final Flashcards
when and how many times for stool blood test
begin at age 50 and yearly
what are the preventitive screenings for breast cancer
clinical breast exam
self breast exam
mammography
what are the two types of ischemic stroke
thrombotic
embolic
what is atherosclerosis
arteries become narrowed by deposits along the artery walls and rigid or inelastic, restricting blood flow
how much is teen pregnancy costing the US
12 billion annually
what are the behavioral cues for suicide
donating body to medical school
purchasing a gun
is HIV transmitted through casual contact
no
what are some characteristics of friendships based upon
companionship respect acceptance support trust loyalty mutuality reciprocity
diagnostic # for LDL for greatest risk
greater than or equal to 190
what is fair trade
an approach to business and to development based on dialogue, transparency, and respect that seeks to create greater equity in the international trading system
what is the data with mortality associated with obesity
no data that shows direct link
what are the three behaviors associated with experiential avoidance
internal avoidance
over emotional control
narrow or constricting
what is closed loop production
products and their components are designed, manufactured, used and handled so as to circulate within society for as long as possible with maximum usability, minimum adverse environmental impacts, minimum waste generation and with the most efficient use of water, energy and their resources throughout their life cycles
preventable risk factors for colorectal cancer
sedentary lifestyle diet inadequate fiber intake cooking meats at high temps alcohol smoking
HIV spectrum disorders
pneumonia
kaposi’s sarcoma
persistant vaginal yeast infection
drug resistant tuberculosis
what are the four most common treatment options for cancer
surgery
radiation
chemotherapy
medications
what are the preventive screenings for colon cancer
stool blood test
colonoscopy
what doez the american cancer institute believe could prevent thousand of cases of colon, breast and uterine cancer
lifestyle changes
what is binge drinking for men
5 or more drinks in a row
what is the biological purpose of attachment
to provide us the perception of security so that we many “outsource” some of our psych-emotional work to a trusted other, allowing us to more efficiently use our cognitive resources
what are the two types of arrhythmias
atrial fibrillation
ventricular fibrillation
what are some preventable risk factors for melanoma and other skin cancers
exposed to natural or artificial light over long period of time
having actinic kertosis
having history of many blistering sunburns, (early in life)
having weakened immune system
being exposed to arsenic
signs and symptoms of stroke
numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg
sudden confusion, trouble speak or understanding
trouble seeing in one or both eyes
sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
sudden headache with no cause
how much have rates of childhood obesity increased since 1980
6 to 7%
symptoms of a heart attack
shortness of breath chest pain excessive sweating numbness of L side of arm and face nausea vomitting indegestion women: upper back and abdominal pain, pain at rest fatigue
what is the most curable STD in women
trichomoniasis
what is a cancer cluster
a greater than expected number of cancer cases that occurs within a group of people in a geographic area over a period of time
how can STD’s spread
vaginal, oral, hand to genital, anal
cosmetic effects of tobacco
less sense of smell clothes smell wrinkle skin irritated eyes stains teeth less taste heart works harder fingers stained lunges get less oxygen
what are some non preventable cancer risk
genetics
getting older
what are the 8 different classification of psychoactive drugs
CNS stimulants CNS depressants Hallucinogens prescription drugs cannabinoids opiods steriods cathinones
what is sexual respect
respect for others’ sex, gender, sexual orientation and sexual boundaries
what is remission
a period of time when the cancer is responding to treatment or is under control
what are the symptoms of hypertension
none, silent killer
where does CVD rank in risk for death in US adults
leading cause
how to prevent transmission of HIV from mom to baby
mom take HIV meds throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery baby on meds 4 to 6 weeks after birth avoid breast feeding no pre-chewing c section
what are some important practices of good prenatal care
regular check ups and blood tests prenatal nutrition safe activity/ exercise cessation of tobacco and caffiene use avoid drugs and other environmental agents avoid alcohol stds and other infections
what are the three main causes of cancer
cancer initiators (carcinogenic agents)
cancer promoters
cancer risk factors
what is arrhythmias
an abnormal heartbeat, resulting from a disruption of the electrical system that regulates the heart beating
risks associated with smoking when pregnant
infertility problem pregnancies low birth weight premature labor/delivery miscarriage risk doubles
what causes acanthosis nigricans
excessive production of insulin caused by obesity and/or insulin resistance results in spillover of insulin into skin
personal responsibility when drinking
drink slowly
space out drinks
eat and drink water before and while drinking
know your limits and stick to them
use DD
model responsible attitudes toward alcohol
what is binge drinking for women
4 or more on at least one occasion in the last two weeks
most common causes of suicide
mental illness
partner problems
chronic disease and chronic pain
does asking someone if they are considering suicide increase their risk for attempting suicide
no
teens attitude towards oral sex
not really sex
remain abstinent
safe or no risk sexual practice
what are some preventible cancer risk
environmental factors (radiation, pesticides, pollution) life style diet viruses and bacteria hormones drugs certain chemicals
what is the silent STD
chlamydia
what are the three criteria for exercise and pregnancy
previous exercise experience
physician approval
no pregnancy complications
to help you act with courage when referring, what are some things to remember
dont worry about being disloyal
dont worry about breaking trust
dont worry about not having sufficient info to call for help
prevalance of obesity in all US adults
66%
what are the major forms of CVD
hypertension
atherosclerosis
heart attack
stroke
what are some preventive risk factors for breast cancer
body weight
physical activity level
alcohol
long term use of menopausal hormone therapy
what does the us public health service consider to be an important part of preconception care
assessment of health risks
adoption of healthy life styles behavior
treatment of any problems that will increase health risks
how can direct exposure to infected blood occur
sharing of needles injecting drugs tattoo piercings accupuncture unintentional contact
what is the single most widespread cause of death for smokers
cvd
indirect or coded verbal cues for suicide
im tired of life
whats the point of going on?
oklahoma ranking in obesity
30 to 35%
what is the most common STD
HPV
what is the CDC’s recommendation regarding sex education for teens
need it
the opportunity to talk with their parents about pregnancy prevention and other aspects of sexual and reproductive health
those who are sexually active need access to affordable, effective birth control
what is the great imitator STD and why
syphillis
has so many symptoms that are similar to other STDs
health risks associate with obesity due to body fat composition
abdominal fat
more easily mobilized and sent to the blood stream
can induce leptin and insulin resistance
what is communication
the vehicle that allows us to recall the past, think in the present and plan for the future
diagnostic # for total for greatest risk
greater than or equal to 240
how does cancer spread
cancer cells invade surrounding tissue, enter into the circulatory system and are transported to new location
what rank in terms of risk for death does cancer pose to us adults
2nd leading cause
when and how many times for clinical breast exam
age 20 to 39: every 3
age 40 and up: every year
what is experiential avoidance
the impulse to avoid pain and suffering rather than address it
what is obesity
chronic life long condition that is the result of an environment of caloric abundance and relative physical inactivity modulated by a susceptible genotype
diagnostic # for HDL for greatest risk
greater than or equal to 60
when and how many times for colonoscopy
5 to 10 yr intervals
do teens under 18 who become pregnant go to their doctor for prenatal care
no
what is homophobia
irrational fear and/or hatred of LGBTQ people because these individuals do not conform to traditional sex role stereotypes
what is an ischemic stroke
blockage in brain vessels
how many girls become pregnant before age 20
3 in 10 girls
what does QPR stand for
question
persuade
refer
what is pre-diabetes
relative insulin deficiency or resistance by the cells to insulin and the sugar it carries
blood sugar levels elevated a little bit over normal
what are the two types of hypertension
primary and secondary
when and how many times for self breast exam
start at age 20, every month
when and how many times for mammography
women over 40 every two years
every year after 50
what is type one diabetes
autoimmune, genetic, environmental factors, that bodys immune system destroys pacreatic beta cells, the only cells in the body that make the hormone insulin causing absolute insulin deficiency
what is acanthosis nigricans a symptom of
pre-diabets
