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HOSA Behavioral Health Questions and Answers Graded A+ What does ADHD stand for? attention deficit hyperactivity disorder What percent of children 13-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD? 9% What percent of adults have been diagnosed with ADHD? 4% What is ADHD characterized by? inattention, hyperact...

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HOSA Behavioral Health Questions and
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What does ADHD stand for? ✔✔attention deficit hyperactivity disorder




What percent of children 13-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD? ✔✔9%




What percent of adults have been diagnosed with ADHD? ✔✔4%




What is ADHD characterized by? ✔✔inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity




What causes ADHD? ✔✔environmental (cigarette smoking and drinking during pregnancy;

exposure to lead) and genetics




What are the most prescribed meds for ADHD? ✔✔stimulants




What types of medication are prescribed for ADHD? ✔✔stimulants, non-stimulants, and

antidepressants

,What common side effects of ADHD medication? ✔✔appetite problems, sleep problems,

anxiety, and irritability




What do stimulants do (ADHD)? ✔✔makes it easier for nerve receptors in the brain to

communicate with each other




What is the most common mental health concern in the US? ✔✔anxiety disorders




How many adults in the US have an anxiety disorder? ✔✔40 million (18%)




Which gender is more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder? ✔✔women are 60% more

likely than men




What occurs in all anxiety disorders? ✔✔persistent, excessive fear or worry in non-threatening

situations




What emotional symptoms of anxiety disorders? ✔✔feelings of dread, feeling tense, jumpy or

restless or irritability, anticipating the worst

, What are physical symptoms of anxiety disorders? ✔✔tachycardia, shortness of breath, upset

stomach, sweating, tremors, twitches, headache, fatigue, insomnia, frequent urination or diarrhea




What are symptoms of panic disorders ? ✔✔panic attacks; might include social isolation, or

avoiding going to specific places




What are the symptoms of phobias? ✔✔certain things cause irrational fear; people with specific

triggers may have several triggers; fear can take over their life




What are the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorders (GAD)? ✔✔chronic, exaggerated

worrying; headaches, tension, or nausea




What are the symptoms of social anxiety disorders? ✔✔intense fear driven by irrational worries

about social humiliation; may become isolated; panic attack symptoms are a common reaction




What are causes of anxiety disorders? ✔✔genetics: evidence that anxiety disorders run in

families; environment: stressful or traumatic event can be linked to development of an anxiety

disorder

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