Final Review Flashcards

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What are the domains of health on the wellness wheel?

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  1. Social
  2. Spiritual
  3. Emotional
  4. Occupational
  5. Intellectual
  6. Physical
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Stages to improving any aspect of your health

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  1. Awareness
  2. Knowledge
  3. Decision-making
  4. Applying skills
  5. Evaluate
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What is eustress?

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Eustress: positive stress; when the stress promotes growth and accomplishment

•Examples: Going to a new school, dating

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What is distress?

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Distress: negative stress; causes debilitative tension and strain
•Acute vs. chronic distress
•Examples: illness/death, academic difficulties

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What are the stages of stress?

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Alarm Stage, Resistance Stage, Exhaustion Stage

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What are effects of stress?

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  • Increased risk of CVD
  • Weight gain
  • Increased cortisol  increased hunger
  • Diabetes
  • Hair loss
  • Irritation of digestive tract
  • Decreased libido
  • Impaired ST memory
  • Mental disability
  • Emotional dysfunction
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T/F Dysthymic Disorder is a mood disorder

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True

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T/F Dissociative Identity Disorder is a mood disorder

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False

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T/F Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder

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True

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T/F Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder

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True

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What is General Adaptation Syndrome?

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internal fight to return to homeostasis when faced with a stressor

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What happens during the Alarm Stage?

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  • Homeostasis (equilibrium) disrupted
  • Adrenaline (chemical substance) is released causing burst of energy
  • Senses are heightened
  • Fight or flight: “fight”/deal with the stressor or “take flight” and escape the stressor/ignore stressor
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What happens during the Resistance Stage?

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  • Stressor is still present
  • Body attempts to return to homeostasis by resisting the alarm stage
  • Body continues to function at elevated rates; organs and tissues are working overtime
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What happens during the Exhaustion Stage?

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  • Only entered if stressor continues for an extended period of time
  • Body is worn down and no longer has enough energy to fight off the stressor
  • Immune system is compromised
  • Judgment is impaired
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Why is sleep important?

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Conserves body energy
Decreased body temp
Decreased rate of calories burnt

Restores body physically and mentally

Maintains immune system
Decreased risk of CVD
Less than 7 hrs/night = increased BP and risk of stroke

Healthy metabolism and weight

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What gland controls the circadian rhythm and releases melatonin?

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pineal gland in brain

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Teens should get ___ hours of sleep every night.

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9

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Non-rem sleep is _______ (non restorative; restorative)

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restorative

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Describe body in nonREM sleep

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  • Eyes are relaxed
  • BP, heart rate and rate of respiration decrease
  • Repair worn tissue
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REM sleep is ______ (restorative; energizing)

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Energizing

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What happens during REM sleep?

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  • Virtually all dreaming occurs
  • Brain wave activity increases
  • Processes information exposed to during the day
  • Paralysis of skeletal muscles
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How long is a sleep cycle?

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90 minutes

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NonREM sleep is ___ % of total sleep

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75

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REM sleep is ____% of total sleep

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You should eliminate electronics __ hours before bed a. 1+ b. 2+ c. 3+ d. 4+
1+
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You should allow ___ hours between evening meal and bed a. 1+ b. 2+ c. 3+ d. 4+
3+
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Name and describe three sleep disorders
Sleep apnea – periods when breathing stops for 10+ seconds at a time Narcolepsy – suddenly falling asleep without warning Few seconds to several minutes Insomnia – inability to fall asleep or stay asleep Stress related or side effects of medications
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What is a self-concept?
mental mirror; how you define yourself | Ex: athlete, straight A student
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What is self esteem?
how you feel about yourself; negative or positive evaluations of your own self-worth
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Name 5 aspects of effective communication
- Don’t hint, spell it out - Talk in person, not text - Watch body language - Paraphrase to check for understanding - Use “I” messages
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What is SOLER?
``` acronym for active listening S: sitting/standing square O: open posture; arms and legs uncrossed L: lean in; listen attentively E: eye contact R: relaxed ```
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Name examples of nonverbal communication
Eye contact Facial expressions Gestures/mannerisms Interpersonal space Touch Tone of voice: pitch, volume, speed
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Name and describe the 3 forms of communication
Passive: holding back your true feelings and going along with the beliefs of others Assertive: expressing true feelings in a way that doesn’t threaten or make other individuals anxious Aggressive: expressing self in a way that is disrespectful and threatening
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Name the 8 characteristics of a healthy relationship
Respect Individuality Safety Equality Support Communication Acceptance Trust
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Describe the continuum of respect- provide examples for each
Consent :) = mutual agreement Pressure :) or :( = pleading, persuading, enticing Coercion :( = threats Abuse :( = harm or attacks
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Describe sexual harassment and abuse
Any unwelcome or unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favor and other verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature. The abuse of power for sexual gratification or creation of hostile work environment, interfering with a person’s performance.
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Whats the difference between flirting and sexual harassment?
flirting: Is wanted or welcomed, Is two-sided, Feels good, Is a compliment harassment: Is unwanted or unwelcomed, Is one-sided, Does not feel good, Is threatening or insulting
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Define Gender
typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones
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Define Sex
either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans and many other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive function
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Define transgender
A person whose gender identity, outward appearance, expression and/or anatomy does not fit into conventional expectations of male or female
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Define gender identity
A person’s internal sense of being male or female, which may not be the same as one’s biological sex
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What is heterosexism?
The assumption that everyone is heterosexual and that this sexual orientation is superior (often expressed in more subtle forms than homophobia)
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What are the 3 causes of mental disorders?
Biochemical, genetic, and environmental
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Define mental illness
disorders that disrupt thinking, feeling, moods and behaviors and cause varying degrees of impaired functioning in daily living
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What is an organic (physical) disorder?
when a mental disorder is a result of a physical cause
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What are functional disorders?
mental disorders that cannot be traced back to a physical cause; the exact cause of most is not understood Malfunction of the mind with no damage to the brain
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Name three factors that affect functional disorders
1. inborn causes- may be inherited or passed on before birth 2. early experiences- result of unpleasant experiences early on in life 3. current causes- recent experiences
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What are the three childhood disorders? Describe them
1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)- Impairs an individuals ability to focus, pay attention and controlling behavior 2. Autism Spectrum Disorder- Causes deficits in social interactions and repetitive behaviors or interests 3. Tourette's Syndrome- Characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations (tics)
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Name the four mood disorders
Major depression, dysthymic disorder, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder
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What is the median age for onset of a mood disorder?
30
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Describe Clinical Depression and its signs
characterized by a combination of symptoms that interferes with work, study, sleep, appetite, relationships and enjoyment of life. Signs Sadness and despair Loss of motivation or interest Preoccupation with failures and inadequacies Difficulty concentrating Low energy Recurrent thoughts that life isn’t worth living
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What is dysthymic disorder?
Less severe syndrome of chronic, mild depression Appear to function but lack energy, are short tempered, overly pessimistic and ornery May cycle into major depression
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Describe bi-polar disorder
characterized by alternating mania and depression In between these extreme moods, they may behave normally Manic episode: Overactive Talkative Filled with energy Depressed phase: Some or all symptom of major depression
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Describe Seasonal Affective Disorder
type of depression that occurs in the winter months, when sunlight levels are low ``` Symptoms Irritability Apathy Carbohydrate craving and weight gain Increased sleep time General sadness ```
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Name the 5 Anxiety Disorders
1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2. Panic Disorders 3. Phobic Disorders 4. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 5. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
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It takes __ months to diagnose generalized anxiety disorder
6
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (is; not) treatable
IS
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How long do panic attacks last? When do they peak?
30 mins, peak at 10 mins
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Social anxiety disorder makes up ___ % of all phobic disorders
7
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Describe Generalized Anxiety Disorder
``` Restless or feeling on edge Easily fatigued Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank Irritability Muscle tension Sleep disturbances ```
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Describe Panic Disorders
Acute anxiety that results in intense physical reaction
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Describe Phobic Disorders
Persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, activity or situation, often out of proportion to the circumstances
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Describe PTSD
``` A collection of symptoms that may occur as a delayed response to a serious trauma; Dissociation or perceived detachment of the mind from the emotional state Flashbacks or nightmares Hyper arousal Mood swings Insomnia ```
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OCD manifests itself more than __ hour(s)/ day
1
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Describe OCD
Obsession: when an idea or thought takes over one’s mind and cannot be forgotten Compulsion: unreasonable need to behave in a certain way 1+ hours per day Understand the behaviors are irrational, but powerless to stop them Adolescence or late adulthood
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Describe Schizophrenia
characterized by alterations of senses (including auditory and visual hallucinations), the inability to sort out incoming stimuli and make appropriate responses; an altered sense of self May develop irrational fears that something controls their thoughts or wants to harm them
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Eating Disorders are ___ times more common in women than in men a. two b. three c. four d. five
two
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Name the three eating disorders
Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder
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Describe Anorexia
a serious eating disorder in which a person refuses to consume enough food to maintain a minimum normal body weight ``` Symptoms Extremely restricted eating Relentless pursuit of thinness Intense fear of gaining weight Distorted body image ```
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Describe Bulimia
``` when an individual binges and purges (getting rid of the food they have consumed) Purging is usually done through self induced vomiting or use of laxatives Symptoms Chronically inflamed or sore throat Acid reflux Intestinal distress (laxative abuse) Electrolyte imbalance Dehydration ```
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Describe Binge Eating Disorder
an individual loses control over his/her eating, not followed by any form of fasting; experience guilt/shame leading to more binge-eating Symptoms Eating even when you’re full or not hungry Eating until uncomfortably full Eating alone or in secret Feeling ashamed or guilty about eating habits
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Dissociative Identity Disorder has ___ or more distinct personalities a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
2
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Describe DID
Characterized by presence of 2+ distinct or split identities that continually have power of the person’s behavior Distinct memory variations which fluctuate with the person’s various identities Each identity has own posture, gestures, way of talking
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What are the 2 personality disorders?
Borderline Personality Disorder and Narcissism
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Describe Borderline Personality Disorder
difficulty regulating emotions, impulsive and reckless behavior and unstable relationships
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Describe Narcissism
inflated sense of self or one’s importance | Fragile self-esteem
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What are Somatoform Disorders?
Mental illnesses that cause bodily symptoms, including pain that can’t be traced back to any physical cause
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Name the 2 Somatoform Disorders
Hypochondriasis and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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Describe hypochondriasis
preoccupation with concern they have a serious disease; minor complaints are signs of serious medical problem Sometimes the underlying cause is anxiety or depression
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder has qualities of _____ and _______
OCD and eating disorders
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What are some common areas of concern of ppl with Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
Common areas of concern: skin, hair, facial features, weight
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Describe Body Dysmorphic Disorder
preoccupied with an imagined physical defect or a minor defect that others often cannot see resulting in them perceiving themselves as “ugly”
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Describe psychologists, psychiatrists, and neurologists
Psychologists: mental-health professional who specializes in recognizing and treating abnormal behavior Psychiatrists: a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental disorders; able to prescribe medications and admit to local hospitals Neurologist: physician who specializes in detecting and treating organic disorders of the brain and nervous system
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Kinds of Mental Health Treatment
Psychotherapy: involves conversations to help individuals understand and overcome mental disorder Behavioral therapy: change abnormal behavior by substituting a new more appropriate behavior in its place Group therapy: meet with others who suffer from similar disorders; work to develop coping skills Family therapy: focuses on family problems and how they affect the family as a whole Play therapy: helps young patients act out problems and situations and solutions using dolls and other toys Drug Therapy: many mental disorders can be treated effectively through medication; doesn’t cure the mental disorder but relieves symptoms and helps patients function normally Hospitalization: provides constant attention for those in danger of harming themselves or others; may receive psychotherapy, drug therapy, or both
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Suicide is the __ leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds a. 1st b. 2nd c. 3rd d. 4th
3rd
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LGBTQ youth are ___ times more likely to commit suicide a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
4
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____ % of ppl who commit suicide have a diagnosable mental disorder a. 50-60 b. 75-85 c. 30-45 d. 90
90
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What are the two most common mental disorders ppl have who commit suicide?
Depression & substance abuse disorder
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_____% of ppl who commit suicide give an indication of their intentions a. 10-20 b. 30-45 c. 75-80 d. 85-90
75-80 %
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What are some warning signs of suicide?
``` Recent loss and inability to let go of grief Change in personality/behavior Sexual dysfunction Expressions of self-hatred Preoccupation with themes of death Drastic changes in personal appearance ```
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After remaining calm, what is the first thing you should do in an emergency?
survey the scene, then check for consciousness
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What should you do if the victim is conscious? unconscious?
conscious- ask permission to help | unconscious- call 911
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What are the ABCs of first aid?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Severe Bleeding
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What is the good samaritan law?
Protection for people who willingly provide emergency care WITHOUT accepting anything in return People who provide “reasonable” care and act in good faith
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What illegal drug is most commonly abused in Delaware?
Heroine
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Which of the following has properties of depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens?
Marijuana
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Genetic factors account for what percent of an individuals vulnerability to addiction?
40-60 %
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Which of the following has the quickest rate of absorption of drugs into the body?
Injection
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Adderall and Ritalin are commonly abused ____.
Prescription (Rx) Stimulants
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All of the following are commonly abused OTC drugs except a. inhalers b. diet pills c. cough medicines d. sleep aids
inhalers
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What is antagonism?
when one drug alters the absorption and action of the other
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How many drinks for women qualify as binge drinking?
4 + drinks
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How many drinks for men qualify as binge drinking?
5 + drinks
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What is drug dependence?
a person needs a drug in order to function
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What is drug addiction?
chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.
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Who are at a greater risk of drug addiction than the general population?
Adolescents and people with mental disorders
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What are the emotional and physical effects of withdrawl?
Emotional: anxiety, irritability, depression, insomnia Physical: sweating, palpitations, muscle tension, difficulty breathing
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Describe drugs and the brain
Disrupt how nerve cells send, receive and process information Imitating natural chemical messengers Activate nerve cells to send abnormal messages Overstimulating the “reward circuit” in the brain Dopamine
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What are the routes of drug administration?
oral ingestion (most common), inhalation, injection, transdermal
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What are licit drugs?
Prescription: obtained through a prescription from licensed health practitioner to help treat illnesses or symptoms Over-the-counter: obtained from retailers to help treat minor disorders, aches and pains
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What are illicit drugs?
Illicit: illegal, psychoactive substances
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Describe Synergism
effects of individual drugs are multiplied beyond what would be expected if taken alone
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Describe Intolerance
when drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable reactions
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Describe Co-tolerance
person develops physiological tolerance to one drug and shows similar tolerance to certain other drugs
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What are commonly abused over the counter drugs?
Cough medicines (DXM,) Diet pills, laxatives/diuretics, pain relievers
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What are commonly abused prescription drugs?
Opiods (Codeine, morphine, oxycontin to treat pain,) depressants (Xanax for anxiety and sleep disorders,) stimulants (Adderall and Ritalin to treat ADHD and narcolepsy)
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Where is heroine synthesized from?
morphine
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What type of drug is heroin?
narcotic
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What does heroin do in the brain?
binds to opiod receptors
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How can you over dose from heroin?
suppression of breathing-- hypoxia
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What percent of americans age 12 + used heroin at least once? a. 1.6 b. 1 c. 1.5 d. 1.4
1.6 %
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What are commonly abused depressants?
GHB, Alcohol
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What is GHB's other name?
date rape drug
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What two processes is alcohol made by?
Fermentation: yeast organisms break down plant sugars yielding ethanol and carbon dioxide Distillation: condensing of alcohol vapors and mixing with water
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How many calories per gram are in alcohol? a. 5 cal/ gram b. 4 cal/gram c. 6 cal/gram d. 7 cal/gram
7 cal/gram
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Name the 4 standard drinks and their percentage of alcohol
12 ounces beer (5%) 8 ounces malt liquor (7%) 5 ounces wine (12%) 1.5 ounces spirits, liquor, gin, rum, whiskey (40%)
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What is proof?
measure of percentage of alcohol in the beverage; strength of the drink Twice the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV) Ex: 100 proof = 50% ABV
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What is BAC?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
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What is the legal BAC limit?
.08
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What does BAC measure?
Measure of mg of ethanol per 100 mL of blood
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How many hours does it take to metabolize a standard drink?
1-2 hours
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Number of drinks relative to BAC
1 drink BAC = .02-.03 2 drinks BAC = .04-.06 3 drinks BAC = .06-.09 4 drinks BAC = .08-.12
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Women and alcohol
Typically smaller in size Higher percent of body fat Half alcohol dehydrogenase (enzyme) Increased estrogen
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___ % of alcohol is absorbed directly across walls of empty stomach
20
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____ % of alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine
80
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Where in the body is alcohol oxidized?
liver
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What's alcohol's effect on blood sugar?
Decreases effectiveness of insulin, resulting in high blood sugar
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The liver is ____ % responsible for metabolizing alcohol a. 70 b. 80 c. 90 d. 100
90
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What are symptoms of alcohol hepatitis?
fat deposits, inflammation and mild scarring
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What are symptoms of cirrhosis of the liver?
severe scarring and disruption of normal structure of the liver
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is the ___ most common birth defect a. 1st b. 2nd c. 3rd d. 4th
3rd
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is the ___ leading cause of mental retardation in the US a. 1st b. 2nd c. 3rd d. 4th
2nd
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What is a healthy resting heart rate?
60-80 beats per minute
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How do you calculate a maximum heart rate for females?
226- age
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How do you calculate a maximum heart rate for males?
220- age
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What is a target heart rate zone?
goal for exercise; 60-90% of maximum heart rate
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What is isotonic?
contraction and relaxation of a muscle through full ROM | Ex: bicep curl, push up
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What is isometric?
muscular contraction occurs but minimal movement takes place | Ex: plank, extended arm hang
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What is isokinetic?
moving a muscle through ROM against a resistance or weight that changes. Ex: resistance bands
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What are the different training zones?
Warm Up, Fitness/Fat Burn, Aerobic Zone, Anaerobic Zone, Red Line
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Describe Warm Up w/heart rates
50-60% MHR Decrease body fat, BP, cholesterol Low risk of injury High % calories burnt are from fat
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Describe Fitness/Fat Burn w/heart rate
60-70% MHR Within THRZ = optimal health benefits Improves body composition
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Describe Aerobic zone w/heart rate
70-80% MHR Improves cardiovascular & respiratory function; increase strength of heart Builds endurance
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Describe Anaerobic zone w/heart rate
80-90% MHR Improved VO2 max (oxygen consumption during exercise) Higher lactate tolerance (delays fatigue) Builds strength
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Describe red line zone w/calories
90-100% MHR Outside THRZ Highest total calories burnt Only able to sustain for short durations
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What are the 5 components of fitness?
1. body composition 2. cardiovascular endurance 3. strength 4. muscular endurance 5. flexibility
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What are the testes?
primary sex organ; two glands that produce sperm and testosterone
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What is the scrotum?
saclike pouch responsible for holding the testes and regulating temperature of the testes
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What is the epididymis?
comma-shaped structure along upper rear surface of the testes where sperm mature
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What are the vas deferens?
two long, thin tubes that act as a passageway for sperm and a place for sperm storage;mature sperm stay here until they are released into the ejaculatory duct
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What are the seminal vesicles?
two small glands at the ends of each vas deferens that secrete a sugary nutrient which is an energy source for sperm; the amount of fluid in the seminal vesicles at the time of ejaculation is relative to intensity of the sexual experience; the more seminal fluid, the greater the intensity of the male orgasm
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What is the ejaculatory duct?
short, straight tube that passes into the prostate gland and opens into the urethra
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What is the prostate gland?
plum sized gland responsible for producing a fluid that helps keep the sperm alive
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What is semen?
mixture of sperm from the testes, sugar from seminal vesicles, and fluid from the prostate gland
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What is the Cowper's gland?
two small (pea-sized) glands located beneath the prostate gland; secrete a a clear, lubricating fluid into the urethra when a male becomes sexually aroused
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What is the urethra?
tube-like passage from urinary bladder to outside of penis (M) or vaginal opening (F) and serves as a passage way for semen in males and urine in males and females Passes through prostate gland where its joined by the ejaculatory duct Before ejaculation, opening of the bladder closes so the urine and semen aren’t in the urethra at the same time
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What is the root/base of the penis?
part of the penis attached to the pelvic area
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What is the body/shaft of the penis?
main part of the penis
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What is the glans of the penis?
forms the head of the penis and is slightly enlarged
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What is smegma?
whitish, yellow fluid that collects under the foreskin
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What are the 4 phases of the male sexual response cycle?
1. Excitement-Sexual arousal increases blood flow, heart rate and breathing rate Erection makes sexual intercourse possible 2. Plateau-a man’s muscles grow tense and sexual excitement builds Ends abruptly with orgasm or sexual climax 3. Orgasmic- Includes orgasm and ejaculation During an orgasm, a man’s muscles in pelvic region contract and sexual tension is released 4. Resolution- man’s body returns to nonaroused state Refractory period: body needs rest before it can be aroused again
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What is a hernia?
Weakness in the abdominal wall | Portion of the intestine pushes itself through the layer of skeletal muscle into abdomen or groin
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What happen to the labia majora during sexual arousal?
During sexual arousal, becomes engorged with blood
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What do both sets of labia protect?
Both sets of labia protect the clitoris and openings of the urethra and vagina
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Where is the clitoris located?
above the opening of the urethra
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What does the vagina do?
``` muscular tube that connects the uterus to the outside of the body Serves as the: female organ for sexual intercourse, birth canal, and passageway for the menstrual flow ```
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What is potential space?
“potential space”: typically, vaginal walls lie close together, however when anything enters, the vaginal walls stretch apart i.e. penis, tampon, fingers
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What is the hymen?
thin piece of tissue that covers the vaginal opening Small opening in the hymen allows for menstruation flow to leave the body Not all females are born with a hymen Strenuous physical activity and use of tampons can tear the hymen
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Describe an ovary
two almond shaped female sex glands that produce ova (egg) and secrete hormones Located at brim of the pelvis
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Where do fallopian tubes extend to?
near the ovaries to the uterus
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What are fimbia?
fingerlike projections at the end of each of the fallopian tubes
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What are cilia?
hair like projections on the inner surface of the fallopian tubes
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What is the cervix? What role does it play during pregnancy?
lowest part of the uterus | Narrows, keeping the growing embryo inside the uterus during pregnancy
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Name the 4 stages of the female sexual response
1. Excitement-Blood flow increases into pelvic region, clitoris enlarges Heart and breathing rates increase Small amount of fluid lubricates the vagina to make entry of the penis easier 2. Plateau-Sexual excitement and muscle tension build up in pelvic region May remain in plateau phase longer than men bc their bodies require more stimulation to achieve orgasm 3. Orgasimic-Sexual climax as vaginal muscles contract and sexual tension is released Women don’t have a refractory period Can experience multiple orgasms before entering resolution phase 4. Resolution phase-Body returns to non aroused state
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What is a woman's first menstrual cycle called?
menarche
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What is the average age of a woman's fist menstrual cycle?
12
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What classification of drugs are amphetamines?
stimulants
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Name examples of amphetamines
meth and speed
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What are some effects of stimulants?
Increases activity of CNS Effects of Abuse: Increase pulse & BP, hallucinations, convulsions, constricts blood vessels
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Cocaine and crack effects
deviated septum, heart attacks, stroke, malnourishment
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How much nicotine in 1 cigarette?
10 mg
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There are ___ chemicals found in tobacco smoke a. 4000+ b. 5000+ c. 6000+ d. 7000+
7000+
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Name some chemicals found in cigarette smoke
Arsenic: rat poisoning Acetone: nail polish remover Formaldehyde: embalming fluid Tar: paving roads
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What are some examples of hallucinogens?
MDMA Ecstasy, “Molly” Abused in pill form LSD Acid Abused in tablets or absorbent paper “Trip” Psilocybin “shrooms”