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How you identify yourself sexually and with whom you choose to be intimate =

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Sexuality

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Is sex considered a basic physiologic need?

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Yes

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What is crucial in the development of sexuality and gender identity?

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The first several years of your life

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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?

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True

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Pre-adolescence is often marked by-

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Increased sexual interest

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If you are in puberty, then you are a-

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Adolescent

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When is often a time when you explore your sexual identity and primary sexual orientation?

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Adolescence

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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?

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Intimacy + Sexuality

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Changes in physical appearance lead to concerns about sexual attractiveness in what part of your adulthood?

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Middle Adulthood

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Is sexuality in older adults an important aspect of health that is overlooked by healthcare providers?

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Yuh

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Does research indicate that many older adults are more sexually active than previously thought and engage in a steady increase of HIV + STI rates?

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Yes

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Factors that determine sexual activity in older adults include-

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Health status, medications, etc.

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How a person thinks about themself sexually =

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Sexual identity

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Sexual identity includes-

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Gender identity, gender role, and sexual orientation

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Person’s private view of maleness/femaleness/gender role is the feminine or masculine behavior exhibited =

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Gender Identity

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What requires you to be accepting of responses that fall within the LGBTQ+?

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Gender Identity

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Person’s sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted =

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Sexual Orientation

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What is erectile dysfunction generally related to?

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Chronic Diseases (Diabetes, kidney disease, depression, alcoholism, prostate diseases, neurological disorders, vascular insufficiency, etc.)

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What are some common meds that can cause sexual dysfunction?

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Statins, anti-hypertensives, anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, and benzodiazepines

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What are the three main things that people in the LGBTQ+ are at a high risk of?

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STI’s, Depression, Victimization

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Can both men and women suffer from sexual dysfunction?

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Yup

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A patient’s treatment plan involves statins, the patient has never taken these before. What should you discuss with the patient about?

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Statins can cause sexual dysfunction

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Menarche =

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Onset of menstrual cycle

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Is menarche occurring at an earlier age than before in America?

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Yes

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STI’s can be transmitted via what kind of contact?
Oral, anal, or vaginal
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What do you do in the case that you suspect someone is abusing your PT?
Interview the PT privately
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Controlling behavior (talking for the PT/ refusal to leave the PT alone) can be a sign of-
Abuse
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When people assign different meanings to sexuality based on their culture, gender, education, socioeconomic status, and religion =
Sociocultural Dimensions
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What are factors that impact the effectiveness of contraceptives?
The type, understanding, consistency, and following the requirements of the method
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Non-prescription methods includes abstinence, timing the intercourse in regard to the woman’s ovulation cycle, and the use of-
The Barrier Method
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Over the counter spermicidal products such as creams and foams. These are placed in the vagina before intercourse to block the sperm from interacting with the uterus =
Barrier Method
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Condoms and a diaphragm are both-
Non-prescription contraceptives
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The rhythm method, basal body temp method, cervical mucous method, and fertility awareness method are all non-prescription contraceptives that are based on-
The physiological changes in the menstrual cycle
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Hormonal contraception, IUDs, the diaphragm, cervical cap, and sterilization all require-
A Healthcare Provider
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Oral contraception pills, vaginal contraceptive rings, hormonal injections, sub-dermal implants, transdermal skin patches, and IUDs are all examples of-
Hormonal methods of contraception
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Plastic device inserted by a healthcare provider into the uterus through the cervical opening =
IUD
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Round rubber dome that has a flexible spring around the edge =
Diaphragm
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Most effective contraception method other than abstinence =
Sterilization
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Vasectomy =
Female/ Male Sterilization
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Cutting, tying, or otherwise lighting both fallopian tubes =
Female Vasectomy (Tubal Ligation)
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What is a male vasectomy?
It’s when you take the vas deferens (which carries sperm) and you cut/ tie it
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Tubal Ligation =
Female Vasectomy
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Are vasectomies considered to be permanent?
Yes
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What percentage of all established pregnancies end in abortion?
19%
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How many people are diagnosed with an STI yearly?
~20 Million
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Bloodborne pathogen and is present in most bodily fluid =
HIV
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The primary routes of transmission for HIV is-
Any form of intercourse, contaminated IV needles, blood transfusions/blood products
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Most commonly transmitted STI =
HPV
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Approximately what percentage of sexually active people get HPV at some point in their lives?
50% - 75%
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How many HPV infections are reported annually?
14 Million
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The primary infection stage for HIV lasts for about how long after the initial infection?
About a month
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The primary infection stage of HIV gives the patient what kinds of symptoms?
Flu-like Symptoms
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HIV antibodies show up in the blood how long after infection?
6 weeks - 3 months
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If left untreated, patient’s with HIV will live how long?
About 10 years
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The last stage of HIV =
AIDS
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When the patient has symptoms from HIV and it becomes fatal =
AIDS
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Are most HPV infections asymptomatic and self-limiting?
Yes
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When dealing with HPV, do most people clear the virus from their bodies and become noninfectious to others?
Yes
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Certain types of cervical cancer in women and anogenital cancers and genital worts in both men and women are caused by-
HPV
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An HPV vaccine doesn’t currently exist. True or false?
False
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What vaccine is recommended in both males and females in early adolescence around 11 or 12 to protect from HPV in the future?
The Gaurdisil 9 Vaccine
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How many doses of HPV vaccine is recommended for preteens?
2 doses
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How many doses of HPV vaccine is recommended for older adolescents and young adults?
3 doses
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Chlamydia affects about how many Americans yearly?
3 million
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How is chlamydia spread?
Via contact with fluids from infected site
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How can chlamydia affect a newborn after birth?
Can give the newborn pneumonia or cause conjunctivitis in the newborn’s eyes
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Can chlamydia be transmitted during the birthing process?
Yup
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If left untreated, what can cause PID, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility?
Chlamydia
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Most people do not realize that they have chlamydia because it causes so few symptoms. True or false?
True
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You’re considered infertile if you are unable to conceive after how long of unprotected intercourse?
1 Year
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Infertility, sexual abuse, personal/emotional conflicts, and sexual dysfunction are all considered-
Alterations in sexual health
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A depressed patient’s treatment plan involves anti-depressants, the patient has never taken these before. What should you discuss with the patient about?
Anti-depressants can cause sexual dysfunction

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