The Elves frequently pulled all-nighters to prepare for The Christmas Eve delivery. Santa had to limit hot cocoa intake because the eleves were exceeding safe caffeine limits. What is the safe caffeine limit?
400mg
Bob Cratchet could not afford to feed his large family on what Scrooge paid him. Mrs. Cratchet did not want any more children. List two forms of birth control during Dicken's time.
Condoms and Natural Family Planning
There was an outbreak of Flu amongst the Elves. What is the best way to protect yourself from an Upper Respiratory Infection?
Handwashing
The most likely cause of the yellowing of the Grinches skin and eyes.
Hepatitis
There were no child labor laws in the North Pole. Elf children are exposed to constant stress. This creates changes in what pathways.
Neuro Pathways
Rudolf liked to drink a Red Bull before Reindeer games. How much caffeine does a 8.3 ounce Red Bull contain?
80 mg
Scrooge's extreme paranoia of people stealing his money and seeing spirits that tell him to change the future are symptoms of what mental health disorder?
Schizophrenia
Papa Elf often snored and stopped breathing during sleep. Doctor Elf suspected which sleep disorder?
Sleep Apnea
The Grinch was overcome by guilt and shame after stealing the Who's Christmas. He decides he will stop drinking. Should he be worried about having a seizure during the dinner? What is the time window for seizure to occur?
The first 48 hours
The North Pole recently implemented two childhood vaccines that prevent strains of Hepatitis. Which strains are covered? (Hint...same as the U.S.)
Hep A and B
Rudolf was getting frisky with the other reindeer while Santa delivered presents. Prancer developed Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). What two major health complications are associated with PID?
Infertility and ectopic pregnancy.
It is rumored that Tiny Tim's mother drank heavily during her pregnancy. List three features of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Smooth philtrum, eyes spaced widely apart, flat nasal bridge, thin upper lip, small head circumference.
Some Elves suffered from night sweats, weight loss and bouts of coughing. What might the the North Pole Department of Health be worried about?
A TB outbreak
The citizens of Whoville all took an ACE's questionnaire. If they were a modern American society, how many would have an ACE score of 4 or more?
1 in 6
Mrs. Claus gets Pap Smears regularly by Dr. Kringle. This detects against what type of cancer from what virus?
Cervical Cancer from Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
It was rumored that Rudolf's red nose was due to his excessive spiked eggnog habit. What is considered binge drinking for a male reindeer (let's say it's the same as an adult male)
5 drinks in a sitting.
Some say Scrooge suffered from Wet Brain. What vitamin supplement should he have taken to prevent this?
Vitamine B1 (Thiamine)
The elves complained about long hours and poor working conditions in the work shop. They complained of not getting enough sleep. What is a minimum of hours of rest?
At least 7 hours.
Cindy-Lou-Who is having trouble sleeping and feels unsafe after the Christmas Eve break in. Her parents should take her to see what type of therapist?
A trauma informed
Santa finally kicked his tobacco pipe smoking habit. How much longer (Years) do non-smokers live than smokers.
about 10 years.
Sometimes Santa used Cocaine to stay awake to get all the gifts delivered on Christmas Eve. List three symptoms associated with Cocaine Withdrawal.
Anxiety, Irritability, Depression,Poor concentration, Slowed thoughts and movements, Fatigue, hypersomnia, Increased appetite, Paranoia.
Some say Scrooge suffered from Tertiary Syphilis which was common during his time. List two symptoms of late stage Syphilis.
stroke, dementia, loss of coordination, paralysis, blindness, deafness, heart disease, skin rashes
If an elf goes to bed at 10 pm when should they stop drinking caffeine?
4pm
The Grinch seeks MAT after his Christmas Eve Meth Bender. What drug(s) is FDA approved for Methamphetamine?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin), Naltrexone
The elves had a training in Narcan Administration. They learned it takes Narcan ____ minutes to reach it's peak effectiveness and lasts ___ to ___ minutes
2 minutes
30-90 minutes