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24 Cards in this Set
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Autonomy |
The confidence that a person can control his or her own body, impulses, and environment. |
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A group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems. |
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |
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Prenatal Care |
Steps that a pregnant female can take to provide for her own health and the health of the baby. |
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Chorionic Villi Sampling |
A procedure in which a small piece of membrane is removed from the chorion, a layer of the tissue that develops into the placenta. |
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A procedure in which a syringe is inserted through a pregnant female's abdominal wall to remove a sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing fetus. |
Amniocentesis |
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Chromosomes |
Threadlike structures found within the nucleus of a cell that carry the codes for inherited traits. |
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Genes |
The basic units of heredity. |
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The process of inserting normal genes into human cells to correct genetic disorders. |
Gene Therapy |
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Disorders caused partly or completely by a defect in genes. |
Genetic Disorders |
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Suicide |
The act of intentionally taking one's own life. |
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Drug Therapy |
The us of certain medications to treat or reduce the symptoms of a mental disorder. |
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Alienation |
Feeling isolated or separated from everyone else. |
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An ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional. |
Psychotherapy |
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Depression |
A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness. |
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Stigma |
A mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others. |
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A lack of strong feeling, interest, or concern. |
Apathy |
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The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen. |
Anxiety |
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Schizophrenia |
A mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality. |
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Teens with personality disorders are? |
Unable to regulate their emotions. |
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OTC Medicines |
Medicines you can buy without a prescription. |
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Prescription Medicines |
Medicines that cannot be used without the written approval of a licensed physician or a nurse practitioner. |
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Substances other than food that change the structure of the body or mind. |
Drugs |
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The interaction of two or more medicines that results in a greater effect than when the medicines are taken alone. |
Synergistic Effect |
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Reactions to medicine other than the one intended. |
Side Effects |
