Autism
Are boys or girls more likely to be diagnosed with autism?
Boys
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
What is the main diagnostic criteria for Tourette Syndrome?
Need both multiple motor and vocal tics
What is the closest star to Earth?
The sun
Name a co-morbidity that can coincide with autism?
ADHD, aggression, anxiety, depression, OCD, sleep issues, seizures
What is the 1st line medication treatment for ADHD?
Stimulants
Does shoulder shrugging constitute a simple motor or complex motor tic?
simple motor
In the original "Oregon Trail" game, made in 1971, what were the four infectious diseases that could kill members of your party?
Typhoid, Cholera, Measles, Dysentery
At what age can patients be reliably diagnosed by and what is the average age of diagnosis?
2 years; 5 years
What pharmacologic class does atomoxetine belong to?
Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors
Which medications can be used for Tourette Syndrome that can also be beneficial for ADHD?
Clonidine; Guanfacine; Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists
The Galapagos Islands are a province located in which country?
Ecuador
What determines the severity levels of autism?
How much support is needed and severity of social communication and repetitive behaviors
What is the prodrug of dextroamphetamine?
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
After how many days should tetrabenazine be re-titrated?
5 days
How many chromosomes does a cow have?
60
About what percentage of people with autism have a seizure disorder?
30%
How long can the Daytrana patch be worn?
9 hours
What medications should be avoided with tetrabenazine and valbenazine?
MAOIs
What does the "c" in the equation "e=mc2" stand for?
The speed of light