Wellness Flashcards

(19 cards)

0
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Top 2 leading contributors to premature death

A

Tobacco

Physical inactivity / diet

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2 aspects of wellness

A

Fullest potential physically, psychologically, socially, spiritually, economically

Fulfillment of one’s role in family, community, workplace, etc

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2
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Only cause of death that’s increasing

A

Chronic lower respiratory diseases (from smoking)

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3
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Who smokes most?

A

Men
Less than hs education
Below poverty lvl

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4
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Recommendation to get spiral CT scan for lung cancer

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30 pack years
55-80 year old
* get annually

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5
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Rx for smoking cessation

A

Bupropion (Zyban)

Varenicline (Chantix)

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6
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Readiness to change / 5 A’s

A
Ask (about tobacco use)
Advise
Assess (willingness to quit)
Assist
Arrange (FU)
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7
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Preparing to quit

A
S: set quit date
T: tell people you plan to quit
A: anticipate challenges
R: remove cigarettes
T: talk to doctor about getting help
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8
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Stages of change

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Precontemplation (no action intended)
Contemplation (intending to take action within next 6 months)
Preparation (action in <1 mo)
Action (already changing bx)
Maintenance (engaged in bx for at least 6 mo)

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9
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Leasing cause of death overall

A

Heart disease

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10
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DASH diet

A

Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension

Low sodium, cholesterol, sat fat, total fat

High fruits, veggies, fiber, potassium, low fat dairy

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11
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Mediterranean diet - what they eat and what disease it helps

A
Plant based foods
Fish/poultry
Little red meat
Olive oil
Red wine
Fresh fruit 

Diabetes

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12
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Weight watchers

A

Portion control

Points system

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13
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Dean Ornish Program

  • basics
  • helps with wha disease
A
Whole foods
Walk 30 min/day
Stress reduction (stretching, meditation)
Group support
* reverses atherosclerosis
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14
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Pharmacotherapy for weight loss

A

Orlistat (lipase inhibitor), not controlled substance, expensive, low compliance

Sympathomimetics (controlled substance, cheap, palpations, inc BP)

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15
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5 A’s of physical activity

A
Assess current physical activity
Advise (individualize the message)
Agree (shared decision making)
Assist with resources 
Arrange FU
16
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Results of turning back the clock study

A

Doing 4 healthy habits (diet, exercise, weight, not smoke) = 40% reduction in morbidity and mortality in 4 years

17
Q

5th healthy habit

A

Alcohol - lower CVD!

18
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How many minutes of physical activity a week