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Anxiety, Depression, Headaches and Hypthriodism Flashcards

1
Q 
Anxiety disorders affect approximately \_\_\_\_\_ million American adults.
Select one:
a. 40 
b. 50
c. 60
d. 70
A

a. 40

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Women are \_\_\_\_\_\_ as likely to experience anxiety symptoms as men.
Select one:
a. not
b. twice 
c. three times
d. four times
A

b. twice

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An imbalance of neurotransmitters \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ has been thought to be a cause of generalized anxiety disorder.
Select one:
a. dopamine; serotonin; melatonin
b. serotonin; epinepherine; adrenaline
c. norepinepherine; serotonin; GABA 
d. GABA; serotonin; epinepherine
A

c. norepinepherine; serotonin; GABA

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ can contribute to development and worsening of anxiety.
Select one:
a. Vegetables
b. Wheat
c. Dairy
d. Caffeine
A

d. Caffeine

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ at least 5 out of the 7 days a week has been shown to be helpful in co-managing anxiety.
Select one:
a. Drinking 2 glasses of red wine
b. Physical activity 
c. Time-restricted feeding
d. Sleeping in
A

b. Physical activity

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Q 
Nutritional support with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is recommended.
Select one:
a. protein powders
b. vitamin A
c. vitamin C
d. omega-3 fatty acids
A

d. omega-3 fatty acids

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ produced the greatest reduction in the symptoms of anxiety disorder.
Select one:
a. Yoga
b. Weight training
c. Aerobic exercise 
d. Tai Chi
A

c. Aerobic exercise

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Discontinuation of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ consumption is important because it has been shown to lower serotonin and catecholamine levels.
Select one:
a. alcohol 
b. coffee
c. tea
d. soft drinks
A

a. alcohol

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Vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folic acid (folate) are helpful in anxiety disorders because they are used for the synthesis of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. 5HTP
b. SAM-e 
c. Kava
d. Valerian
A

b. SAM-e

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SAM-e is contraindicated in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. major depression
b. postpartum depression
c. bipolar depression 
d. perinatal depression
Feedback
A

c. bipolar depression

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is used in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in both the United States and Europe.
Select one:
a. 5HTP
b. SAM-e
c. Kava 
d. Valerian
A

c. Kava

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is used as a tranquilizer and sedative.
Select one:
a. 5HTP
b. SAM-e
c. Kava
d. Valerian
A

d. Valerian

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ helped in a study of 185 women with anxiety and depression when treating auricular therapy.
Select one:
a. Yoga
b. Massage
c. Acupuncture 
d. Exercise
A

c. Acupuncture

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A minimum of 20 minutes daily of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ helped with relaxation in those with anxiety disorders.
Select one:
a. yoga
b. massage 
c. acupuncture
d. exercise
A

b. massage

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Women are \_\_\_\_\_\_ as often to experience depression than are men.
Select one:
a. about twice 
b. about three times
c. about five times
d. about ten times
A

a. about twice

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St. John’s Wort is contraindicated in those taking antidepressants?
Select one:
a. No, it’s totally safe for all people
b. Yes, may need to avoid recommending for those who are taking antidepressants and blood thinners

A

b. Yes, may need to avoid recommending for those who are taking antidepressants and blood thinners

17
Q 
5HTP directly helps to boost which neurotransmitter?
Select one:
a. dopamine
b. melatonin
c. serotonin 
d. GABA
A

c. serotonin

18
Q 
Meditation acts on the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ nervous systems.
Select one:
a. parasympathetic; autonomic
b. autonomic; central
c. central; parasympathetic
d. parasympathetic; sympathetic
A

d. parasympathetic; sympathetic

19
Q 
The three types of headaches are:
Select one:
a. migraines, cluster, and tension-type 
b. migraines, cluster, and sinus
c. tension-type, sinus, and cluster
d. migraines, sinus, and tension-type
A

a. migraines, cluster, and tension-type

20
Q 
Possibly due to fluctuating \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ levels, women are more likely to experience migraines than men after puberty.
Select one:
a. progesterone
b. testosterone
c. estrogen 
d. cortisol
A

c. estrogen

21
Q 
What type of headache responds fairly well to limiting caffeine, maintaining regular sleep, eating regular meals, and minimizing stress with regular exercise and relaxation?
Select one:
a. Sinus
b. Cluster
c. Tension-type
d. Migraines
A

d. Migraines

22
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a nutrient that can be used to help with headaches and since about 60% of US adults are already low in this nutrient, it would be a cost-effective place to start that could yield good results.
Select one:
a. Magnesium 
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin B12
d. Vitamin K
A

a. Magnesium

23
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is an herb that has been used in folk medicine for migraines and does have a few studies available. However, it should not be used in pregnancy women because of possible inhibition of platelets and has a history of being used in abortions.
Select one:
a. Ginkgo
b. Feverfew 
c. Ginger
d. Kava
A

b. Feverfew

24
Q 
In the article titled “Association between Headache and Sensitivities to Gluten and Dairy,” Perlmutter says that a food is considered a trigger if it results in a headache at least \_\_\_\_\_ of the time the food is consumed.
Select one:
a. 25% 
b. 50%
c. 75%
d. 100%
A

b. 50%

25
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are among the many extra-intestinal manifestations of gluten sensitivity and should be considered as non-pharmaceutical intervention.
Select one:
a. Headaches
b. Diarrhea 
c. Rashes
d. Seizures
A

a. Headaches

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