Health Promotion Flashcards
Recommended units of alcohol per week?
14 units
Short term risks of alcohol use? (regular high units, binge etc)
head injuries
fractures,
alcohol poisoning
Single session of binge drinking can cause accidents, misjudging risky situations and losing self control
Long term risks of alcohol use? (regular high units, binge etc)
cancer,
stroke,
liver disease,
depression
Benefits of quitting drinking alcohol?
Reduce risk of liver disease and other medical conditions.
Less likely to sustain injuries, less likely to make poor decesions
How to approach quitting alcohol w pt?
Outline risks to the patient and make them aware of the recommended amount.
Ask them how they feel about the amount they are drinking? Would they like to reduce the amount?
Do they think they will be able to do it? This can ascertain where in the cycle of change they are.
Other services- turning point, AA, If excessive drinker, ( 50 or more units a day) do not quit cold turkey, risk of delerium tremens and death.
Prescribe thiamine and B12
Benefits of quitting smoking?
reduce risk of health conditions, reduce passive smoking for people around you.
How to approach quitting smoking w pt?
how many pack years? would they like to stop smoking? where on cycle of change are they?
Education on harm reducation methods.
Vaping- no tar or CO, not been around v long but better than smoking. Nicotine patched- can get these on prescription.
NHS stop smoking service,
Recommended calorie intake for men and women?
W = 2000kcal M = 2500kcal
Exercise recommendations to suggest to pts?
Do strengthening activities that work all the major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms) on at least 2 days a week
Do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity a week
Spread exercise evenly over 4 to 5 days a week, or every day
Reduce time spent sitting or lying down and break up long periods of not moving with some activity
Risks of poor diet and lack of exercise for pts?
Obesity Heart disease Stroke Cancer T2DM and many more!
How to explain benefits of diet and exercise to pts?
better CVS function and fitness, can lower cholesterol and reverse Type 2 DM (if not too far gone)
How to approach incorporating diet changes and exercise into lifestyle?
Be mindful as it can be sensitive.
Determine whether other cause of increased weight, birth control, PCOS?, thyroid problem. When these are ruled out, advise of changes that can be made e.g:
- having lunchs packed, less cakes, processed foods etc.
- try to get moving more, social prescribing? sports that you may enjoy, walking? the gym?
