Sleep
ADHD
Anxiety
Issues with Meds
Potluck
100
An herbal supplement used to help sleep that is already naturally produced in the body
What is melatonin?
100
The meaning of ADHD
What is Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
100
Symptoms associated with anxiety (name 3)
What is restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep problems, or shortness of breath?
100
Taking your medications as prescribed and not missing any doses
What is compliance?
100
The soft drink that originally contained cocaine, but had the ingredient removed in 1903
What is Coca-Cola?
200
Over-the-counter medications that can be used to help sleep
What is Benadryl, Unisom, or NyQuil?
200
Symptoms of ADHD (name 2)
What is acting without thinking, hyperactivity, inability to sit still, or lack of attention to detail?
200
The 2 main drug classes used to treat anxiety
What are benzodiazepines and antidepressants?
200
An adverse reaction to a medication that may lead to a rash, throat swelling, difficulty breathing, or anaphylaxis
What is a drug allergy?
200
An event that causes throat closing, trouble breathing, swelling, itchiness, or rash
What is an allergic reaction?
300
The sleep cycle during which one has rapid eye movements and dreams
What is REM sleep?
300
The most commonly used class of medications used to treat ADHD
What are stimulants?
300
An example of a benzodiazepine
What is lorazepam, clonazepam, alprazolam, or diazepam?
300
The result of not taking your medication as prescribed
What are worsened symptoms?
300
The number of years it takes to develop a new drug
What is 10-15 years?
400
Antidepressant commonly prescribed at low doses to help with sleep
What is trazodone, doxepine, amitriptyline, or nortriptyline?
400
Prescription medications used to treat ADHD (name 2)
What is Strattera, Adderall, Concerta, Vocalen, Metadate, Ritalin, or Vyvanse?
400
The meaning of OCD
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
400
When a medication, substance, or food increases or decreases blood levels of another medication
What is a drug interaction?
400
A warning to alert you of a serious side effect or life-threatening risk
What is a Black Box Warning?
500
A commonly prescribed medication for sleep that is a controlled substance due to its addiction potential
What is Ambien, Lunesta, or Sonata?
500
A non-stimulant used to treat ADHD
What is Strattera?
500
Result of long-term use of benzodiazepines
What are addiction and abuse?
500
The result of abruptly stopping antidepressants
What are withdrawal symptoms (e.g. headache, nausea, diarrhea, muscle aches, insomnia, etc.)?
500
The chemical messenger in the brain that affects emotions, thoughts, and behaviors
What is serotonin?
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