Guidelines
How often should young adults visit their doctor?
Once per year
What age group do pediatricians treat?
birth-21
What is a health maintenance evaluation?
routine medical check up- physical exam, family history, height, weight, immunizations, discuss lifestyle habits
What illness is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, also known as the kissing disease
Mononucleosis
What is a fixed amount you pay for a medical service?
Copay
What are the two most common health related concerns for young adults?
Sexual development and sports injuries
which doctor treats conditions and diseases of the skin, hair, and nails
dermatologist
At what age should women begin getting pap smears?
18
Which disease is caused by contamination of wounds from bacteria in dirty soil?
tetanus
What is a deductible?
The amount you pay before your health insurance kicks in and you share costs.
T or F
You cannot have your parent/guardian go back with you when visiting the doctor.
False
Which physician specialist provides medical and surgical care to women and has particular expertise in pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the reproductive system.
Obstetrician
How often should you get a tetanus booster?
Every 10 years
What disease affects the brain and spinal cord? Some symptoms include altered mental status and sensitivity to light
Meningitis
Your _________ is the dollar amount you pay monthly to continue active health insurance coverage
premium
First, name each side of the health triangle, then name something you can do to maintain your health for each side of the triangle.
Physical- exercise, nutrition, sleep
Mental/Emotional- going for a walk, see a therapist
Social- sports teams, clubs, hanging out with friends
A hematologist diagnoses and treat diseases and conditions associated with?
the blood system.
What procedure is this: examines the lower part of the intestine. Done to screen for cancer or to diagnose and manage conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease and hemmoroids
Sigmoidoscopy
Which disease that we discussed in class shows no symptoms for about 95% of people who have it?
Polio
T or F
Your out of pocket maximum renews each year.
True
Define preventative health care
Health care one gets to prevent illness and disease. Also used to manage health conditions, such as blood pressure, eyes, teeth, physicals, etc.
a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary lung conditions and diseases.
Pulmonologist
Prostate Specific Antigen test for men tests for what?
a blood test that checks for prostate cancer by measuring the level of a protein called PSA in your blood
This disease is spread by bacteria or person to person. Symptoms include chest pain, bad cough that lasts 3 weeks and coughing up blood
Tuberculosis
Copay is a fixed amount you pay towards the cost of the service. Coinsurance is a percentage you pay of the cost of the service.