Tourette Syndrome (NV)

1. Tics may be exacerbated by environmental triggers or heightened emotions during stressful situations or periods of anger, fear, anxiety, or excitement.

True

False

2. A tic is a sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movement or vocalization.

True

False

3. The exact cause of Tics ______________________

Is unknown

Comes from a mother using illcilt drugs while she is pregnant

Is due to an brain injury

Comes from a child being born prematurely

4. The type, location, and severity of tics ________________.

May change over time

Will always be the same

Vary by an individual’s race

Worsen as a child gets older

5. What is a social impact of Tics?

All options are correct

Increased self-consciousness, more likely in the presence of associated disorders

Withdrawal from social situations

Problems in school or work place

6. Which of the following is considered a Tic Disorder?

All options are correct

Tourette Syndrome

Persistent (Chronic) Tic Disorder

Provisional (Transient) Tic Disorder

7. Sudden brief, meaningless movements such as eye blinking, grimacing, twitching, mouth movements, head jerking and shoulder shruging can be indicative of a __________________.

Simple Motor Tic

Complex Motor Tic

Simple Phonic Tic

Bioplar Disorder

8. Tic Disorders usually develop in children between the ages of _____________.

3-7 years old

8-11 years old

12-13 years old

15-17 year old

9. Which is not an appropriate treatment for Tic Disorders?

Acupuncture

Education

Habit Reversal Therapy

Medication

10. Approximately, what percentage of children diagnosed with a Tic Disorder are also diagnosed with ADHD?

50%

25%

75%

90%

Tourette Syndrome (Nv)