for PATHOFINAL subUse and reproduction Flashcards
do most STIs have clinical manifestations?
no, most do not have symptoms
how are substance use disorders primarily diagnosed?
DSM-5
why do we do a pap smear?
to check for HPV
what complication can occur if a patient has gonorrhea?
pelvic inflammatory disease
PTSD
happens from traumatic events
hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis is a mediator of stress response
etiology: past history, genetics, how your HPA was working before, age/gender
2 options to diagnose: DSM-5 and classification based on the WHO
what is one indicator that someone is addicted to medication?
they have a tolerance to the medication and the doctor increased their dose
In addiction does the body produce more or less dopamine?
less
when will someone start developing signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? what are some of those initial withdrawal symptoms?
6-8 hours after their last drink
tachycardia, HT, increased body temp, anxiety, nausea/vomiting, diaphoresis, palpitations
the reward circuit for addiction involves the release of _______?
dopamine
what does the stress diathesis theory relate to?
a wide range of psychiatric disorders, stress over time
Hallucinations, delusions, and inability to interact with the environment are signs of which psychiatric disorder?
schizophrenia
what could be a presentation of testicular cancer?
heavy sensation in scrotum, small but distinct immobile lump on the surface of the testicle
what would be a likely diagnosis for someone:
29 yr old female
severe lower abdominal cramps
menses started yesterday
no blood in stool
pain subsides at the end of her period, pain is not responsive to over the counter medications
endometriosis
(cells similar to the lining of the uterus, or endometrium, grow outside the uterus)
pelvic organ prolapse occurs due to what?
weak pelvic floor
What are the different stages of Syphilis?
3 stages
sore, rash, fever
