HLST 200 - Final Exam Review Flashcards
-Unit 7 Communicable Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections -Unit 8 Heart Health and Disease -Unit 9 Cancer and Non-Infectious Conditions -Unit 10 Tobacco and Caffeine -Unit 11 Alcohol -Unit 12 Aging
What are some controllable risk factors for infectious diseases?
hygiene, vaccinations and food preparation methods
Two major factors that affect how quickly your system will absorb alcohol
The amount of food in your stomach, and the speed at which you drink.
Vivian urinates frequently while she consumes alcohol. Why?
Alcohol is a diuretic, which means it causes you to produce more urine. The more you drink alcohol, the more the effect. It also stimulates your bladder, so you’ll feel the urge to urinate sooner than normal.
- Alcohol suppresses the release of arginine vasopressin, an anti-diuretic hormone known as ADH, which allows your kidneys to return water to the blood stream.
- Drinking a lot of alcoholic beverages can also increase your overall fluid intake to levels above normal thus causing more urination.
What types of gastrointestinal cancers are associated with long-term alcohol use?
- Mouth
- Throat (pharyngeal)
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Liver & Pancreas
- Colon & Rectum
Examples of “sauced” tobacco
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Elaine’s three roommates have all contracted the flu. What main factor will determine whether Elaine gets sick too?
Whether she carries immunity to that particular strain.
Anna has a sty in her left eye. What bacteria is the most probable cause of this infection?
Staphylococcus aureus
Lillian does not give her four-year-old daughter aspirin for flu symptoms because aspirin may cause ________________?
Reye’s Syndrome
Children who have had a recent viral infection, such as chickenpox or the flu, are at increased risk of develping Reye’s Syndrome when given Aspirin.
Garrett’s eyes and skin have a yellowish tint and he has dark yellow urine along with fever, headache, and nausea. What is the most probable cause of his condition?
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The herpes zoster varicella virus, if reactivated, can develop into a disease known as?
Shingles
Secondary damage from chlamydia in females includes?
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) due to the spread of the infection to uterus or fallopian tubes. This can cause damage to the fallopian tubes and uterus which causes chronic pain, risk of ectopic pregnacy, and infertility.
What is the treatment for syphilis?
An antibiotic called Penicillin. If someone is allergic to penicillin then a different antibiotic would be prescribed.
The greatest threat from venereal warts is the tendency for precancerous changes in cells. This process is called?
Dysplasia
Which of these is NOT a high-risk body fluid for HIV transmission?
- Blood
- Semen
- Saliva
Saliva
List some preventive measures for osteoporosis
- Get adequate calcium (aim for 1200mg/day)
- Regular excercise including aeorbics and weights
- Moderate alcohol comsumption (to not impair calcium absorption)
- Don’t smoke! (can cause earlier menopause and so longer period of estrogen loss)
- Get some sunshine! This is essential for natural vitimin D production. Vitimin D promotes good bone health by boosting calcium absorbtion. Just beware of sunburns due to increased cancer risk and premature aging of the skin.
Geraldine passes a bit of urine each time she coughs or sneezes. This is called urinary
incontinence
Elizabeth suffers from increased pressure within her eyeball. This problem is called
glaucoma
Tony has just been diagnosed in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. When he asks his doctor what caused his disease, the doctor tells him that
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David’s grandfather is 75. What subcategory of old age does he fall within?
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Why do studies not record a higher prevalence of heavy drinking in the elderly?
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If you are a smoker, which of the following factors is most likely to affect your lung cancer risk?
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What is nicotine?
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In addition to having a high risk of lung cancer, smokers are __________ times more likely to get lip, tongue, and esophagus cancers than are non-smokers.
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Risks of smokeless tobacco?
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Les is instructed to use a rapid smoking technique to help him quit smoking. Rapid smoking is an example of ____________ therapy.
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Les is instructed to use a rapid smoking technique to help him quit smoking. Rapid smoking is an example of ____________ therapy.
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What type of caffeine intake is recommended for pregnant women?
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What is the most common modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease in Canada?
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Dylan was told by his physician that the valve between his left atrium and left ventricle is malfunctioning. What is the name of this heart valve?
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Which blood vessels permit the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste products with body cells?
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What is congestive heart failure?
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