Substance Use
Mental Health Disorders
Stress
Medications
Christmas Trivia
100
Crack, cocaine, and coffee belong in this category...
Stimulants
100
In what disorder is serotonin and norepinephrine DECREASED in the brain?
Depression
100
What happens to your heart rate under stress?
It increases.
100
What type of medication is Prozac?
Antidepressant
100
What is the first name of Scrooge, the principal character of the novel, A Christmas Carol?
Ebenezer
200
What effect does stimulants have on the central nervous system (CNS)?
Excites or speeds up the CNS
200
Which disorder is characterized by episodes of both depression and mania?
Bipolar Disorder
200
What are two ways to reduce stress?
Exercise, self care activities, healthy coping skills...
200
Lithium is a drug that is commonly used to treat which disorder?
Bipolar disorder; Lithium is a mood stabilizer
200
How many ghosts are there in A Christmas Carol?
Four
300
Effects of this type of drug include seeing things that are not really there.
Hallucinogen
300
People with which disorder often have paranoia, hallucinations, and delusional thinking and often may not realize that they have a mental health disorder?
Schizophrenia
300
True or False? Stress manifests itself the same way in everyone.
False. It does NOT manifest itself the same way in everyone. Some people do not eat enough when they are stressed, while others binge-eat. Some develop insomnia during times of stress, while others sleep excessively.
300
What is the most important advantage of receiving an injection for antipsychotic meds?
They are long acting; most can last for up to 30 days.
300
What was the most likely reason that the Grinch hated Christmas?
His heart was two sizes too small
400
Alcohol is in which category of drugs?
Depressants
400
A client with what disorder might say, "I have no motivation to take care of my personal hygiene, I can't get out of the bed, and I feel like there is no hope for the future."
Depression
400
Name 3 common signs of stress.
Pounding heart rate Shaking Inability to make decisions Inability to act Lack of focus Hyperactivity Appetite changes Sleep pattern changes
400
When a person who has depression begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?
Energy levels and the ability to take action/make decisions
400
What was the name of the animated Christmas movie featuring Tom Hanks?
The Polar Express
500
Increased heart rate, weakness, seizures, and nausea may be symptoms of what?
Withdrawal
500
Someone with which disorder might say, "I did it because the news reporter on the morning news is out to get me and advised me to run away."
Schizophrenia
500
What are 3 relaxation techniques that can be utilized to reduce stress levels?
Meditation Deep Breathing Visualization Activities Aromatherapy Massage Therapy
500
Where should medications be stored?
In a cool, dry dark location.
500
Which milk-based beverage is available around the Christmas holidays and comes in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions?
Eggnog
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