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What is a key benefit of multimodal analgesia compared to single analgesic agents?
What is a key benefit of multimodal analgesia compared to single analgesic agents?
Which of the following conditions can TENS be used to help manage?
Which of the following conditions can TENS be used to help manage?
What is one of the primary characteristics of morphine as an opioid analgesic?
What is one of the primary characteristics of morphine as an opioid analgesic?
Which of the following is considered a serious adverse effect of opioid use?
Which of the following is considered a serious adverse effect of opioid use?
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How does opioid analgesics function in the body?
How does opioid analgesics function in the body?
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What is the primary focus of health promotion?
What is the primary focus of health promotion?
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Which of the following describes health literacy?
Which of the following describes health literacy?
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What body mass index (BMI) range is classified as overweight?
What body mass index (BMI) range is classified as overweight?
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How does the Healthy People initiative approach health disparities?
How does the Healthy People initiative approach health disparities?
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Complementary therapies are best defined as:
Complementary therapies are best defined as:
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What is the key characteristic of critical thinking?
What is the key characteristic of critical thinking?
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Which of the following is a common factor contributing to health disparities?
Which of the following is a common factor contributing to health disparities?
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Which of the following is a mind and body practice?
Which of the following is a mind and body practice?
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Study Notes
Healthy People 2030 Initiative
- Aims to improve health and well-being in the US
- Considers social factors like poverty and injustice, not just disease.
Health Promotion
- Focuses on wellness and lifestyle changes
- Targets risk reduction and improved well-being.
Critical Thinking
- A purposeful, reflective, and goal-directed cognitive process
- Used to develop appropriate conclusions, solutions, and alternatives.
Treatment Regimen Adherence
- Health literacy is the ability to understand and use health information.
Body Mass Index (BMI) Interpretation
- Formula: weight (lb)/[height (in)]2 × 703
- Underweight: <18.5 (or <80% desirable body weight)
- Healthy weight: 18.5 - 25
- Overweight: 25 - 29
- Obese: 30 - 39
- Severely obese: 40+
Complementary Therapies
- Therapies used alongside conventional medicine.
- Natural products: herbs, vitamins, minerals, probiotics (often sold as dietary supplements)
- Mind and body practices: yoga, meditation, chiropractic/osteopathic manipulation, massage, acupuncture, relaxation, Tai Chi
Health Disparity Considerations
- Factors contributing to health disparities include: genetics, access/quality of care, community features (nutrition, poverty, support systems, violence), environmental conditions (air quality), language barriers, and health behaviors.
Pain Management
- Multimodal analgesia often provides better pain relief with fewer side effects than single agents.
TENS Unit and Management
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): A non-pharmacological intervention
- Produces a mild electric current to block or modify pain signals.
- Can be used at home.
- Potentially helpful for arthritis, period pain, back pain, and osteoarthritis.
Morphine
- Standard opioid pain relief (oral, etc.)
- Often used for cancer pain.
- Slow distribution/metabolism (hydrophilic), provides extended analgesia (e.g., epidural).
- Common side effects: constipation, nausea, vomiting, itching, low blood pressure, drowsiness.
- Serious side effect: respiratory depression.
- Actions: inhibits ascending nociceptive pathways (in central nervous system).
- Risk of addiction – avoid prolonged use (>36 hours).
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Description
Test your knowledge on various aspects of health and wellness, including the Healthy People 2030 Initiative, health promotion strategies, critical thinking in healthcare, and BMI interpretation. This quiz also covers concepts related to treatment regimen adherence and complementary therapies.
