Strat Heal. Living. Final Study Guide

Question 1

pregnancy prevention methods

Answer 1

barrier (physical): condoms (failure rate 84-98% effective female version 79-95% effective), latex squares, diaphragm(covers the cervix with a latex cup and prevents sperm from entering the uterus), cervical cap
chemical/hormonal: spermicides(most effective in combo with condom or diaphragm), pill, mini-pill, depo-provera, nuva ring, ortho evra (patch)

Question 2

signs and symptoms of STI’s/STD’s

Answer 2

two types viral: in body forever and can be transmitted without physical symptoms (HIV, herpes(clusters of blisters mouth/genitals, burn/itch), HPV, Hepatitis)
bacterial: can be treated and cured with antibiotics: chlamydia(leadingpain,difficult,burning pee, clear/white or abnormal discharge, painful sex), gonorrhea(greenish-yellow or pus like discharge, abdominal pain, block urethra), syphilis chancre in genital primary, fever rash, swollen lymph nodes secondary, tertiary no longer contagious except fetus

Question 3

HIV/AIDS testing and prevention

Answer 3

only latex and polyurethane condoms will protect against STIs and HIV

Question 4

Vaccines and the microbiome

Question 5

cardiovascular diseases and risk

Answer 5

coronary bypass surgery - incision in chest, increase circulation to heart muscle.
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (arteriosclerosis), coronary heart disease(Most deadly), angina pectoris(chest pain b/c of reduced oxygen flow to heart), arrhythmia(irregularity in heartbeat a-fib or v-fib), congestive heart failure, stroke

Question 6

cancer signs and symptoms

Answer 6

carcinomas - epithelial tissue, affect out layer skin sarcoma - middle tissue layer, bone and muscle, lymphomas, in lymphatic system, leukemias, in blood-clotting parts of body, spleen and bone marrow
(metastasis spreads to other areas) (lung cancer most deadly skin most common)
warning signs CAUTION change in bowel or bladder habits, a sore that does not heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump in genitals or elsewhere, indigestion or difficulty swallowing, obvious change in size color shape, nagging cough or hoarseness.

Question 7

cancer treatment options

Question 8

drug and alcohol interactions

Answer 8

types of drugs - prescription, OTC drugs, recreational drugs, herbal preparations, illicit drugs, commercial preparations. addiction signs - compulsion, loss of control, negative consequences
alcohol poisoning - severe poisoning during short period of time drink large amounts (acute alcohol intoxication) (refusal of breathalyzer - must take blood test and suspended license)

Question 9

alcoholism signs, symptoms and treatments

Question 10

medicare and medicaid

Answer 10

medicare is for people over the age of 65 and those with disabilities. Medicaid is divided by state to those of low-income or need access/opportunities

Question 11

wise healthcare consumption

Question 12

chapters 8-11 and 14-15