Self care
what is the recommended daily amount of sleep for a teenager?
8-10 hours
What is the body’s largest organ
Skin
Found naturally in the body, this medication regulates your sleep-wake cycle
Melatonin
What is the generic name for Abilify?
Aripiprazole
An activity that prepares your muscles for work.
What is a warmup?
name 3 ways to practice mindfulness and stress management?
deep breathing, meditation, journaling, etc.
what is the function of the heart in the body?
Pumping blood carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body
Atomic number 3 on the periodic table, this medication can also be used to treat bipolar disorder and depression.
Lithium
What is another name for Sertraline?
Zoloft
Long distance running is an example of an _________________ exercise.
endurance
Why is water important for your overall health?
Proper hydration helps regulate body temperature and blood pressure, supports digestion and keeps skin healthy.
What is the role of the nervous system in the body?
Controls and coordinates all bodily functions
This anticonvulsant medicatiiin is also commonly used to stabilize mood
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)
What type of medication is Cymbalta (duloxetine) ?
SNRI antidepressant
Name 3 physical signs of stress.
Increased heart rate (tachycardia) , increased sweating (diaphoresis) , rapid breathing (tachypnea)
Name 2 types of joints, and give an example of each
Ball and socket (hip, shoulder), hinge (elbow), pivot (neck)
What does SSRI stand for?
Selective Serotonin Re-uptake inhibitor
Name an intended use for Trazodone
Insomnia, anxiety
A medical checkup before playing a sport.
What is a Sports physical?
How many minutes does the average American set aside for self care per week?
65 minutes/ week
Femur
____ are chemical messengers that send signals between nerve cells in the brain.
Neurotransmitters.
Psychiatric medications work by altering the way the brain produces, stores, and releases neurotransmitters.
What classification of drug is Buspar?
Anxiolytic (anti-anxiety)