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11.
List some of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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12.
Explain how PCOS is diagnosed.
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13.
Explain endometriosis, list its symptoms, and describe the hormonal and surgical treatment for endometriosis.
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14.
Explain reasons why hysterectomies are often done.
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15.
Compare urine and blood pregnancy tests.
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16.
Outline the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for pregnant women.
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17.
Describe the importance of folic acid for women.
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18.
Classify drugs according to their safety during pregnancy.
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19.
Describe fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and list the most common birth defects or problems of FAS.
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20.
Explain why mothers should breastfeed their babies for as long as possible.
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21.
Review various birth control methods with estimates of their effectiveness.
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22.
List symptoms of perimenopause.
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23.
List symptoms of menopause.
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24.
Identify the benefits and risks of hormone therapy.
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25.
Perform a breast self-exam.
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26.
Explain the importance of regular mammograms and answer various questions about mammograms.
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27.
Discuss the pros and cons of breast-conserving surgery with radiation therapy and mastectomy for women with early-stage breast cancer.
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28.
Describe how a Pap test is performed and emphasize how important it is for women to take the test regularly.
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29.
Identify seven factors that increase a woman’s risk for cancer of the cervix.
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30.
Describe various types of heart and cardiovascular diseases.
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31.
Identify five steps a woman can take to reduce her risk for heart and cardiovascular disease.
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32.
Describe the effects of birth control pills and hormone therapy on a woman’s risk for heart disease.
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33.
Explain various tests available to diagnose heart disease.
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34.
Identify risk factors that contribute to high blood pressure.
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35.
List various medicines used to treat high blood pressure.
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36.
Describe atherosclerosis and its major symptoms.
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37.
Explain angina and identify four signs that may indicate one is having a heart attack.
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38.
Distinguish between stable angina and unstable angina.
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39.
List signs of a heart attack and explain tests that can diagnose a heart attack.
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40.
List nine risk factors for coronary artery disease.
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41.
Describe the effect of the stroke on the body as it affects certain parts of the brain.
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42.
Identify some common triggers or causes of asthma.
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D
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43.
Describe and differentiate between TB infection and TB disease.
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D
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44.
Describe three types of diabetes and their symptoms.
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45.
Explain glucose tests that provide a diagnosis of diabetes.
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46.
Explain hypoglycemia and list its symptoms.
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47.
Identify conditions that would put a woman at greater risk for urinary tract infection (UTI).
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48.
Explain how a UTI is diagnosed.
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49.
List some signs and symptoms of interstitial cystitis (IC) and explain how it is diagnosed.
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50.
Explain the bladder system and describe how it works.
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51.
Describe different types of urinary incontinence.
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D
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52.
Describe various treatments for urinary incontinence.
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D
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53.
List symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and explain how diet and stress affect IBS.
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54.
Explain what causes inflammatory bowel disease. (IBD).
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55.
Describe the symptoms and treatment of two most common forms of IBD, ulcerative colitis, (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD).
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56.
Describe various types of anemia and their causes.
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D
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57.
List the iron requirement for children and women at various age groups.
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58.
List various signs of hemochromatosis and describe treatment for hemochromatosis.
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59.
Describe the symptoms of bleeding disorders and their treatment.
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60.
Explain what causes varicose and spider veins.
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61.
Cite some of the most common examples of autoimmune diseases.
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62.
List common symptoms associated with allergies.
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63.
Describe the treatment of allergies and possible side effects from treatment.
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64.
Describe various types of arthritis and their symptoms.
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65.
Describe various treatments for arthritis.
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D
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66.
Describe chronic fatigue syndrome, its causes, and its signs and symptoms.
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67.
List symptoms of fibromyalgia and explain its diagnosis.
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68.
Describe the symptoms of Graves’ Disease.
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69.
Distinguish between Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.
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70.
Describe various forms of lupus and their symptoms.
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71.
Describe four major treatments for lupus.
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72.
Describe various types of thyroid disorders and their symptoms.
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73.
Explain how acne develops.
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74.
Describe the treatment for acne.
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75.
Describe five forms of psoriasis and their general treatment.
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76.
List behaviors or warning signs that may indicate the presence of an eating disorder.
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77.
Describe various eating disorders and explain what causes eating disorders.
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78.
List several signs of anorexia nervosa.
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79.
Describe how anorexia affects a person’s whole body.
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80.
List several signs of bulimia nervosa.
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81.
Describe the three types of postpartum depression women can have after giving birth.
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82.
List signs of postpartum depression.
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83.
Describe five types of anxiety disorders and their symptoms.
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84.
List symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.
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85.
List symptoms of specific and social phobias.
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86.
Describe how phobias are treated.
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87.
Identify various causes of dementia.
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88.
List symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
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89.
Describe how stress can affect a woman’s body and health.
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90.
Describe several techniques to help one handle stress better.
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91.
Explain what caregivers can do to prevent stress and burnout.
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92.
Describe various types of sleeping disorders.
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93.
Describe the treatment for insomnia.
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94.
Describe sleep apnea and identify people who are more likely to develop sleep apnea.
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95.
Describe various symptoms of narcolepsy.
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96.
Describe restless legs syndrome and its common symptoms.
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97.
List common STDs and their symptoms.
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98.
Provide a classification of five types of hepatitis.
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99.
Outline safe-sex practices that would lower chances of getting hepatitis.
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100.
Describe four stages of syphilis and list signs of syphilis in each of these stages.
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101.
Describe the signs and symptoms of gonorrhea.
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102.
List symptoms of genital herpes.
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103.
Explain how a person can become infected with HIV.
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104.
Explain how alcohol affects women differently than men.
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105.
Describe fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and the birth defects or problems caused by it.
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106.
Outline steps to help a woman quit smoking for good.
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107.
Identify problems caused to the body by date rape drugs, such as GHB, Ketamine and Rohypnol.
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108.
Describe the practice of female genital cutting (FGC) and explain why it is still practiced.
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109.
Describe major health problems that affect a lot of African American women.
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110.
Identify health conditions for which lesbians are at risk or tend to be at greater risk than women are in general.
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111.
Discuss prohibited ingredients in cosmetics and related safety issues.
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