Test 2 Flashcards

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An abnormal tissue growth

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neoplasm

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Invades surrounding tissues and is usually capable of spreading

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Malignant

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3
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Clump of cells

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Tumor

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Not cancerous tumor

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Benign

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5
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Test under a microscope to look for cancerous cells

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Biopsy

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Spreads to other types of tissue

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Metastasis

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When does cancer become fatal?

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The cancer moves and disrupts an organs function

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What are the top two diagnosed cancers for men?

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Prostate

Lung

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What are the top two cancers diagnosed in women?

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Breast

Lung

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What are the top two cancers which lead to death in men?

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Lung

Prostate

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What are the top two cancers which lead to death in women?

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Lung

Breast

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General term used to indicate any of the more than 100 types of malignant tumors or neoplasms

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Cancer

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General cancer signs and symptoms

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Unexplained weight loss
Fever
Fatigue
Pain
Skin changes
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14
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A change in bowel habits or bladder function are specific signs of what cancers?

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Colorectal

Bladder

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A sore that doesn’t heal are specific signs of what cancers?

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Skin

Breast

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White patches inside the mouth or on the tongue are specific signs of what cancers?

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Mouth

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17
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Unusual bleeding or discharge are specific signs of what cancers?

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Reproductive

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18
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Thickening or lump in the breast or other parts of the body are specific signs of what cancers?

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Breast

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Indigestion or trouble swallowing are specific signs of what cancers?

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Stomach

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Recent change in a wart or mole or any new skin change are specific signs of what cancers?

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Skin

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21
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Nagging cough or hoarseness are specific signs of what cancers?

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Throat

Lung

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22
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Describe tips for early detection of breast cancer

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Mammograms at a min of age 40

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23
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Describe tips for early detection of colon and rectum cancer

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Colonoscopy at age 50

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Describe tips for early detection of prostate cancer

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Prostate screening at age 50

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Describe tips for early detection of uterus
Gyno at age 21 | Pap smear
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What are some common risk factors of cancer?
``` Smoking Family history Obesity Age Radiation exposure Alcohol Physical inactivity Diet ```
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Recommendations to reduce the risk of cancer
Maintain a healthy weight Adopt a physically active active life Healthy diet Limit alcohol consumption
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Why is smoking so hard to quit?
It is addictive physically, emotionally, and behaviorally
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What is smoking cessation?
Smoker quitting program
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What are some smoking cessation techniques?
``` Patch Counseling Prescription Behavior modification Tapering Hypnosis ```
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What are 4 reasons exercise helps to quit smoking?
Improves general health status Prevents common weight gain from quitting Counteracts some of the bad effects, reducing risk factors such as heart disease Relaxing
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Obesity
Too much fat for a given weight
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Tools to estimate % body fat
Skinfold caliper Bioelectrical impedance Near infrared interactance-futrex Underwater weighing
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What percent body fat us considered obese
Men >24% | Women>37%
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What is the formula for BMI
(Weight(kg)/height(m))^2
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What are the necessary conversions for the BMI formula
Lbs/2.2=kg | In x .0254=m
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What are the classifications for BMI
>25 overweight | >30
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What are health complications of obesity
``` Psychological burden Increased high bp Increased levels of cholesterol and other blood lipid Increased risk of gallstones Increased risk of diabetes Increased risk of cancer Increased early death Increased heart disease ```
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Are there risk factors for obesity
No
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Cause of obesity
Calories in>out
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What are the three types of calorie spending
Physical activity 30% Basal metabolic rate 60% Thermic effect of eating 10%
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What is bmr
Amount of calories used at rest for unconscious body function
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Two ways to max out bmr
Resistance training | Eating often
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Best way to lose weight
250 less food calories | 250 more calories burned in exercise
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Aerobic exercise for weight loss
5 or more days a week | Low impact, weight bearing
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What are some ways to change eating behaviors and lose weight
``` Monitor habits Control events that precede events Develop ways to control eating Be wise and think positively Reward success ```
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Risk factors of type II diabetes
``` Physical inactivity 1st degree relative African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander Woman who delivers baby >9lbs Obesity Prediabetes ```
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Signs and symptoms of type II diabetes
``` Unusual fatigue Blurred vision Frequent urination Extreme hunger and thirst Unexplained weight loss ```
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Type I diabetes
Insulin dependent 5-10% of people Born with it No risk factors
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Type II diabetes
Noninsulin dependent 95% of all diabetes Has risk factors Unable to use insulin to control blood glucose
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How is diabetes diagnosed
Glucose blood test =>200 | Fasting blood glucose test =>126 mg/dl
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What is prediabetes
Fasting blood glucose between 100-124 | This can be reversed
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Hyperglycemia
``` Too much glucose High blood glucose Need insulin This is worst Don't feel much Damaging ```
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Hypoglycemia
``` Too low glucose Need food/too much exercise Feel right away Out of it, loopy... Brain needs glucose to function and isn't getting enough ```
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Complications of diabetes
Blindness Kidney failure Heart attack Amputation
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Management of diabetes
``` Regular physical activity Regulated diet Weight loss Understand blood glucose Take medications as prescribed Regular doctors visits ```