Nick Testing for Early Bird-Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease Screenings

Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease Screenings

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The AAMA e-Learning Center's November 2021 update elaborates on the necessity of medical terminology and anatomical knowledge for healthcare professionals, particularly in preventive care. It highlights the fundamental anatomical directional terms, such as anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, lateral, medial, proximal, distal, superficial, and deep, and how these terms are essential for precise communication in patient care and medical documentation.<br /><br />The document outlines the major human body systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, lymphatic, integumentary, nervous, reproductive, muscular, skeletal, and urinary systems, and emphasizes the importance of understanding both anatomy (body parts) and physiology (functions) for disease management.<br /><br />It stresses the preventive care approach by discussing disease screenings that can save lives. Six critical diseases that benefit significantly from early detection include osteoporosis, breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, and skin cancer, and the document provides detailed screening guidelines for each.<br /><br />For osteoporosis, bone mineral density (BMD) tests like central DXA are recommended for women over 65 and men and women with other risk factors. Breast cancer screening suggests annual mammograms for women aged 45-54, with adjustments based on risk factors. Cervical cancer screening involves HPV vaccinations and regular Pap tests based on age groups. Colorectal cancer screening options include colonoscopies, CT colonography, and annual stool tests beginning at age 45. Prostate cancer screenings focus on PSA tests and digital rectal examinations, especially for men over 50 or those with higher risk factors. For skin cancer, regular self-examinations and physician evaluations using the ABCDE rule for melanoma are recommended.<br /><br />The document advocates a collaborative team approach for managing preventive care, highlighting the need for reminder systems and the roles of medical assistants in coordinating and documenting screenings. This strategy aims to improve patient compliance and ensure timely preventive measures.

Keywords

medical terminology

anatomical knowledge

preventive care

disease screenings

body systems

breast cancer

cervical cancer

colorectal cancer

prostate cancer

skin cancer