Congestive heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart _________ as well as it should
Doesnβt pump blood
Autistic girls are commonly misdiagnosed with this personality disorder instead of autism
Borderline Personality Disorder
Congestive heart failure leads to _________ buildup in the lungs and extremities
Fluid
Males are _________ times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females
4
Name 1 common symptom of congestive heart failure
Ex. Shortness of breath, swelling of the legs and feet, blueish or grayish skin
Dyslexia can be found in this percentage of the general population
About 10-20%
Congestive heart failure is the most common diagnosis in hospitalized patients over the age of _________
65
Because girls are commonly under or misdiagnosed, _________ of autistic girls are still not diagnosed at age 18
80%
One of these medications is not prescribed for congestive heart failure: vasodilator, diuretic, aldosterone inhibitors, ACE inhibitors, fluvoxamine, digitalis glycosides, anticoagulants, beta-blockers, tranquilizers
Fluvoxamine, used for OCD and Social Anxiety Disorder
OCD is often misdiagnosed. One study found that family physicians misdiagnosed this percentage of OCD cases
50.5%