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Acne Vulgaris a. Inflammatory skin condition associated w/ papules & pustules involving the pilosebaceous units b. Pathophys: 4 main factors – follicular hyperkeratinization, increased sebum production, Propionibacterium acne overgrowth & inflammatory response c. S/S: common in areas w/ increased sebaceous glands (face, back, chest, upper arms i. Comedones – small, noninflammatory bumps from clogged pores 1. Open comedones = blackheads (INCOMPLETE blockage) 2. Closed comedones = white...

GI/Nutritional (50%) 1) Abdominal Pain RUQ Epigastric LUQ Periumbilical RLQ Suprapubic LLQ Colonic Colitis, Diverticulitis Early appendicitis Appendicitis, colitis, diverticulitis, IBD, IBS Appendicitis, colitis, diverticulitis, IBD, IBS Colitis, diverticulitis, IBD, IBS Biliary Cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, cholangitis Cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, cholangitis Hepatic Abscess, hepatitis, mass Pulm PNA, embolus Cardiac MI, pericarditis Angina, MI, pericarditis Va...

GTPAL o Gravida o Term o Preterm o Abortion o Living Normal Physiology  Phase 1 – Follicular phase [proliferative phase] Days 1-14 o ESTROGEN predominates  Endometrium thickens = proliferation  GnRH   FSH & LH o Ovaries   FSH = follicle stimulating hormone  follicle & egg maturation   LH = stimulates follicle to produce estrogen o ESTROGEN Causes NEGATIVE FEEDBACK to HPO system Stops new follicles from maturing  OVULATION Days 12-14 ...

1) Bipolar I Disorder a. RF: FHx/1st-degree relative is strongest RF, men = women b. 1% of population, avg age of onset is 20s-30s, new onset is rare after 50 yrs c. The earlier the onset, the greater likelihood of psychotic features & the poorer the prognosis d. Diagnostic Criteria: i. At least 1 manic or mixed episode (only requirement) – manic episodes often cycle with occasional depressive episodes but major depressive episodes are not required for the dx ii. Mania = abnormal & per...

Developmental psychology is the branch of psychology that studies how people change as they age. This course focuses on the description, prediction, and explanation of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of age-related change, from conception to old age

This course takes a feminist perspective to analyze portrayals of sex and gender in film with a particular emphasis on how men and masculinity can be represented. The focus is on how films construct different notions of gender, how films can be read in different ways, and to what social uses film portrayals may be put. The course includes lectures on film criticism, gender theory, and theories of representation, as well as screenings and discussion.

Developmental psychology is the branch of psychology that studies how people change as they age. This course focuses on the description, prediction, and explanation of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of age-related change, from conception to old age

An examination of the major psychological disorders including depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders, psychosomatic disorders, organic disorders, and the disorders of childhood. Emphasis is placed on the description and classification of psychopathology and on the research relating to etiology and treatment.