Discuss some of the 'problem' behaviors, like sexual activity, sexual abuse and drug abuse, that occur during adolescence. How does brain development during this stage impact these behaviors?
Some of the problem behaviors which occur in Adolescents includes delinquent behavior, high risk behaviour, sexual activity, drug abuse etc. It also includes drink driving and physical violence or bullying. The brain development during this period is characterized to be in a psychosocial stage of "identity Vs role confusion" where their strive is to find their identity by engaging and exploring. They are easily lured into these behaviours based upon the opinions of their peer groups over their own.
Discuss some of the 'problem' behaviors, like sexual activity, sexual abuse and drug abuse, that occur...
How does brain development during this stage impact these behaviors? stages like sexual activity, sexual abuse and drug abuse, that occur during adolescence.
What are some of the hazards related to sexual activity during adolescence?
Identify four basic considerations of drug therapy during pregnancy. Discuss the physiologic changes that occur during pregnancy and their effect on drug disposition and dosing. Discuss placental drug transfer, focusing on the importance of clinicians assuming that any drug taken during pregnancy will reach the fetus. Discuss adverse reactions during pregnancy, focusing on the effects of drugs on the fetus and neonate. Discuss the term teratogenesis as it relates to drug therapy during pregnancy and the stages of fetal development....
Discuss the physical changes that occur during middle adulthood, What are some things that can be done to reduce the impact of these changes?
Discuss the scope of the problem of adverse drug reactions. Discuss definitions for adverse drug reactions (e.g., side effect, toxicity, allergic reaction, idiosyncratic effect, iatrogenic disease, physical dependence, carcinogenic effect, and teratogenic effect). Discuss organ-specific toxicity. Focus on the liver as a drug-metabolizing system and explain why it is such a crucial participant in organ-specific toxicity with drugs. Discuss how and why adverse drug reactions occur, given that for a prescription drug to be approved for use, it must have...
Collisions in Football -> Brain Damage Discuss the following topics Why/how does a concussion occur. The NFL takes some precautions about concussions. What is/are the Physics principles behind the football helmet. Why does the NFL now require player to sit out (sometimes even several games) if there is even the suspicion of a concussion? You need to create a thread of your own and reply to a thread created by another student for full credit.
10 Discuss the physical changes that occur during middle adulthood, What are some things that can be done to reduce the impact of these changes? Incorporate the text to back up your statements by paraphrasing what you have read. You must include the book or an article at the end of your discussion as a reference. All discussions must be the minimum of 300 words and your response to another student must be a minimum of 200 words.
Family Violence in Later Life, Elder Mistreatment in Institutional Settings and Elder Sexual Abuse Examples of family violence in later life, institutional elder mistreatment and elder sexual abuse.[i] APS was called because Mr. Felipe, age 63, was abandoned by his son at a local motel. The son did not pay his father’s motel bill, but continued to cash his father’s Social Security checks. Mr. Felipe was taken from the motel to the hospital for stabilization and treatment. He had uncontrolled...
Family Violence in Later Life, Elder Mistreatment in Institutional Settings and Elder Sexual Abuse Examples of family violence in later life, institutional elder mistreatment and elder sexual abuse.[i] Mrs. Kim, age 87, was bedridden as a result of severe arthritis. She needed help getting to her walker and getting around the house. She also needed meals prepared for her. Her husband provided care for her because he did not want to pay anyone to help them. He fed his wife...
Discussion Topics, Mohr Chapter 36, Pediatric Clients Discussion Topics Learning Objective 1. Adolescence is a time in life when many changes occur both emotionally and physically. Think about your own adolescent development. What were major problems for you at this time? How did you cope? What resources did you use? What was your relationship with your parents like during adolescence? How did it change as you progressed through your teens? What was your relationship with your peers during adolescence? What...