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