Physical Health
How many 8-ounce glasses of water should you drink per day?
8!! Water helps every organ in your body to function properly!
Name 2 things that can help reduce anxiety.
Possible answers: exercise, mindfulness, breathing exercises, talking to someone, journaling, listening to music, coloring, going for a walk, etc.
What is self-esteem?
A person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin!
Who should you talk to if you're having undesirable side effects after starting a new medication?
Your doctor! While you're here, you can also mention it to the nurse, therapist, or your parents, but make sure you still speak to the doctor!!
How many times per week should teens exercise and for how many minutes per day?
3x per week, 30 mins per day!
What is stress? +100 bonus points if you can name the three main stress responses!
Stress is the body's reaction to any change in one's environment that requires a physical, mental, and/or emotional response. Bonus: fight, flight, or freeze!
What does it mean to set boundaries?
Setting boundaries means enforcing limits on what you think is unacceptable behavior for yourself or others. Boundaries communicate your wants and needs while also protecting your integrity and well-being!
How many chambers are in the heart? +100 bonus points if you can name them!
4! Bonus: we have 2 atria (right atrium and left atrium) and 2 ventricles (right and left).
What is the difference between prescription medications and over-the-counter medications?
Prescription medications require a prescription from a doctor and are filled by a pharmacist; over-the-counter medications are available at your local pharmacy or grocery store and do not require a prescription (ex. Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Tums, etc).
What is the most important thing you can do to prevent transmission of infectious organisms?
Wash your hands!! 20 seconds with soap and warm water.
What is the most common mental health condition in the U.S.?
Anxiety disorders.
Define resilience.
Resilience is the ability to quickly recover from or adapt to change and difficulty. Resilience is a strong predictor of success and satisfaction with life, and is associated with improved mental health outcomes.
Which blood type is rarest in humans?
AB negative! <1% of the human population has this blood type.
What is a PRN medication?
PRN means "as needed"; a PRN is any medication that you do not take at a scheduled time. Examples include Ibuprofen, Tylenol, cough medicine, or a psychiatric PRN like hydroxyzine or propranolol.
Which vitamin is difficult to get an adequate amount of through food alone?
At what age do 50% of mental health disorders begin?
Age 14.
Explain the difference between Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
Intelligence quotient (IQ) measures cognitive ability, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Emotional intelligence (EQ) measures the ability to understand and manage emotions, both personal and in others. EQ has been shown to be more important than IQ; higher EQ is linked to leadership, improved social relationships, academic achievement, and work performance/career success.
What is the main function of red blood cells?
To carry oxygen to the body's tissues.
What are the signs and symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome?
High heart rate, high blood pressure, fever, sweating, tremors, agitation/confusion, muscle stiffness, and dilated pupils.
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is the name given to the "good" kind of which substance found in the human body?
Cholesterol!
When is Mental Health Awareness month?
May!!
Why is understanding emotions important when making decisions?
Emotions influence our choices and behaviors. Emotions give us information about situations and they prepare the body for action.
What is the hardest material in the human body?
Enamel!
Name two neurotransmitters that are targeted by psychiatric medications.
Potential answers: dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, and GABA.