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What is the main health issue and disorder to address in adolescents?
What is the main health issue and disorder to address in adolescents?
- Eating disorders (correct)
- Depression
- Pregnancy prevention
- Substance abuse
What is the characteristic symptom of anorexia nervosa?
What is the characteristic symptom of anorexia nervosa?
- Refusal to maintain body weight at 85% of expected weight for height (correct)
- High vital signs
- Excessive weight gain
- Episodic binge and purge episodes
What is the peak incidence age range for eating disorders?
What is the peak incidence age range for eating disorders?
- 22-25
- 14-18 (correct)
- 10-14
- 18-22
What is a common differential diagnosis for true eating disorders?
What is a common differential diagnosis for true eating disorders?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to eating disorders?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to eating disorders?
What is a characteristic symptom of bulimia nervosa?
What is a characteristic symptom of bulimia nervosa?
'Lanugo' is a characteristic sign of:
'Lanugo' is a characteristic sign of:
'Russell's sign' is associated with:
'Russell's sign' is associated with:
'Developmental warning signs in this age group' include changes in:
'Developmental warning signs in this age group' include changes in:
What type of management is required for true eating disorders?
What type of management is required for true eating disorders?
What age range does adolescence typically span?
What age range does adolescence typically span?
During which age range is the peak height velocity or growth spurt occurring?
During which age range is the peak height velocity or growth spurt occurring?
What type of thinking is developing in adolescents during the cognitive and psychosocial changes?
What type of thinking is developing in adolescents during the cognitive and psychosocial changes?
What is one of the subjective data areas to address during a Well Child Check for adolescents?
What is one of the subjective data areas to address during a Well Child Check for adolescents?
What is the primary focus of the subjective data area related to 'elimination' during a Well Child Check for adolescents?
What is the primary focus of the subjective data area related to 'elimination' during a Well Child Check for adolescents?
During which transitional period does late adolescence occur?
During which transitional period does late adolescence occur?
What is a notable change in the reproductive system during adolescence?
What is a notable change in the reproductive system during adolescence?
What is a characteristic of cognitive development in adolescence?
What is a characteristic of cognitive development in adolescence?
What is the appropriate age to begin pap smears according to the new guidelines in 2020?
What is the appropriate age to begin pap smears according to the new guidelines in 2020?
Which immunization is usually given prior to adolescents going to college?
Which immunization is usually given prior to adolescents going to college?
What is the maximum age at which the Gardasil 9 HPV vaccine can be given in the United States?
What is the maximum age at which the Gardasil 9 HPV vaccine can be given in the United States?
What is the acronym used for a specific strategy when interviewing adolescents, which includes areas such as sexuality, accident abuse, and emotional issues?
What is the acronym used for a specific strategy when interviewing adolescents, which includes areas such as sexuality, accident abuse, and emotional issues?
What is the acronym used for a specific strategy when interviewing adolescents, which includes areas such as parent, peers, and school?
What is the acronym used for a specific strategy when interviewing adolescents, which includes areas such as parent, peers, and school?
When observing and asking about STIs in adolescents, what specific tests are recommended?
When observing and asking about STIs in adolescents, what specific tests are recommended?
What specific type of assessment is recommended for adolescents if there's a history of drug usage and cholesterol indication?
What specific type of assessment is recommended for adolescents if there's a history of drug usage and cholesterol indication?
What should be assessed until two years after the Peak Height Velocity (PHV) in adolescents?
What should be assessed until two years after the Peak Height Velocity (PHV) in adolescents?
What should be encouraged for health promotion in adolescents, along with anticipatory guidance?
What should be encouraged for health promotion in adolescents, along with anticipatory guidance?
What should occur every six months for adolescents according to the provided information?
What should occur every six months for adolescents according to the provided information?
What is the term used to describe the age at which females reach their peak height velocity (PHV)?
What is the term used to describe the age at which females reach their peak height velocity (PHV)?
Which developmental stage is associated with cognitive ability progressing to adulthood and younger adolescents daydreaming a lot?
Which developmental stage is associated with cognitive ability progressing to adulthood and younger adolescents daydreaming a lot?
What is the primary focus of anticipatory guidance for parents of adolescents in relation to internet activity?
What is the primary focus of anticipatory guidance for parents of adolescents in relation to internet activity?
What should be encouraged in the nutritional habits of adolescents?
What should be encouraged in the nutritional habits of adolescents?
Which characteristic sign should healthcare providers prepare adolescents for in terms of reproductive system changes?
Which characteristic sign should healthcare providers prepare adolescents for in terms of reproductive system changes?
What is the age range for late adolescence, which is characterized by developing independence and reestablishing rapport with parents?
What is the age range for late adolescence, which is characterized by developing independence and reestablishing rapport with parents?
What is a notable change in physical development from Tanner staging 2 to Tanner staging 3 in females?
What is a notable change in physical development from Tanner staging 2 to Tanner staging 3 in females?
What is the main emphasis in dental health recommendations for adolescents?
What is the main emphasis in dental health recommendations for adolescents?
What should be discussed with adolescents in relation to sexually transmitted infections and HIV?
What should be discussed with adolescents in relation to sexually transmitted infections and HIV?