Exam 2 Flashcards
What’s the female athlete triad?
- Disordered eating. 2. Amenorrhea. 3. Osteoporosis.
Describe a mechanism and provide an example of how a drug’s actions can be enhanced by food/nutrient consumption
- MAOI (phenelzine, Nardil) used to tx depression and anxiety disorders. - Tyramine containing foods causes an increased release of synaptic catecholamine NTs.
T/F. Motivational interviewing is a specific construct and technique with guidelines.
- False. It is a style of being with people. It is a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.
What foods boost immune function?
Fruits rich in antioxidants: oranges, cantaloupe, papaya, berries. Vegetables rich in antioxidants: sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots, spinach, bell peppers, asparagus, onions, beets. Protein source: chicken, turkey, fish, beef, dairy, eggs, legumes, soy foods. Omega-3 FA: salon, cold-water fish, nuts, seeds, plant oils Vitamin D sources: fatty fish (salmon, sardines, tuna), fortified foods (milk, OJ, tofu, soy, cereal) Probiotics: yogurt, milk, kefir
How is vitamin D tested? What is the health level according to Institute of Medicine?
Blood 25-hydroxyvitamin D determines vitamin D status. IOM found 20 ng/mL needed for bone health.
Levels of prevention
1.) Primordial: prevent penetration of risk factors into population 2.) Primary: limit incidence of dz by controlling causes/risk factors in prone group – no dz yet 3.) Secondary: interrupt the dz before it becomes symptomatic – asymptomatic dz 4.) Tertiary: limit physical and social consequences of symptomatic dz – reduce complications of dz
Understand the concepts of primary and secondary prevention.
Primary prevention: reduce risk of initial adverse event (before disease dx is made). This is more difficult; often requires that an entire population be treated. May be less cost-effective than secondary. For individuals, this requires accurate estimate risk. Secondary prevention: reduce risk of a new adverse event in pt with known disease. This is mostly for individuals after an adverse event. More intuitive, demonstrated to improve outcomes, cost-effective.
Which herbs may cause serious health risks?
Belladonna Bitter orange Coltsfoot Comfrey Ephedra Golden ragwort Kava Licorice Goldenseal Lobelia Scotch broom Skullcap
What is the screening recommendation for TB in the Asian/pacific islander population?
- Screen only high-risk populations: BCG vaccinated, IV drug users, homeless shelter residents, former prisoners, recent arrival from high TB rate country (all countries except Australia, Canada and W.Europe), people at high risk to convert from latent to active (immunocompromised and DM)
Signs / symptoms of acute dental pain
- Less than 12-24 hours - Short or no resolution with analgesics - +/- swelling - Patient may need to take frequent drinks of cool water to calm tooth
What diseases/pathologies is the black/AA population at high risk for?
- Cancers: Colon/rectal, prostate, breast - Infant mortality - HIV/AIDS
What is Ludwigs angina?
- Complication of a dental infection of the floor of the mouth that obstructs the airway
What are the screening recommendations for breast cancer in the black population?
- Per ACS: mammo q year after 40, clinical breast exam yearly after age 20 - Per USPSTF: mammo q2 years when 50-79 (discuss starting at 40). No CBE or SBE.
What is hookah? Risk?
Known as Narghile, Shisha, Goza. 45 minutes use = 60 cigarettes smoked. 50x the quantity of carcinogens as a cigarette. Higher levels of chemicals and metals than cigarette. CO levels 8x higher, tar 72x higher, nicotine 4x higher. Results in higher concentrations of nicotine being absorbed. Water is used to “filter” the smoke but does not remove the toxins, some places replaced by alcohol.
Prostate CA incidence in black population? Mortality in comparison to whites?
- 1 in 5 vs 1 in 6 in general population. If 1st degree relative, 1 in 3. - 2.4 times higher mortality
If you were training at an Olympic training facility, what’s on a plate for easy training, moderate training, and heavy training?
Easy training: half fruits/veg, quarter lean protein, quarter whole grains + 1 tsp fats.
Moderate training: quarter lean proteins, 1/3 grains, 1/3 fruit/veg + 1 Tbl fats.
Heavy training: half grains, quarter fruit/veg and quarter lean proteins + 2 Tbl fats.
What is the screening recommendation for DM in the Hispanic population?
- Same as general population. Pre-diabetics who are Hispanic are more likely to convert to DM2 than general population.
How can diet improve immune function (in athletes but also people in general)?
Immune function is best when person has adequate calories, protein, carbs and fat to maintain energy balance and support exercise energy expenditure. Athlete should consume carbs before/during/after long training to offset suppressive effect of exercise on immune function. Eat foods rich in antioxidants to combat oxidative stress. Lean proteins have iron and zinc for immune function. Omega-3 FA for anti-inflammatory. Vitamin D for immune defense. Probiotics for GI and immune health.
What are the three categories of amenorrhea in women?
- Women who have never had a menstrual period by age sixteen, 2. Women who have not had a period for 2-3 months or more, 3. Women who have irregular periods that vary from 35 to 90 days.
How does the risk of oral cancer when smoking a pipe compare to other tobacco products?
2-3.5 times higher
Factors that contribute to dental caries
- Diet/nutrition - Poor oral hygiene - Xerostomia
What are cigars? What are the characteristics of them?
“Any roll of tobacco wrapped in leaf tobacco or any substance containing tobacco.” Contain 100-444 mg nicotine, pH 8, over half the nicotine is free so doesn’t have to be smoked to be absorbed, can take 1-2 hours to smoke and the smoke has higher concentrations of toxins.
Describe how a drug can alter food intake via alteration in oral intake. Provide an example.
- Anticholinergics block salivary secretion = dysphagia, oral infections, esophagitis - Alter taste: clarithromycin (bitter taste), metronidazole (metallic taste) - Antibiotics change flora in oral cavity = opportunistic infections - Antineoplastic agents damage oral mucosal lining
What is the righting reflex?
- Need to fix things, come up with answers, problem solve, give advice, tell him/her what they need to do, be in control
What (and where) are banned substances that athletes should be wary of?
NCAA and IOC (int’l Olympic committee) have banned many substances in foods and beverages not traditionally considered supplements, such as Vitamin Water. Taurine, Caffeine, Guarana seed extract, L-theanine, green tea extract, ecgc, rooibos tea extract or glucosamine
Soda that has the worst effect on dental caries according to Dr. Harvey
- Mountain dew
Criteria for appropriate screening tests
- Disease should be common enough - Morbidity and mortality of the target condition must be substantial - Effective prevention intervention or therapy must exist. This therapy must give a more beneficial outcome when applied to pre-symptomatic stage than to symptomatic stage. - Applicable to population and suitable for general routine application. - Test accuracy maintained, limited screening-related adverse effects
What is the screening recommendation for cervical cancer in the Hispanic population?
- Same as general population
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Medicine and National Center for Health Statistics, what are the most alternative medicine therapies?
Natural produces Deep breathing (asthma, labor and delivery, emergency situations) Yoga, Tai chi, or Qi Gong Osteopathic/chiropractic manipulations Meditation Special diets Homeopathy Progressive Relaxation Guided Imager
What nutrients help healing and in what are they found?
Protein promotes healing. (yogurt, beans, fish, poultry, lean meats) Omega-3 FA (walnuts, soy, flax, fish) Vitamin C aids tissue repair, wound healing, and positive immune function (citrus, tomatoes, kiwi, melons) Vitamin A helps promote cell growth and development (sweet potatoes, carrots, papaya, bell pepper) Zinc is involved in would healing and immune function (almonds, seeds, beef, seafood) Calcium and vitamin D for bone development and repair
Characteristics of motivational interviewing
- Collaborative - Goal-oriented - Language of change: DARNCAT (desire, ability, reasons, need, - Elicit and explore person’s own argument for change
Foods with high cariogenic potential. Give examples
- High fermentable CHO content - Sticky consistency - Small particles in mouth - Causes pH to fall below 5.5 - Highly processed - Eg: pre-sweetened cereals, breads, muffins, dried fruits, cookies, potato chips
How do you monitor sweat rate (calculate fluid loss) and what’s the recommendation to replace it?
Weigh before and after a workout to calculate fluid loss. For every pound lost, replace that with 3 cups, or 24 oz, of water.
Risk factors for infant mortality in the black population
- Maternal age = 35 - Unmarried mothers - Smokers - Lower income and/or education - Inadequate prenatals - Contributing: maternal preconception health, infection (no vaccines), stress, racism, social/cultural differences
What are the classification systems of dyslipidemias?
Fredrickson: based on lipoprotein analysis. 6 types. Doesn’t include HDL, clumsy in practice. Phenotypic: NCEP cut points: Biochemical: based on LDL and HDL levels, coupled with risk factor
What are the signs and symptoms of disordered eating?
Likelihood increases ad more signs/symptoms are evident (but does not confirm disordered eating): amenorrhea, dehydration, GI problems, hypothermia (cold intolerance), stress fx (overuse injuries), significant weight loss, muscle cramps, weakness, fatigue, dental/gum problems
Describe the use of Chantix for smoking cessation. SE? Contraindicated?
AKA Varenicline. Binds to receptor and to a certain extent activates it, the blocks nicotine from binding. Binds to nicotine receptors, does not dump dopamine. Dosage is increasing from 0.5 mg daily. Comes in self-starter kit, 1 week before stopping nicotine. Off label is used with NR or bupropion. SE: nausea (take with water + banana), insomnia, constipation, flatulence, vomiting, dreams. Contraindicated in pilots, heavy equipment users, seizure hx. Monitor liver function in elderly pts, renal impairment also restricts dosing. Concern for heart and mental effects – not shown in study but drug does not help with fatal self harm, depression, suicidal thoughts and some pts committed suicide.
What diseases/pathologies is the Asian/Pacific islander population at high risk for?
Osteoporosis (fewer hip fx than whites, similar rate of vertebral fx)
TB
How does the NRT nasal spray work? Benefits and side effects?
Prescription, fastest onset, peak absorption 5-10 min, 2 sprays = 1 dose. Pt 1-2 doses/hr. Do not sniff, swallow or inhale the spray → stomach → pain. SE = nasal irritation, stomach upset, HA, dizziness.
How does SHS exposure affect infants/children?
Learning problems due to effects on hippocampus - slows memory development. 2x likely child will become addicted if they start smoking. Bronchitis/PNA, asthma, poor lung development, increases risk of leukemia & URI.
How does the absorption of spit tobacco compare to smoking a cigarette?
3-4x that of a cigarette, peak is 20-30 min after using, still absorbing 60 min after removing from the mouth. Decrease acid levels (ammonium bicarbonate) = increase free nicotine (free-basing). Acetic acid increases salivation which increases absorption.
How do NRT gum and lozenges work? Side effects?
OTC, leave on tongue (do not chew or crush) the lozenge or stomach pain, chew and park the gum (don’t chew too much or stomach pain). Start with 2 mg if using >30 min after waking, start with 4 mg if using
How does the NRT inhaler work? SE?
Not like an e-cig – absorbed through mouth not lungs. Peak absorption = 15-20 min. 20 min puffing = 4 mg nicotine. SE = irritation, stomach upset, HA, dizziness.
What’s the ratio of carbs to protein in chocolate milk?
3 grams carb to 1 gram protein.
What are the medications of greatest concerns with patients using CAM?
Anticoagulants (warfarin/Coumadin) Arrhythmia meds Seizure medications Meds to prevent organ rejection
What are considered dental emergencies?
- Acute pain - Abscess - Cellulitis - Injury
Give an example and mechanism of how a drug sequesters nutrients and alters absorption
- Colestipol (Colestid): anti-lipidemic agent. - This resin sequesters bile salts and prevents entry into circulation, causing its excretion into the feces. In addition to binding bile salts, it will sequester fat-soluble vitamins and increase their fecal elimination.
What are the sports food categories, their composition and their primary use?
Sports drinks: primary use is to provide fluid + carb + electrolytes and prevent excess fluid losses in hot or humid environments. Composition is carb based with electrolytes. (15 grams CHO to 8oz) Sports bars: primary use is a portable CHO and protein. Composition is 40-60 g CHO and 6-20 g protein. Sports gels/gummies/chews: primary use is bite sized carbs. Composition is 20-25 g CHO per serving.
What is the recommendation on creatine use for athletes?
Athletes should be careful using this supplement since there is no long-term data. Athletes below age 18 should not use creatine at all.
When was nicotine and tobacco first regulated by FDA?
2009
4 (or 5) Stages of epidemiological transition
1.) Infectious dz / famine 2.) Receding pandemics 3.) Degenerative dz 4.) Delayed degeneration 5.) Inactivity/obesity/DM
Recommended ways to help pts with smoking cessation? (Dr. Hoff)
Always ask – many docs don’t. Education & counseling by physicians, allied health workers, organized support groups. Pharmacologic – nicotine delivery.
Order of risky behaviors by highest risk of transmission to lowest risk for HIV
- Anal sex - Vaginal sex - Oral sex - Substance use
Target heart rate measurement
- 220 – Age = MHR
What is Saw Palmetto and how is it used as a supplement? What is the danger/concern?
Comes from a fan palm that grows in southeast; has dark berries that are used as antiseptic and help with coughs. Popular to treat BPH, some will use for milk diuretic or sedative. Caution: If pt has bleeding problem, may increase bleeding time. Overall safe to try.
Guidelines for colon cancer screening in average and high risk individuals
- Average: USPTF recommends screening using FOBT, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy at age 50 years and continuing to age 75 - Special population: blacks > whites. Consider screening at age 45. - Special population: 76 to 85 may have considerations for which screening is necessary. Recommendation against screening older than 85.
Incidence of breast cancer between white and black populations. What about mortality?
- 40: higher in whites than AA - Mortality = highest in AA at all ages and stages
Pulpitis
- Nerve necrosis
How long is the duration of treatment for the patch? Risk?
Best results when patch is used for 6 months or longer, target dose x 1m, then decrease by 7-14 mg every 2-4 wks. Risk: site reaction, dependence with long term use, vivid dreams and nausea. Also make sure to give pt another nicotine input for first 24 hrs before the patch reaches steady state.
What is echinacea and how is it used as a supplement? What is the danger/concern?
Aka coneflower; Kolbinger’s favorite. It’s a plant from the same family as sunflower, thistle, and black-eyed Susan. In pills, applications and teas – used as immune booster (as effective as Tamiflu early on). Can reduce duration and severity of URI. Problem: quality control, active ingredient. May cause allergic reaction or cause asthma flare.
What are the guiding principles for integrative medicine?
- Holistic care: treating the whole person, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. 2. Active learning: these type of clinicians see themselves as teacher and facilitators – the patient is the one who actually produces the healing. 3. Natural healing: your body has the ability to heal itself, these treatments encourage the natural healing process. 4. Prevention: take preventative steps to promote good health.
What is Coenzyme Q10 and how is it used as a supplement? What is the danger/concern?
Used in migraine treatment. Studied in Japan for link to improved heart disease, HTN, CHF, PD, and statin induced myopathy. It is manufactured by the body, also contained in meats and fish. Used to produce energy for cell development and repair.
Epidemiological triangle
- Agent, host and environment
Causes of xerostomia
- Age: reduced salivary flow - Radiation induced - Meds (all the anti meds)
According to research, what are the top causes of death in people with diabetes?
Ischemic heart disease (40%), other heart disease (15%), DM, cancer, stroke, infection.
Which pt is easier to treat – smoker or chewer? Why?
Harder to treat than smokers because they’re saturating their brain with nicotine. Don’t get addicted as fast as smokers but once addicted, “they’re a nightmare.”
4 components of fitness
- Aerobic - Muscular - Flexibility - Body composition
Anticariogenic food examples
- Bring pH to original stage, prevents plaque attachment, stimulate saliva - Eg. cheese (tyramine), teas (catechins: black and green)
What is the second leading cause of unnecessary deaths?
- Obesity
Know the current strategies for reducing cardiovascular risk.
- Therapeutic intervention in patients with known disease (secondary prevention). 2. Identification and targeting of high-risk individuals (primary prevention). 3. General recommendations for the entire population.
What is third hand smoke?
Pollutants from tobacco smoke remain on surfaces and in dust after active smoking has ceased. Re-emitted into gas phase or react with environmental oxidants to produce secondary toxicants. Leads to DNA damage.
What study confirmed the relationship of elevated systemic blood pressure with CAD?
Framingham data collected since end of WWII
Preventive medicine approaches
1.) Holistic medicine: cooperation among all involved from physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects 2.) Complementary/alternative medicine (CAM): diverse medical and health care systems, practices and products that are not traditional Western medicine 3.) EBM: care for patient using best research evidence 4.) Integrative medicine: combines both conventional and CAM
Describe recovery nutrition for athletes.
Eat or drink 0.7 carb/pound body weight after exercise and again in 2 hours. Protein in addition to carb intake can contribute to body’s increase stores of glycogen for future workout needs. CHOCOLATE MILK. Restore fluids and electrolytes lost in sweat by weighting before and after and replacing lost weight. Begin nutrition recovery within 15-60 min following performance.
What is the MOA for Bupropion? Directions for us? Max dose? Side Effects? Safe to use on which pts?
MOA = increased dopamine in reward center mimics nicotine, and may act as nicotinic receptor blocker. Directions = 1-2 weeks before quitting, beginning taking SR 150 mg daily, increase to twice daily on day 4 and continue until no longer needed. Stop smoking 1-2 weeks after starting. Max dose = 300 mg/day.
Define guideline
- Best and safest path when managing clinical (esp. difficult) situations
Give an example and mechanism by which food/nutrients decrease drug metabolism
- Simvastatin: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor to tx hypercholesterolemia. - Grapefruit increases bioavailability of drugs through inhibition of CYP 34A in gut and liver.
Describe moderate vs vigorous exercise
- Moderate: can carry on conversation. - Vigorous: breathing to hard and fast to carry on conversation
Strategies for increasing physical activity globally
- Social, behavioral - Information - Environment - Policy
What is synergistic risk?
The idea that risk of CHD summates with more comorbidities (such as HTN, hyperlip, low HDL-C, DM, cigs, LVH)
Transtheoretical model stages of change
1.) precontemplation 2.) contemplation 3.) preparation 4.) action 5.) maintenance 6.) termination
USPSTF recommendation for HTN screening
- A: Screen adults aged 18 and older
Explain synergistic risk with CAD.
The addition of multiple overlapping risk factors significantly increases risk of CAD in a hypothetical 55 year old man or woman. Shows the synergy between the multifactorial risk contributing, including BP, cholesterol, HDL-C, DM, cigarettes, and LVH by ECG.
What are the side effects of Wellbutrin? For who is it safe and who should not use? In which patients is Wellbutrin contraindicated.
SE: HA, insomnia (don’t take at bedtime), dry mouth, agitation, seizure, emergent HBP. Safe use: CVD pts, COPD pts, on other antidepressants. Contraindicated: LOC >39 min in last 5 yrs, skull fx, inter-cranial bleed. Not suggested if pt has seizure hx, brain tumor, stroke, brain surgery, use of drugs that lower seizure threshold like alcohol, anorexia/bulimia, hx abuse (amphetamine high is a result of this drug – triggers relapse).
How is ginseng used as a supplement and why is it used? What is the danger/concern?
Used to reduce fatigue in cancer patients as well as antioxidant effect to help some heart disorders; modestly improves thinking and learning new tasks; also improves mood and sleep. Some use for type 2 diabetes Recommended for short term use (3 months or less).
The idea that risk of CHD summates with more comorbidities (such as HTN, hyperlip, low HDL-C, DM, cigs, LVH)
False. The opposite is true.
How are dyslipidemias managed? (Screening, primary and secondary prevention)
Screening: every adult over 20. Primary prevention: behavior modification through diet/exercise/weight control, etc. sometimes pharmacologic. Secondary prevention: behavior modification as above PLUS pharmacologic through statins, bile acid finders, fibric acid derivatives.
Is ovarian CA screen by way of CA-125 marker recommended for screening?
- No, lack of specificity.
How can you as a physician help your patient protect themselves in the avenue of alternative medicine?
Information investigation: direct them to the best sites Check your attitude: if you’re closed, they may not be open about what they’re using Look for complementary therapies: usually work better than complete replacement of conventional care
States of consciousness
- Walking, dreaming, sleeping and fourth state (restful alertness, which is accessed by transcendental meditation)
Relative cariogenicity of water in relation to sucrose in relation to soda?
- Water = 0 - Sucrose = 1.0 - Soda = 1.05
What are the concerns with SHS exposure in utero?
Aggressive behavior, conduct disorder, AA/SA, depression, ADHD, cog impairment. Fetal growth retardation, reduced birth rate, cleft/lip palate, worse CF, miscarriage, placental abruption, placenta previa, SIDS.
What is the Framingham Heart study?
Showed risk of coronary artery disease and mortality is related to serum cholesterol (total).
What is the gold standard in terms of agency for making recommendations about screening?
- USPSTF
What are CHD risk equivalents?
ASCVD determines risk equivalents to be – DM, noncoronary atherosclerotic arterial disease (such as peripheral arterial disease, AAA, carotid dz), and multiple risk factors that confer a 10 year risk of CHD >20%.
What options and focuses are there for integrative health education?
50+ institutions – main streaming of acupuncture, massage, nutrition counseling along with conventional treatments. Focus is on chronic disease. Whole medical systems: traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, homeopathy, naturopathic medicine.
What is the screening recommendation for prostate cancer in the black / AA population?
- Start discussion about PSA in 40s - DRE in 40s - Don’t screen with DRE or PSA if life expectancy is <10 years.