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Soph Wellness Final Spring 2024 Flashcards

1
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a disease characterized by the accumulation of plaque on artery walls

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atherosclerosis

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2
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hardened arteries with reduced elasticity

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arteriosclerosis

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an acute injury in which a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart

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heart attack

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a cancer-causing substance

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carcinogen

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5
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an acute injury in which blood flow to the brain is interrupted

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stroke

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a process in which doctors remove a small piece of tissue for examination

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biopsy

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an umbrella term of diseases that causes inflammation or swelling of one or more joints

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arthritis

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a term that means non-cancerous

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benign

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a term that means cancerous

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malignant

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the body fails to produce insulin, glucose builds up, and cells don’t get the energy they need

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type one diabetes

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11
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the body can’t make enough insulin or use it properly

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type two diabetes

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a condition in which a person’s airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe

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asthma

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13
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the spread of cancer from the point where it originated to other parts of the body

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metastasis

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14
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surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy are all examples of…

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cancer treatments

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15
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the pressure in your arteries when your heart is beating and sending blood into your arteries; the top number

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systolic blood pressure

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16
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the pressure in your arteries when your heart is at rest between heartbeats; the bottom number

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diastolic blood pressure

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a measurement of energy that the body uses to perform functions such as breathing, blood circulation, and physical activity

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calorie

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18
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the FITT formula stands for…

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frequency, intensity, time, and type

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19
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high-density lipoprotein; “the good cholesterol”

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HDL

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20
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low-density lipoprotein; “the bad cholesterol”

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LDL

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21
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an eating disorder in which periods of strict dieting are followed by binge eating and purging

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bulimia

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22
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an eating disorder characterized by severe weight loss from starvation

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anorexia

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23
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an eating disorder in which huge quantities of food are consumed at one time

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binge eating disorder

24
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any waking behavior such as sitting or leaning can be described as…

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sedentary

25
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an estimate of body fat and a good gauge of your risk for diseases that can occur with more body fat

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body mass index (BMI)

26
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a product that contains a vitamin, mineral, amino acid, herb, or another botanical, and is intended to complement the diet

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supplements

27
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a disease that is not transmitted by another person, a vector, or the environment

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noncommunicable disease

28
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a repeated pattern of losing and regaining body weight

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weight cycling

29
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an abnormal mass of tissue that has no natural role in the body

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tumor

30
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an irregular heartbeat

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arrhythmia

31
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weight-loss plans that tend to be popular for only a short time

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fad diets

32
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a physiological or psychological dependence on a substance

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addiction

33
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medicines sold directly to a consumer without a requirement for a prescription

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over the counter drugs (OTCs)

34
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the interaction of two or more medicines that results in a greater effect that when the medicines are taken alone

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synergistic effect

35
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a synthetic blend of the male sex hormone, testosterone, meant to promote growth of skeletal muscles and develop male sex characteristics

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anabolic steroids

36
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physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing intake of a drug

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withdrawal

37
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reduced reaction to a drug following its repeated use

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tolerance

38
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medicines delivered through a fine mist or powder

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inhalants

39
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any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes

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substance abuse

40
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using a drug/medicine in ways other than the intended use

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drug misuse

41
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a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug

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drug overdose

42
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a neurotransmitter that plays a role in pleasure, motivation, and learning, which substance usage can mimic

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dopamine

43
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What are the stages of drug addiction (in order)?

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initiation, experimentation, regular user, problematic/risky, dependence, and “using to feel normal”

44
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drugs used to treat or prevent diseases or other conditions

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medicines

45
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occurs when medicines work together in a positive way

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additive interactions

46
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occurs when one medicine’s effect is cancelled or reduced when taken with another

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antagonistic interactions

47
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CPR stands for…

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

48
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AED stands for…

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automated external defibrillator

49
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EMS stands for…

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emergency medical services

50
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How do you give CPR (in order)?

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see if the person is responsive, clear the area, call for help, lay them on their back, compressions and breaths until EMS arrives

51
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What happens if breaths don’t go in (the chest doesn’t rise) during CPR?

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continue compressions as normal

52
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What is the ratio of compressions to breaths during CPR?

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30 compressions, 2 breaths

53
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What are some warning signs of a heart attack?

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chest pain, cold sweat, fatigue, heartburn, indigestion, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath

54
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What do you do if a person is choking?

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see if the person is responsive (not coughing or breathing), encourage coughing, back slaps, abdominal thrusts upward until EMS arrives

55
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How do you open the airway?

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tilt the chin up slightly at the chin bone

56
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When should you call EMS on an unconscious adult?

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when they are unresponsive, breathing irregularly or barely, or not breathing at all

57
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an object that can be used to protect against transmission of diseases during CPR

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mouth barrier

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