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Medicine Questions from Dec 15,2024

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Healthcare professionals should not assume the following about adults over 50 : (Click on all that apply). \( \square \) They know how HIV is transmitted \( \square \) They will ask for an HIV test if they need one \( \square \) They will speak easily about their sexual history \( \square \) They will have adequate support systems for help with medications The late symptoms of HIV include: (Click on all that apply). \( \square \) Weight loss \( \square \) Nausea \( \square \) Night sweats \( \square \) Sore throat Screening for HIV is recommended if the older adult presents with unexplained: (Click on all that apply). \( \square \quad \) Persistent diarrhea \( \square \) High blood pressure \( \square \) Swollen lymph glands \( \square \) Flu-like symptoms The older adult is at-risk for contracting HIV by: (Click on all that apply). \( \square \) Sexual contact \( \square \) Contaminated needles \( \square \) Saliva \( \square \) Holding hands Compared to younger adults the older adult presents HIV in unique ways which include: (Click on all that apply). \( \square \) Shorter time frame from diagnosis to death \( \square \) Lower CD4 levels when diagnosed \( \square \quad \) Later development of tumors and lesions \( \square \quad \) Earlier development of heart disease Special physical considerations for older adults related to HIV include: (Click on all that apply). \( \square \) Age-related hormonal changes such as increased risk for skin tears \( \square \) Erectile changes making condom use more difficult \( \square \) A longer, slower course of illness, increasing survival rate \( \square \) Decreased toleration for HIV medications dam for oral sex (see Figure 4.8; CDC, 2016c). Finally, several explicit videos us- ing animated cartoons as well as live demonstrations are available on sites like YouTube and may provide useful content for video-based instruction on male and female condom use. Women with autism may elect to also use contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Instruction will be critical for supporting the woman with autism in selecting the best form of contraception. Instruction should include the gen- eral benefits and limitations of oral contraception, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, hormonal injections, intrauterine devices, cervical caps, and diaphragms. Consultation with the woman's gynecologist will be necessary for obtaining in- formation to support an individualized decision about contraception. For ex- ample, if an informed woman is considering one or more methods of contracep- tion, her gynecologist should provide consultation about whether the method is safe and sufficiently effective, and what side effects are more likely given her health and/or circumstances. Her gynecologist also should provide consulta- tion about the benefits and limitations of using contraception to induce artificial amenorrhea (i.e., using contraception to halt monthly menses). The woman with Sexual Health Individuals with autism often are noncompliant with routine health-care checks and may not recognize or report when they need medical attention. Such situa- tions can compromise quality of life (e.g., chronic, untreated pain; exposure to abuse) and decrease longevity. Comprehensive sexuality education for individuals with autism may therefore include instruction that leads to increased knowledge of (1) reproductive health; (2) contraception; (3) pregnancy and prenatal care; (4) abortion; (5) sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS; and (6) sex- Calculate the dose that should be given to a 5.25 -year-old child if the adult dosage is (2 marks) 72 ml . Louis Pasteur was famous for developing the first rabies vaccine. He used the rabies vaccine in "PEP" to treat 2 boys bitten by rabid animals. What does "PEP" mean? Post Exposure Postponement Personal Exposure Prevention Pre-Exposure Protection Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, you can vaccinate quickly after infection to prevent death from rabies
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