Bone health
What is the primary mineral that makes bones hard and strong?
Calcium
this is the screening tool used in women starting at the age of 40 and every 1 to 2 years thereafter
what is a mammogram?
What are 3 common symptoms of a urinary tract infection?
Burning or pain while urinating, feeling the urge to urinate frequently, trouble urinating, blood in urine. These are usually treated with antibiotics. Women of any age are at risk and if you experience symptoms, seek care at your primary care physician's office or an urgent care if it is weekend/evening hours.
How much of your plate should be veggies?
1/2
What is the most common Mental Health Disorder?
Social Anxiety Disorder
What hormone in the body is responsible for maintaining bone integrity?
Estrogen
40% of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by these
what are self breast exams?
At what age do we stop screening for cervical cancer?
65 years old
However, your physician may recommend continued screening if you are at higher risk or have not had adequate screening before.
How much water should you drink per day?
However much you weigh in pounds divided by 2.
What is one way depression can present in the elderly and is often mistaken for dementia?
Memory Loss
What medication, often used to treat asthma or arthritis, can have a negative impact on bone health?
Steroids (glucocorticoid or corticosteroid)
Doing this helps lower the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer in moms. it also helps you lose the baby weight.
What age range does menopause occur in developed countries?
between 48 and 52 years
What is the disease called when your body is overwhelmed with sugar intake?
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
At what age should we start screening for depression?
12 years old
What is the medical term for a condition caused by low bone mass and breakdown of bone tissue, often seen in aging?
Osteoporosis
it takes this amount of time to produce breast milk after a baby is born
what is 3 to 5 days?
What should you do if you have spotting after going through menopause?
Go to the doctor. This is not considered “normal,” and although the most common causes are benign and treatable conditions, your care provider may want to rule out any possibility of it being endometrial cancer or other cancer of the reproductive tract.
What micronutrient has the most calories per gram?
Fat - 9kcal
Proteins - 4kcal
Carbs - 4kcal
What is the generic name for the SSRI Fluoxetine?
Prozac
What diagnostic test is advised for women 65+ to measure their bone health and density?
DEXA (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan
1 in 5 black women with breast cancer are diagnosed with this type of breast cancer, which is harder to treat
what is triple-negative breast cancer?
What is the most common STD in the United States?
Chlamydia
What does Basal Metabolic Rate mean?
Number of calories your body burns to sustain basic life-sustaining function - keep yourself warm, move around, beat your heart.
Psychotic symptoms for 2 weeks followed by a manic episode in a pt with a history of depression is diagnostic for ... ?
Schizoaffective Disorder