Exam 1 Flashcards
Autonomy
Agreement to respect another’s right to determine their own course of action
Support of independent decision making
Beneficence
To do good
To do no harm
Justice
The equal and fair distribution of resources
Depression
The leading cause of disease burden among females 12 and older in the us
10-15% experience at some point
Depression screening PHQ-2
2 questions
In the past month, how often have you been been bothered by little interest/pleasure in doing things?
In the past month, how often have you been bothered by feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?
Sex and gender differences in substance use and abuse
Gender differences in body structure and chemistry cause women to absorb more alcohol and take longer to break It down
Immediate effects occur more quickly and last longer in women
Tobacco use test
The 5 A’s Assess Advice Agree Assist Arrange
Cycles of violence
Phase one: tension building state
Phase two: acute battering stage
Phase three: honeymoon stage
ABCDES for caring for abused women
Alone Belief Confidentiality Document Educate Safety
Treating dysmenorrhea symptoms
Heating pad
NSAIDS
Menstrual/Period diary
Useful because It tracks symptoms which helps to give teaching
Start NSAIDS 2-3 days before symptoms usually occur
Contraception vs STI protection
Many of the most effective contraception methods do not protect against STIs
Condoms are most effective against STIs, but not most effective contraception
VA reportable disease list
Report immediately: syphilis (primary and secondary)
Report within 3 days: chlamydia, gonorrhea, hep b, hiv
Chlamydia treatment
Azithromycin 1g PO single dose
Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID for 7 days (not if pregnant)
What can HPV cause?
Cervical cancer and genital warts
What is the HPV vaccine called?
When should you get It?
Dosage?
Gardasil 9
11-12 yr olds: 2 doses at least 6 months apart
Teens and young adults: 3 doses
What is the concern with HPV vaccine and a teen already sexually active?
There is no therapeutic effect demonstrated on an already present HPV infection
Vaccine still recommended since It can protect against other subtypes
Works in body for at least 10 years
Herpes primary symptoms
Fever, chills, malaise, dysuria, pain, tingling
Painful bumps
Herpes recurrent symptoms
Burning, itching, swelling, tingling
Less severe
Is any form of contraception 100% effective?
No
Medium effectiveness contraception results in:
6-12 pregnancies per 100 women per year
Estrogen
Uterine growth and placental blood flow
Progesterone
Quiets uterus, decreased contractions, causes thickening of endometrium - supportive environment for pregnancy