Module 5: Adulthood Flashcards
leading risk factors in 2015:
1 tobacco use 2 overweight/ obese 3 all dietary risks 4 high bp 5 high blood plasma glucose
leading causes of death
1 coronary heart disease 2 dementia & Alzheimer's disease 3 cerentovascular disease 4 lung cancer 5 COPD
Emotional symptoms post cardiac event include:
sadness, fear, dread, guild, grief, shame or regret.
changes to behaviour post cardiac event include:
withdrawing from others, losing motivation, reduced interest in usual activities, sudden tearfulness, not wanting to be alone, repeatedly checking vital signs
What are the 4 commonly recognised eating disorders?
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
binge-eating disorder
other specified feeding or eating disorder
what are the affects of bad cholesterol (low density lipoprotein)?
- it can help plaques and contribute to atherosclerosis
- higher levels increase the risk of CVD
What are the affects of good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein)?
- helps remove excess cholesterol from plaques
- low levels increase risk of diabetes and CVD
What are the top 4 drugs that clients seek treatment for?
alcohol, amphetamines, cannabis, and heroin
When does a persons BAC reach its peak after one standard drink?
30-45 minutes after consumption
Relatively how long does it take the body to clear one standard drink?
1 hour
Are males or females statistically more likely to take illicit drugs?
Males
What are some examples of emotional symptoms of clinical depression?
feeling sad/ down/ empty, loss of interest in normal activities, suicidal thoughts, becoming withdrawn
What are some examples of physical symptoms of clinical depression?
low energy, insomnia, loss of appetite, diminished sex drive
What percentage of suicides in Australia are committed by men?
75%
What is the leading cause of death for Australians ages 15-44?
Suicide
