Random Science Facts
What temperature does room temperature water boil at?
a. 100 degrees F
b. 316 degrees F
c. 212 degrees F
d. none of the above
212 degrees F, 100 degrees C
Name what class of medication Trazodone is?
Name three things important for your sleep hygiene:
Go to sleep at the same time every night
Limit daytime naps to 20 minutes
Keep your bedroom pitch black at night
Use your bed only for sleeping
Bedroom temperature 60-67 degrees
White noise
Avoid large meals at bedtime
Avoid blue light at bedtime (screens)
What is the loudest animal in the world?
A. Pistol Shrimp
B. Somali ostrich
C. African Brown Hawk
D. Meerkat
The loudest animal in the world is a mere 2cm long, prawn. The Pistol Shrimp is capable of snapping it’s claw shut so rapidly, that it creates a bubble which collapses to produce a sonic blast, louder than a Corncode’s sonic boom.
The shock wave can reach 230 decibels, louder than the sound of a gunshot. The imploding bubble for split seconds also generates temperates of 4,400C, nearly as hot as the sun, killing it’s prey. 1
Name the disorder:
Ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD)
What is the largest bone in the body?
A. Humerus
B. Radius
C. Vertebrae
D. Femur
D. Femur
Name at least three of the most important things to know about a medication.
Is it prescribed to me? (right person)
What is it called? (right medication)
Are there any important side effects?
Am I taking it at the right time? (right time)
Does anything interact with it that I need to avoid?
How am I supposed to take it? (right route... orally, sublingual, etc.)
How much sleep does a teen need each night?
A. 7-8 hours
B. 10-12 hours
C. 9-10 hours
D. 6-7 hours
C. 9-10 hours
What is the only mammal that can fly?
a bat
Name the disorder:
Characterized by intense fear, helplessness, and stress, affects normal life and functioning of the patient
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)
People with diabetes are unable to produce what chemical in the body?
insulin
What classification of medication is hydroxyzine / Vistaril?
a. antidepressant
b. anticonvulsant
c. antipsychotic
d. antihistamine
Name three reasons exercise is important for your mental health.
Sharper memory and thinking.
Higher self-esteem.
Better sleep.
More energy.
Stronger resilience.
Healthy coping.
In what state is it illegal to whisper in someone’s ear while they’re moose hunting?
Alaska
Name the Disorder:
Characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior
Schizophrenia
What does the word pulmonary mean?
related to the lungs
Where does Lithium (the medication used to stabilize mood, reduce suicidality or for treatment resistant depression) come from?
a. a specialized pharmaceutical lab
b. the earth
c. a derivative of hydrochlorothiazide and hydrogen dioxide
d. the moon
b. The earth! Lithium is a alkali metal, on the periodic table of elements. Often found in the ocean!
Why does deep breathing help calm you down?
increases the supply of oxygen to your brain and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes a state of calmness, lowers your heart rate and blood pressure, and can be a tool to help refocus your mind simultaneously
Which animal has the shortest lifespan?
A. Miniature Goldfish
B. Mayfly
C. Field Mouse
D. Wolf Spider
The shortest living animal in the world is the Mayfly. It’s entire lifespan is just 24hrs.
Name the disorder:
characterized by repetitive actions that seem impossible to stop.
OCD
At what age is the human brain fully developed?
The rational part of a teen’s brain isn’t fully developed and won’t be until age 25 or so. In fact, recent research has found that adult and teen brains work differently. Adults think with the prefrontal cortex, the brain’s rational part.
What classification of medication is Sertraline / Zoloft?
Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
What are healthy boundaries?
Being in tune with your emotions and needs in order to communicate your needs in a healthy, respectful manner with others.
Asking for what you need and want - taking control of your own happiness!
NOT yelling, lashing out, passive aggressiveness, etc.
True/False: a hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backwards
Hummingbirds are the only known birds that can also fly backwards.
They often do this when retreating away from flowers.
Name the treatment:
form of psychotherapy in which the person being treated is asked to recall distressing images; the therapist then directs the patient in one type of bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements or hand tapping
EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)