Treatment of Eating Disorders
Team approach: pediatrician/internist, nutritionist, counselor Long term plan: intense inpatient with maintenance
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Define Emancipated Minor
``` Married Living independently Has children Serves in military Varies by state ```
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Define "Mature" Minor
Health provider's assessment of an adolescents maturity to make their own health care decision Generally age 15-16
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Title X of the Public Service Health Act
Must provide confidential family planning | Other funds: treatment for other sensitive health needs