Pathogenesis
Salutogenesis
Mr. Francis
Fatigue
Miscellaneous
100

Describe the effects of different wavelength of light on melatonin production

What is, bright light exposure and exposure to monochromatic blue light (lower wavelength)in the evening lengthens sleep latency, reduces initial EEG delta activity, a marker of slow-wave sleep, and suppresses melatonin production.


100

Describe Mediterranean diet and its health benefits. 

What is a Sustainable Diet, a diet with low environmental impacts which contribute to food and nutrition security and to healthy life for present and future generations? 

 Mediterranean diet is preventative of cardiovascular disease, decreases the risk of diabetes and metabolic related conditions, and lowers risk of mental disorders including cognitive decline and depression.

100

Mr. Francis's sleep habits as compared to the recommended sleep habits. 

What is, staying up past midnight, waking up at 6 am averaging less than the recommended amount of sleep?

Recommended amount is 7 hours or more for adults.

100

Fatigue definition and its common symptoms 

What is a subjective human experience of physical and mental weariness, sluggishness, low energy, and exhaustion?

Common Symptoms Include: 

  • chronic tiredness or sleepiness
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • sore or aching muscles 
  • muscle weakness 
  • slowed reflexes and responses 
  • impaired decision-making and judgement 
  • moodiness, such as irritability 
  • impaired hand-to-eye coordination 
  • appetite loss 
  • reduced immune system function 
  • blurry vision 
  • short-term memory problems 
  • poor concentration 
  • hallucinations 
  • reduced ability to pay attention to the situation at hand 
  • low motivation
100


Identify Normal Vital Signs and Compare them to Mr. Francis's 

What is Normal Vital Signs:

  • BP 120/80
  • Pulse: Greater than 50 bpm  and Less than 100 bpm 
  • Respiration Rate: for a healthy young man: 13-15 respirations per minute 
  • Normal temperature: 37C or  98.6F 
  • BMI for Ht 6'1" in adult male: 18.5-25 

Mr. Francis's Vital Signs:

  •  BP: 122/74 - Normal
  • Temp: 97.9F 36.6C - Normal 
  • HR: 82bpm - Normal  
  • Respiration Rate: 14/min -  Normal
  • BMI: 24.8 kg/m^2 - Normal 
200

Research suggests that electronic media use at night may cause sleep disturbance, which in turn may cause daytime dysfunction such as increased depressive symptoms. 

 What is effects of electronic use on physical and mental health. 

Discuss in further detail. 

200


FIIT and HIIT and their health benefits. 

What is,

  • The FITT principle is a simple set of rules for getting the most out of an exercise program. FITT is an acronym that stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type, each in relation to exercise. 
  • A high-intensity interval training workout that increases the body’s need for oxygen during the effort. Consists of intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. 
200

According to the CDC, some physical activity is better than none, and for substantial benefits, adults should do at least 150 minutes-300 minutes of modereate-intensity exercise a week. 

Compare to Mr. Francis's exercise habits and the effects it may have on his body. 

What is, Mr. Francis does not exercise regularly? 


Physical Inactivity is a primary cause of most chronic diseases.

200

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that widespread pain tenderness, and stiffness in muscles and fibrous tissues. Some Symptoms include: Sleep disturbances, tiredness, and weariness 

What is a medical condition that mimics fatigue?

Describe other conditions

200

DEET (N, N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) is the most common active ingredient in insect  repellents. 

It is proven to be toxic to the central nervous system

What is toxic substance found in your home?

Describe other substances and how they can affect your health

300

Mr. Francis drinks coffee with breakfast, an energy drink with lunch, and beer with dinner.

Describe the effects of caffeine and alcohol consumption on the physical and mental health. 

What is, 

  • Moderate caffeine intake (< 6 cups/day) has been associated with less depressive symptoms, fewer cognitive failures, and lower risk of suicide. Conversely, in rare cases high doses of caffeine can induce psychotic and manic symptoms, and more commonly, anxiety.
  • Research evidence indicates that binge drinking is associated with deficits in affective and memory processing, attention, and inhibitory control. 
300

Foods that are ready-to-heat and ready-to-eat products created to replace traditional homemade meals and dishes due to convenience and accessibility. 

and 

Foods with high fiber, low-fat, low sugar that promote gut microbiota, epithelial integrity, and anti-inflammatory response

What is high processed foods vs. minimally processed foods?

Discuss their health effects. 

300

Describe Francis's support network, and how it can improve his overall health.

What is Francis's social support network consists of his parents, younger brother, and a couple of close fiends?

Functional support as well as emotional support has been proven to prevent or reduced  fatigue.

300

***Double Jeopardy = 600

Name 5 different types of headaches 

What is,

Tension Headache 

Cluster Headache

Exertional Headache

Menstrual Headache

Migraines

Hypnic Headache (age 50, wakes you up)

Sinus Headache

Caffeine- related Headache






400
  • A study found that the lifetime risk of 55- to 65-year-old men or women for developing     hypertension was above 90%. 17 people in this study, of those who survived to ages 65 to 89 years, systolic BP elevations were found in 87% of the hypertensive men and 93% of the hypertensive women.
  • Poor health is generally mostly associated with the onset of late-life depression

What are risk factors that contribute to the development of hypertension and depression

Describe in further detail.

400

Dr. Banh explains to Mr. Francis that spirituality / religiosity has independent mortality benefits. She utilizes HOPE Spiritual Assessment to continue the discussion of his spirituality.

Describe Spirituality and HOPE spiritual assessment and its benefits. 

What is the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things?

What is questions that lead the physician from general concepts to specific applications by asking about patients' sources of hope and meaning, whether they belong to an organized religion, their personal spirituality and practices, and what effect their spirituality may have on medical care and end-of-life decisions?

500

Mr. Francis plays video games and watches television to "unwind".

Describe stress reductions techniques that would benefit Mr. Francis. 

What is mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), Breathing Techniques, Meditation, Yoga, Music and Art therapy, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy?

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