UTHS Health - Summative #1 identifying

Chickenpox

communicable

Identifying symptom: blister rash

Spread: - contact w/ virus or breathing in droplets

Fifth disease

communicable

- viral infection

Identifying symptom: red cheeks, rash

Spread: - airborne droplets or blood exposure

Hepatitis A/B/C

Communicable

- liver infection/disease

- silent infection

Spread: person to person contact

Identifying symptom: jaundice, dark urine/poop

Impetigo

Communicable

- contagious skin infection

Spread: skin to skin contact

Identifying symptom: blisters (emphasis on the liquid of blisters)

Infectious Mononucleosis

Communicable

- acute disease caused by EBV

Spread: person to person contact

Identifying symptoms: swollen glands, sore throat

Influenza

Communicable

- flu

Spread: person to person

Identifying symptoms: dry cough, fever, chills, body aches

Meningitis

Communicable

- serious infection

- inflammation of meninges (fluid/tissues cover brain/spine)

Spread: fecal contamination, contact w/respiratory secretions

Identifying symptom: rash, seizures, sensitive to light, stiff neck

Strep throat

Communicable

- infection of throat/tonsils

Spread: person to person

Identifying symptom: pain when swallowing, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes

Diabetes

Non-communicable

lifelong disease in which the body doesn't properly produce or use insulin

can cause= kidney failure, blindness, stroke

Type 1 Diabetes

No more insulin - glucose builds up - high blood pressure

Type 2 Diabetes

less insulin - body becomes resistant to insulin - bad blood sugar level

Gestational Diabetes

Pregnancy - hormones block insulin production - bad blood sugar level

Cancer

Non-communicable

- A group of diseases w/uncontrollable growth and spread of cells

- mammograms, colon screenings, rectum screenings, prostate screenings, pap smears

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening

Who receives: men who've never smoked ages 65-75

Aimed to prevent: aneurysm

Screening Frequency: One time

Alcohol Misuse screening

Who receives: 18+ w/ unhealthy alc consumption

Aimed to prevent: alcoholism, liver disease, heart disease, cancer, stroke

Screening Frequency: whenever necessary

Blood Pressure Screening

Who receives: 18+

Aimed to prevent: Hypertension

Screening Frequency: 1-5yrs depending on severity

Cholesterol Screening

Who receives: everybody 20+

Aimed to prevent: heart attack/stroke

Screening Frequency: 4-6 yrs

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Who receives: adults 45-75

Aimed to prevent: colorectal cancer

Screening Frequency: 1-5yrs depending on risk

Depression Screening

Who receives: anybody feeling consistently down

Aimed to prevent: reoccurance

Screening Frequency: anytime after age 11

Type 2 Diabetes Screening

Who receives: overweight adults 40-70

Aimed to prevent: disability and death

Screening Frequency: every 3 yrs

Hepatitis B/C Screening

Who receives: 18+

Aimed to prevent: liver damage/cancer/failure

Screening Frequency: at least once

Obesity Screening

Who receives: overweight people

Aimed to prevent: diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure

Screening Frequency: once a yr

Tobacco Use Screening

Who receives: 18+

Aimed to prevent: cancer, heart/gum disease, COPD, diabetes

Screening Frequency: regularly

Anxiety Disorders

persistent anxiety interfering w/ daily life

Symptoms: irritable, sleep problems, worrying

Risk Factors: family history, shy, trauma

Treatment: Therapy, meds

Borderline Personality Disorder

Impacts persons ability to manage emotions

Symptoms: unstable, impulsive, dissociation

Risk Factors: family history, brain structure, trauma

Treatment: therapy, meds

Bipolar Disorder

unusual shifts in persons mood (manic/depressive)

Symptoms: feeling extreme emotions

Risk Factors: Genetics, Brain structure

Treatment: therapy, meds, alt. therapy

Hypochondria

An anxiety disorder - unrealistic fear of serious medical condition/illness

Symptoms: obsess over health

Risk Factors: trauma, family history, stress

Treatment: therapy, meds, alt. therapy

Schizophrenia

Causes people to lose touch w/reality - impacts thinking/behavior

Symptoms: Hallucinations, Delusions

Risk Factors: Genetics, environment, brain structure

Treatment: Anti-psychotic meds, Psycho-social treatments, coordinated specialty care

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Uncontrollable/reoccurring thoughts, repetitive behaviors

Symptoms: unwanted repetitive mental images/urges/behaviors

Risk Factors: Genetics, Biology, Temperament, Trauma

Treatment: Psychotherapy, medication, alt. therapy

Panic Disorder

Frequent+Unexpected Panic Attacks

Symptoms: Chest Pain, Racing heart, impending doom, trembling

Risk Factors: family history, negative life experiences

Treatment: Psychotherapy, medication

Anna was visiting her grandparents in the country. While she was there she was stung by a yellow jacket and her face swelled up and she had trouble breathing. What condition of the immune system was Anna experiencing?

Allergic Disorder

Madison is 7 months old. Which of the following best describes the optimum time and tests for her next pediatric appointment?

She should see a doctor at 9 months for growth measurements and developmental screening.

Which of the following preventative health service is most appropriate for the individual described below?

Jason: male, 30 years old, no history of or risk of heart disease

blood pressure reading

Which of the following preventative health service is most appropriate for the individual described below?

Alejandra: female, 70 years old, no history of or risk of heart disease or high cholesterol

Aspirin to prevent heart attack

Mercedes' mother died a year ago, but Mercedes just can't seem to move on. She is still having a hard time sleeping at night, and concentrating in school. Last week, I even caught Mercedes crying in the bathroom.

What do you think Mercedes could be suffering from?

Depression

Greg is in 10th grade and constantly worried about becoming ill. Just the other day, Greg left school during 4th period in order to go to the doctor for a spot on his arm that he thought might be cancer. Greg has been to three different doctors insisting that his spot is cancer. So far, every doctor has told Greg that the spot is just fine.

What do you think Greg is suffering from?

Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondria)

Samir is constantly worried about catching colds. In fact, Samir washes his hand just about 20 times a day. When asked, Samir says that he can't afford to be sick, and then goes into a lecture about how many germs there are around. Sometimes, Samir washes his hands so much that they bleed.

What disorder do you think Samir is suffering from?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Jamal is a junior this year. Lately, Jamal stays to himself. He doesn't seem to talk with any of his friends. He's constantly anxious, and worried that others are following him. Sometimes, Jamal tells me about things that he sees. It almost sounds like he's daydreaming, but not really. I'm not sure what's going on with Jamal, but I'm really worried about him.

What do you think that Jamal is suffering from?

Schizophrenia

Ming is my best friend. We both play volleyball together. We've been playing volleyball together since 7th grade. I've noticed that every winter Ming withdraws from her friends and always seems sad. Every winter, I think that it's me and that I've done something to Ming to upset her. Once spring hits, Ming slowly returns to her "normal" self.

What do you think Ming could be suffering from?

Seasonal Effective Disorder