Sexuality Flashcards
How you identify yourself sexually and with whom you choose to be intimate =
Sexuality
Is sex considered a basic physiologic need?
Yes
What is crucial in the development of sexuality and gender identity?
The first several years of your life
Commonly a child identifies with the parent/caregiver of the same sex and develops a complementary relationship with the parent/caregiver of the opposite sex.
True or false?
True
Pre-adolescence is often marked by-
Increased sexual interest
If you are in puberty, then you are a-
Adolescent
When is often a time when you explore your sexual identity and primary sexual orientation?
Adolescence
What are issues for all young adults whether they are in a sexual relationship, chose to abstain from sex, remain single by choice, or are not in a committed relationship?
Intimacy + Sexuality
Changes in physical appearance lead to concerns about sexual attractiveness in what part of your adulthood?
Middle Adulthood
Is sexuality in older adults an important aspect of health that is overlooked by healthcare providers?
Yuh
Does research indicate that many older adults are more sexually active than previously thought and engage in a steady increase of HIV + STI rates?
Yes
Factors that determine sexual activity in older adults include-
Health status, medications, etc.
How a person thinks about themself sexually =
Sexual identity
Sexual identity includes-
Gender identity, gender role, and sexual orientation
Person’s private view of maleness/femaleness/gender role is the feminine or masculine behavior exhibited =
Gender Identity
What requires you to be accepting of responses that fall within the LGBTQ+?
Gender Identity
Person’s sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted =
Sexual Orientation
What is erectile dysfunction generally related to?
Chronic Diseases (Diabetes, kidney disease, depression, alcoholism, prostate diseases, neurological disorders, vascular insufficiency, etc.)
What are some common meds that can cause sexual dysfunction?
Statins, anti-hypertensives, anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, and benzodiazepines
What are the three main things that people in the LGBTQ+ are at a high risk of?
STI’s, Depression, Victimization
Can both men and women suffer from sexual dysfunction?
Yup
A patient’s treatment plan involves statins, the patient has never taken these before. What should you discuss with the patient about?
Statins can cause sexual dysfunction
Menarche =
Onset of menstrual cycle
Is menarche occurring at an earlier age than before in America?
Yes
STI’s can be transmitted via what kind of contact?
Oral, anal, or vaginal
What do you do in the case that you suspect someone is abusing your PT?
Interview the PT privately
Controlling behavior (talking for the PT/ refusal to leave the PT alone) can be a sign of-
Abuse
When people assign different meanings to sexuality based on their culture, gender, education, socioeconomic status, and religion =
Sociocultural Dimensions
What are factors that impact the effectiveness of contraceptives?
The type, understanding, consistency, and following the requirements of the method
Non-prescription methods includes abstinence, timing the intercourse in regard to the woman’s ovulation cycle, and the use of-
The Barrier Method
Over the counter spermicidal products such as creams and foams. These are placed in the vagina before intercourse to block the sperm from interacting with the uterus =
Barrier Method
Condoms and a diaphragm are both-
Non-prescription contraceptives
The rhythm method, basal body temp method, cervical mucous method, and fertility awareness method are all non-prescription contraceptives that are based on-
The physiological changes in the menstrual cycle
Hormonal contraception, IUDs, the diaphragm, cervical cap, and sterilization all require-
A Healthcare Provider
Oral contraception pills, vaginal contraceptive rings, hormonal injections, sub-dermal implants, transdermal skin patches, and IUDs are all examples of-
Hormonal methods of contraception
Plastic device inserted by a healthcare provider into the uterus through the cervical opening =
IUD
Round rubber dome that has a flexible spring around the edge =
Diaphragm
Most effective contraception method other than abstinence =
Sterilization
Vasectomy =
Female/ Male Sterilization
Cutting, tying, or otherwise lighting both fallopian tubes =
Female Vasectomy (Tubal Ligation)
What is a male vasectomy?
It’s when you take the vas deferens (which carries sperm) and you cut/ tie it
Tubal Ligation =
Female Vasectomy
Are vasectomies considered to be permanent?
Yes
What percentage of all established pregnancies end in abortion?
19%
How many people are diagnosed with an STI yearly?
~20 Million
Bloodborne pathogen and is present in most bodily fluid =
HIV
The primary routes of transmission for HIV is-
Any form of intercourse, contaminated IV needles, blood transfusions/blood products
Most commonly transmitted STI =
HPV
Approximately what percentage of sexually active people get HPV at some point in their lives?
50% - 75%
How many HPV infections are reported annually?
14 Million
The primary infection stage for HIV lasts for about how long after the initial infection?
About a month
The primary infection stage of HIV gives the patient what kinds of symptoms?
Flu-like Symptoms
HIV antibodies show up in the blood how long after infection?
6 weeks - 3 months
If left untreated, patient’s with HIV will live how long?
About 10 years
The last stage of HIV =
AIDS
When the patient has symptoms from HIV and it becomes fatal =
AIDS
Are most HPV infections asymptomatic and self-limiting?
Yes
When dealing with HPV, do most people clear the virus from their bodies and become noninfectious to others?
Yes
Certain types of cervical cancer in women and anogenital cancers and genital worts in both men and women are caused by-
HPV
An HPV vaccine doesn’t currently exist.
True or false?
False
What vaccine is recommended in both males and females in early adolescence around 11 or 12 to protect from HPV in the future?
The Gaurdisil 9 Vaccine
How many doses of HPV vaccine is recommended for preteens?
2 doses
How many doses of HPV vaccine is recommended for older adolescents and young adults?
3 doses
Chlamydia affects about how many Americans yearly?
3 million
How is chlamydia spread?
Via contact with fluids from infected site
How can chlamydia affect a newborn after birth?
Can give the newborn pneumonia or cause conjunctivitis in the newborn’s eyes
Can chlamydia be transmitted during the birthing process?
Yup
If left untreated, what can cause PID, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility?
Chlamydia
Most people do not realize that they have chlamydia because it causes so few symptoms.
True or false?
True
You’re considered infertile if you are unable to conceive after how long of unprotected intercourse?
1 Year
Infertility, sexual abuse, personal/emotional conflicts, and sexual dysfunction are all considered-
Alterations in sexual health
A depressed patient’s treatment plan involves anti-depressants, the patient has never taken these before. What should you discuss with the patient about?
Anti-depressants can cause sexual dysfunction
