Chronic Disease
This type of disease occurs with a rapid onset of symptoms (Acute/chronic)
Acute disease
What is high blood pressure called or nicknamed due to not showing any symptoms?
silent killer
What is the most common type of diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes
What are the OARS?
Open ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Ruler, Summaries
Name a cause of chronic disease
Name a lifestyle recommendation to treat high blood pressure
Maintain a healthy weight, maintain an active lifestyle, quit smoking, drink fewer alcoholic beverages
Name one risk factor for Type 2 diabetes
Prediabetes, being overweight, family history, age, being physically inactive
Name an area of health where MI skills can be applied to
Addictions, health promotion, dentistry, behavioral health, diabetes, primary care and MANY MORE
What is the recommended amount of physical activity adults should engage in weekly?
2.5 hrs
What are the top and bottom numbers of a blood pressure reading called?
Top: systolic and bottom: diastolic
Name two signs and symptoms of diabetes
Decreased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight-loss, fatigue, slow-healing sores
What are the three parts of the MI spirit?
Name one consequence of low health literacy
Improper use of medication, unnecessary ER visits, skipped doctors appointments, trouble managing chronic disease
Name one reason why 50-60% of people with high blood pressure stop taking their medications
Lack of knowledge about medication, they forget to take them, they feel good
When is Type 1 diabetes usually diagnosed?
Children and young adults
What are the four principles of MI?
Express empathy, develop discrepancy, role with resistance, enhance self-efficacy
Name the 5 stages of change
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance
Explain how Lisinopril works in your body
Lisinopril helps relax the veins and arteries to lower blood pressure
Name four complications that result from uncontrolled diabetes
Nerve damage (neuropathy), kidney damage (nephropathy), eye damage (retinopathy), foot damage
Fill in the blank: “A ________, goal oriented approach for facilitating _______ through exploring and resolving ambivalence."
“A person-centered, goal oriented approach for facilitating change through exploring and resolving ambivalence."