Final Flashcards
(240 cards)
T/F: Since the introduction of screening in the USA, incidence of CRC has decreased while incidence of breast and prostate CA have increased
true
Begin discussion on bicycle helmets at what visit?
*Begin discussion on bicycle helmets at the 2 year visit
Sooner if a passenger of a parent on a bicycle
Children exposed to tobacco smoke are at increased risk for what 3 things?
asthma
SIDS
URIs
-graphical representation of the family history
pedigree
what type of prevention:
provided to individuals who clearly have a disease, and the goal is to prevent them from developing further complications.
Tertiary Prevention
11 geriatric syndrome
- Cognitive impairment
- Delirium
- Incontinence
- Malnutrition
- Falls
- Gait disorders
- Pressure ulcers
- Sleep disorders
- Sensory deficits
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
refers to a single gene (few genes)
genetics
4 multi modal approaches to treating CRPS
- psychological
- pharmacological
- physiotherapy
- interventional procedures
peak performance occurs at waht age?
-loss of reproductive ability what age?
pp: 20-30
loss of reproductive: 45-55
__% of teens have sent a sexting message
-emotional and legal impacts
20%
Considered a criminal offense –> leads to suspension, permanent record, police involvement
begin asking at the __ year WCC about conflict and bullying
*__% of children are either bullied or a bully
11 yr
30%
Older individuals are at greater risk for adverse drug events due to:
metabolic changes and decreased drug clearance associated with aging
Adults surviving into late life suffer from high rates of chronic illness; ___% have at least one and ___% have at least two chronic conditions
80% have 1 chronic illness
50% have at least 2 chronic illnesses
what happens to esophageal skeletal muscle w/ age?
atrophies at upper third of esophagus–> swallowing problesm–> risk for aspiration
recommendations for prostate CA screening
- reasonable in healthy men 55-69 y/o
- men over 75 should NOT be screened
- PSA or FOBT
sx: Headaches (severe, recurrent) often worse in AM or supine Papilledema, peripheral vision loss possible
Psuedotumor Cerebri
5 Indications for genetic counseling and/or testing (clues to genetic disorders)
- ‘Known’ Genetic Disorder
- Positive Family History
- Premature presentation
- Unusual presentation
- Unexpected natural progression
sx:
pelvic obliquity
weak core strength
myofascial tenderness, muscle spasm
sacroillitis (sciatica)
4 pillars of health for geriatric population
- diet
- exercise
- sleep
- attitude
sx: acanthosis nigrican
-impaired glucose metabolism
how should firearms be stored?
- The gun should be locked away
- Ammunition should be locked away separate from the gun
- Anesthetic medication and a steroid are injected into the epidural space around a disk under fluoroscopic guidance
- Controversial due to little evidence of long term pain relief
- Effective for patients who are not surgical candidates
transforaminal epidural steroid injection
*used for back pain tx
GI comorbidities associated w/ childhood obesity
- non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- gallstones
- constipation/encopresis
Geriatric patients should be screened for colon cancer until age __
75