Module 5 - Adolescent Flashcards
What age bracket is considered ‘adolescent’?
12 - 18 years
What is stage 5 of Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development?
Identity vs Role confusion.
Teens begin to develop a sense of self and personal identity.
What physical changes occur to males in adolescence?
- rowth of facial hair
- voice changes
- underarm hair
- pubic hair growth
- ejaculation
- increase in teststerone leads to acne
What physical changes occur to females in adolescence?
- underarm hair growth
- breast growth
- hips widen
- pubic hair
- menstration
- increase in oestrogen
At what age does the brain finish the period of adolescence?
Around 25 years.
What region of the brain is last to develop?
The prefrontal cortex.
What is the function of the prefrontal cortex?
- Weighs outcomes (consequences)
- Forms judgments
- Controls impulses and emotions.
- This section of the brain also helps people understand one another.
What is chlamydia?
Chlamydia is a sexually transmissible infection. It is caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis.
How is chlamydia transmitted?
- Unprotected sex - vaginal, anal or oral.
- Mother to baby by pregnancy, labour and nursing.
How is chlamydia treated?
Antibiotics.
How is chlamydia tested?
- Urine sample
- vaginal swab
What is Gonorrhoea?
Gonorrhoea is an STI caused by a bacteria called Neisseria Gonorrhoeae.
What are some signs and symptoms of Gonorrhoea?
- Painful urination,
- Abnormal discharge from the vagina or penis.
- Testicular pain and lower abdominal pain in women.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
How is Gonorrhoea treated?
Antibitoics
What is Syphilis?
Syphilis is an STI caused by the bacteria Treponema Pallidum.
What are some signs and symptoms of syphilis?
- Painless sores on the genitals, rectum, mouth.
- Rashes on the hands and feet.
- Sore throat.
- Inflammed lymph nodes.
Syphilis (later stages) can lead to?
- brain damage
- stroke
- infection of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.
How is Syphilis transmitted?
- Direct contact with sores.
- Unprotected sex.
- Mother to baby during pregnancy.
What is the age of sexual consent in NSW, QLD, ACT, NT and WA and VIC?
16
What is Herpes?
A common STI casued by the Herpes Simplex Virus. Two types.
What are some signs and symptoms of herpes?
- Painful blister/sores,
- Itching and tingling around the genitals or anus
What are genital warts?
Genital Warts are warts on the skin of the genitals (vagina, penis) and perianal area (the skin around the anus) caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Painless. A very common STI.
How do you prevent genital warts?
- condoms
- vaccination
Name 5 methods of contraception.
- Condoms (male & female)
- the pill
- mini pill
- IUD
- Depo
- diaphragm
- sterilisation
- vasectomy
- morning after pill
- abstinence
How ofter should a person test for STIs?
After every new sexual partner or every 6-12 months.
Are HIV and AIDS the same thing?
NO.
What is HIV?
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, which is where our body fights infection.
How is HIV transmitted?
Contact with:
- blood
- semen
- vaginal fluid
- anal fluid
- breastmilk
What is PREP?
PrEP is an acronym that stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It involves HIV negative people taking antiretroviral drugs to protect them and prevent HIV infection.
Name four medical transition pathways for a trans teen.
- Gillick Competent or full parent support
- Blockers
- Stage 2 Hormones
- Surgery
