Young Adult Flashcards
Erikson stage for young adult
Intimacy vs Isolation
Gain independence, form intimate relationships. If not achieved will feel more isolated and not function as well in society.
3 Leading causes of death ages 20-34 per CDC
- Accidents
- Suicide
- Assault (homicide)
3 Leading causes of death ages 35-44 per CDC
- Accidents
- Malignant Neoplasms
- Heart Disease
2 screenings you should definitely do with young adults
- Alcohol Misuse (CAGE)
- ask specifics - Tobacco Use
- ask all pts.
Who should you test for gonorrhea and chlamydia?
All young women 24 and younger who are sexually active
Also, test if > 24 and at high risk
Who do you screen for Heb B and C
only high-risk individuals (not a routine screening)
Who do you test for HIV?
Get a baseline on all patients then screen at intervals based on their amt of high-risk behaviors
How often do those at high risk for HIV need to be screened?
yearly
Is it recommended to screen for syphilis on a yearly basis?
No. identify those at high risk and just screen those patients
What kind of behavior counseling do practitioners need to give to young adults?
proper diet and exercise for heart-healthy behaviors
Are there intervals to screen/ draw lipids?
Not at this time. (screen as needed and educate) identify those at high risk for cardiovascular disease
How often should you check blood pressure? BMI?
every visit
what should you do with your BP once you turn 40?
Check BP every day
What is recommended for women of childbearing age?
why?
take some sort of vitamin that has folic acid, at least 400 micrograms.
to prevent spinal cord defects
what to use to check for depression in young adults?
PHQ-2 to identify if there is a problem then they can use PHQ-9 or Beck’s Depression Inventory for more detail
What is needed to ask about intimate partner violence?
Do you feel safe at home?
Know local resources and referrals
Causes of anal cancer in males (avg age is 50)
HPV,
Immunodeficiency,
Smoking
what is natal sex?
sex assigned at birth
gender assigned according to genitals
birth-assigned sex