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Health Unit Test Flashcards

1
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What is the cause of pubic lice

A

A parasite

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2
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How is pubic lice transmitted?

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Sexual contact

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3
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What are the symptoms of pubic lice?

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Itching and irritation around genitals

Grey rash

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4
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How can pubic lice be treated?

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Lice can be killed with special shampoo

Eggs can be removed with a fine tooth comb or shaving

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5
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What is HIV caused by?

A

Virus

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6
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How is HIV transmitted?

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Unprotected sex
Sharing needles
Mother to infant at birth

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7
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What are the symptoms of HIV?

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Often no symptoms
Weight loss, fatigue, flu
Reoccurring yeast infections

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8
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What is the treatment for HIV

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No cure

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9
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What is the cause of herpes

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A virus

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10
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How is herpes transmitted

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Unprotected sex
Direct contact with facial or genital warts
Mother to infant at birth

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11
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What are the symptoms of herpes

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Usually no symptoms
Sores
Flu like symptoms
Pain during urination

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12
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What is the treatment for herpes

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No cure

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13
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What is hepatitis caused by?

A

Virus

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14
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What are the symptoms of HIV?

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1/2 show symptoms
Flu like symptoms
Darkened urine
Yellowed skin

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15
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What is the treatment for HIV?

A

Preventative vaccine

Once you get it there is no cure

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16
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What is a male condom?

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A soft disposable sheath that fits over an erect penis

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17
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How do you obtain a male condom?

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It’s available in stores and pharmacies

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18
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a male condom?

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Pros

  • available without prescription
  • protects against STI’s

Cons
- May slip or break

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19
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What is a female condom?

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A soft, disposable polyurethane sheath

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20
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How do you obtain a female condom?

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It’s available in some stores and pharmacies

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21
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a female condom?

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Pros

  • available without prescription
  • protects against STI’s

Cons

  • more expensive
  • May slip or break
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22
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What is spermicide?

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It kills sperm. It comes in many forms:

  • jellies
  • creams
  • tablets
  • suppositories
  • foams
  • film
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23
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How do you obtain spermicide?

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Available in stores and pharmacies

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24
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of spermicide?

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Pros
- does not contain hormones

Cons

  • doesn’t protect against STI’s
  • May be allergic
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25
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What is birth control?

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“The pill” is the most popular method of birth control

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26
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How do you obtain birth control pills?

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Requires a prescription

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27
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of birth control pills?

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Pros

  • less acne
  • not permanent

Cons

  • must take everyday
  • increase risk of blood clots
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28
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What is withdrawal (pull out)?

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Removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation

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29
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of withdrawal?

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Pros

  • always available
  • free

Cons

  • doesn’t protect against STI’s
  • not very effective
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30
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What is gonorrhea caused by?

31
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What are symptoms of gonorrhea?

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Mostly no symptoms
Genital discharge or infflammation
Pain during urination and/or intercourse

32
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What is the treatment for gonorrhea?

A

Antibiotics

33
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What is chlamydia caused by?

34
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How is chlamydia transmitted?

A

Unprotected sex
Mother to infant
Oral, anal or vaginal sex

35
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What are the symptoms of chlamydia?

A

Usually no symptoms
Genital discharge
Pain during urination or sex
Pain in genitals or abdom

36
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What is the treatment of chlamydia?

A

Antibiotics prescribes by doctor

37
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How is human papilloma virus (HPV) caused?

38
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How is HPV trasmitted?

A

Unprtected sex
Skin to skin
Oral, anal or vaginal sex

39
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What are the symptoms of HPV?

A

Usually no symptoms
Genital warts
Some links to cervical cancer

40
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How do you treat HPV?

A

There is no cure
Warts can be removed
No vaccine

41
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How is syphilis caused?

42
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How is syphalis transmitted?

A

Unprotected sex
Direct contact with sores/kissing
Mother to infant

43
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What are symptoms of syphilis?

A

Stage 1: small red bumps, liquid, in genital area

Stage 2:rash, flu like symptoms, hair loss, genital growths

44
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What is trichomoniasis caused by?

45
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How is trichomoniasis transmitted?

A

Sexual contact

46
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What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis?

A

Vaginal discharge odour
Pain or itching (during urination)
Spotty bleeding
Frequent urination

47
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What is the treatment of trichomoniasis?

A

Antibiotics for infrected person and their partner(s)

48
Q

What do the share qualities stand for?

A 
S-safety
H- honesty
A- acceptance 
R- respect
E- enjoyment
49
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When there is safety…

A

Both people feel safe

50
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When there is honesty…

A

The truth is told at all times even when you may disagree or the truth might not be pleasant

51
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When there is acceptance…

A

You accept each other for who they are

52
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When there is respect…

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Both people have equal respect for each other

53
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When there is enjoyment…

A

You have fun, feel happy and energized when you are with each other

54
Q

Which relationships have intimacy?

A

All relationships

55
Q

What are healthy decisions?

A

Not rushing into things

Making decisions about sex should be discussing about fears, opinions and beliefs with trust and respect

56
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What is rdna

A

R-refusal- no means no
D- delay- thinking about things before deciding or already knowing you are not ready
N- negotiation- when partners respect each other, they find solutions by negotiating
A- acceptance- you are responsible for clearly setting your boundaries

57
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What happens when people that have low self esteem?

A

Not valuing themselves enough to make smart choices to protect themselves

58
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How do you get out of an unhealthy relationship?

A 
Recognize that you are in an unhealthy relationship 
Have a support system
End the relationship 
Stay away from them
Do not don’t yourself
59
Q

What is a hormonal patch?

A

Small patch placed on the buttock, upper outer arm, lower abdomen, and upper body

60
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How do you obtain a hormonal patch?

A

It requires a prescription

61
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a hormonal patch?

A

Pros

  • effective and reversible
  • periods more regular

Cons

  • skin irritation
  • irregular bleeding
62
Q

What is a diaphragm?

A

Latex dome with flexible steel ring around edge

63
Q

How do you obtain a diaphragm?

A

Requires a prescription and needs to be sized by a doctor

64
Q

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a diaphragm?

A

Pros
- contains no hormones

Cons
- requires proper insertion techniques

65
Q

What is tubal ligation (female sterilization)?

A

A surgical procedure to permanently block or close the fallopian tubes. AKA tying your tubes

66
Q

How do you obtain tubal ligation?

A

Minor operation done in a hospital or clinic

67
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of tubal ligation?

A

Pros
- does not interfere with intercourse

Cons
- permanent an difficult to reverse

68
Q

What is a vasectomy (male sterilization)?

A

A surgical procedure to permanently block or close the vas defernes

69
Q

How do you obtain a vasectomy?

A

Minor operation done in a clinic or hospital or physicians clinic

70
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a vasectomy?

A

Pros
- does not interfere with intercourse

Cons
- does not protect against STI’s

71
Q

What is rhythm method?

A

Relying on a women’s knowledge and awareness of her body

72
Q

How do you obtain rhythm method?

A

Instructions and materials for this option are available

73
Q

What are the advantages and disadvantages of rhythm method?

A

Pros

  • inexpensive
  • natural

Cons
- does not protect against STI’s

Mr. Toth Phys Ed (3 decks)

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