FINALS Flashcards
common term for lice
that set up shop in pubic hair.
Crabs
Symptoms: Crabs
: intense itching, tiny
eggs Attached to pubic hair, or crawling lice.
The virus family that causes genital warts
HPV
Signs: Genital Warts
Pink or flesh-colored warts
that are raised, flat, or shaped like
cauliflower
T/F: Genital Warts often have no symptoms
TRUE
a spreads easily and can
lead to infertility in both men and women
The Clap (Gonorrhea)
Symptoms: The Clap (Gonorrhea)
burning during urination and
discharge
later signs for the clap are
skin rashes or spread to the joints and blood.
Women signs for gonorrhea
Vaginal discharge,
pelvic pain, spotting Symptoms
administered to patient with gonorrhea stop the infection.
Cephalosporins
a firm, round, painless sore
on the genitals or anus.
Syphilis
later signs of syphilis
rash on the soles, palms
swollen glands, fever, hair loss, or fatigue.
late stage, symptoms for syphilis
damage to organs such as the heart, brain, liver, nerves, and eyes.
Syphilis can be cured with
benzathine penicillin
injection - to treat bacterial infections (eg, mild to moderate infections
infects the rectum
and throat ; Burning and
itching at the tip of the penis,
discharge, painful urination
Chlamydia
Chlamydia: Symptoms in Women
Vaginal itching,
discharge odor,
pain during sex,
painful urination
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 not an STD: T/F
TRUE
Occasional cold sores or “fever blisters” on the lips. Small blister or sores on the
genitals are also possible.
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
genital herpes are
caused by a virus called
HSV-2
Fluid-filled blisters that
form painful, crusted sores on the genitals, anus, thighs, or buttocks
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2
nausea, belly pain, dark urine, fatigue, and a yellowing of the skin
or eyes with acute infection.
Hepatitis B
Chronic infection: Hepatitis B
liver cirrhosis
and liver cancer
best way to
learn your status. : HIV
blood test
caused by a parasite that spreads during sexual contact
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis: DRUGS
Metronidazole
Trichomoniasis: Signs and Symptoms in Women:
a yellow-green discharge with a strong odor,
vaginal
itching,
pain during sex or
urination
Trichomoniasis Symptoms usually begin
28 days after acquiring the
parasite.
a bacterial STD that is
common in Africa and Asia but rare in the U.S.
Chancroid
causes genital sores Painful bumps on the penis that may develop into
pus-filled open sores
Chancroid
caused by a type of
chlamydia ; Open sores on the genitals or anus lymph glands in the groin (seen here)
LGV (Lymphogranuloma Venereum)
serious complication of untreated
STDs
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
a type of amenorrhea when one has not gotten their first period by age 15 or within five years of the first signs
of puberty
Primary amenorrhea
when one has been getting regular periods, but
stop getting the period for at least three months
Secondary amenorrhea
(the most common cause
of secondary amenorrhea)
Pregnancy
causes of primary amenorhea
Turner syndrome - a chromosomal disorder in which female cells have only one X chromosome instead of two
brain or pituitary
gland problems
missing parts of your uterus
or vagina or having an
underdeveloped reproductive system.
causes of secondary
amenorrhea:
birth control methods,
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy
ovaries stop working
before age
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POl)
amenorrhea may make you
more likely to develop:
Osteoporosis
cardiovascular disease
treatments to help with the side effects of amenorrhea:
Estrogen therapy
Calcium and vitamin D supplements
Strength training
relieves hot flashes and vaginal dryness
Estrogen therapy
happens because the uterus
contracts to shed its lining
DYSMENORRHEA
menstrual cramps that come back every time one has the period, but are not due to another medical
condition.
Primary dysmenorrhea
Primary dysmenorrhea Pain usually begins
one or two days before you get your period
Painful periods because of a
condition or an infection in the reproductive organs
Secondary dysmenorrhea
main cause of painful
periods?
prostaglandin rise that makes the uterus contract
Who is more likely to have
dysmenorrhea?
first menstrual period
before age 12.
secondary dysmenorrhea (caused by another health condition), patient may
need additional tests.
Ultrasound
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
treatment for dysmenorrhea
ibuprofen or
naproxen
acetaminophen
extreme food restriction and an intense fear of gaining weight.
Anorexia Nervosa
People with anorexia typically have a body mass index (BMI)that is below
18.45 kg/m2
The most well-known physical sign
of anorexia is
low body weight for a
person’s height, sex, and stature
50% to 80%
of the risk of developing an
eating disorder is
genetic
How is anorexia diagnosed?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
three criteria for anorexia nervosa under the DSM -5 Include:
Restriction of calorie consumption
Intense fear of gaining weigh
distorted view of
themselves
Medication for anorexia nervosa
olanzapine - antipsychotic
medication
Medroxyprogesterone - for period regulation
- involves a preoccupation with thoughts about committing suicide
Suicide Ideation
intended to cause injury or death but is unsuccessful
Suicide Attempt (parasuicide)
Theories of child abuse
➢ Special child: children who are abused.
➢ Special circumstance: stress
➢ Special parent: parents who abuse.
action of the caregiver that
causes injury to a child
Physical Abuse
revealed by burns or
by injuries to the head or hand
Physical Abuse
shaking of a small infant by the arms or shoulder.
It causes whiplash injury to the neck
edema to the brainster.
distinct retinal hemorhages
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Unwashed, thin, and malnourished or
dressed inappropriately is a sign of
Physical Neglect
Constant belittling or threatening, rejecting, isolating. or exploiting a
child
Absence of positive parenting
These are signs of what
Psychological abuse
give protection to persons below 18 years of age or those over but are unable to fully take care of
themselves or protect themselves
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