Know your levels of illness prevention!

by Cathy Parkes August 16, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

Know your levels of prevention!

Primary: Focuses on prevention of a disease/disorder from occurring. E.g., Immunizations.

Secondary: Focuses on early detection and screening for diseases/disorders. E.g., Mammograms.

Tertiary: Focuses on rehabilitation of those already diagnosed with a disease/disorder. E.g., Physical therapy after a stroke.

Authoritarian vs. Authoritative Parenting

Authoritarian parents are those who are strict and require high control but offer little warmth. Authoritative parents have moderate-high control, but offer high amounts of warmth.

Because oxybutynin is used to treat overactive bladder by inhibiting acetylcholine in the bladder, assess for anticholinergic symptoms. These include dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, and blurred vision.