Question 1

There are fewer studies on vascular neurocognitive disorder because

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A)   it is less serious than neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease
B)   of its lower incidence rates as compared to Alzheimer's disease.
C)   its cause is clear and not in need of research.
D)   none of the aboveE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The symptoms of delirium tend to develop

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A)   very slowly, over the course of several years.
B)   very quickly, over the course of a few hours to a few days.
C)   moderately slowly, over the course of several months.
D)   either very quickly or very slowly, depending on the cause.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE of major neurocognitive disorder?

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A)   The number of new cases per year is decreasing.
B)   More men than women have major neurocognitive disorder.
C)   The financial costs of major neurocognitive disorder are decreasing.
D)   Major neurocognitive disorder rates are increasing as people live longer.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

When a person has major neurocognitive disorder, he or she may also experience delusions, depression, agitation, aggression, and/or apathy, all of which are due to

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A)   progressive deterioration of brain functioning.
B)   frustration experienced by these patients as they lose their cognitive abilities.
C)   neither of these
D)   both of theseE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is TRUE about vascular neurocognitive disorder?

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A)   The prevalence rate is 25% for those over age 80.
B)   The risk for women is slightly higher than men.
C)   The outcome is similar to that of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.
D)   The onset is about the same as for neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The amyloid plaques that accumulate in the brain of patients with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease are best described as

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A)   tangled, strand-like filaments.
B)   gummy protein deposits.
C)   plaques of dead nerve cells.
D)   mineral deposits.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Individuals who have the apo E44 gene of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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A)   are at increased risk
B)   have nearly a 100% chance
C)   are not at risk
D)   may or may not be at riskE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

In regard to neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease, having two genes for apolipoprotein (apo E4)

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A)   increases the risk of developing neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease, but does not relate to the age of onset.
B)   decreases the risk of developing neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease and raises the average age of onset.
C)   decreases the risk of developing neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease but lowers the average age of onset.
D)   increases the risk of developing neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease and decreases the average age of onset.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is characterized by

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A)   multiple cognitive deficits that progress over time.
B)   a few severe cognitive deficits that develop gradually and steadily.
C)   multiple cognitive deficits that develop quickly.
D)   a few severe cognitive deficits that develop quickly.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

From the following choices, the age group most likely to use prescription medications is .

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A)   infants and young children
B)   children and adolescents
C)   middle-aged adults
D)   older adultsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The symptoms of delirium tend to subside

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A)   very slowly, over the course of several years.
B)   relatively quickly.
C)   moderately slowly, over the course of several months.
D)   very slowly, if they ever subside at all.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

People with neurocognitive disorder sometimes suffer from agnosia, which is defined as the inability to _________.

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A)   use language
B)   understand language
C)   recognize and name objects
D)   remember events and placesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The conditions that are now called neurocognitive disorders typically cause impairment in all of the following primary abilities EXCEPT .

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A)   memory
B)   perception
C)   dreaming
D)   attentionE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

The condition called dementia pugilistica is diagnosed in .

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A)   baseball players
B)   boxers
C)   bowlers
D)   basketball playersE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following are problems associated with the medications used to treat neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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A)   Abilities only improve to the same point where they were 6 months prior to treatment.
B)   Any gains in ability are temporary.
C)   Many patients discontinue medication because of severe side effects and expense.
D)   All of these are significant problems with the medications used to treat neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to develop delirium?

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A)   Joe (age 76)  takes multiple medications for various medical conditions. Two new medications have just been prescribed for him, and he has already made a mistake taking the first dose.
B)   Jean (age 89)  is in good physical and mental health. This morning, she has a little bit of a head cold, but has not yet taken any medication for it.
C)   Mark (age 12)  woke up with a low-grade fever from the viral infection that has been going around his class this past week.
D)   Sarah (age 40)  was in a minor car accident but claims to feel fine.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Mr. Smith (age 72)  is brought to the hospital emergency room. His son explains that his father woke up this morning and was "not himself." Mr. Smith appears confused, agitated, and a bit frightened. He does not know his own name and cannot recognize his son. Mr. Smith's son reports that his father had been completely fine with no symptoms prior to that morning. Mr. Smith appears to be suffering from .

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A)   neurocognitive disorder due to Lewy Body disease
B)   neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease
C)   delirium
D)   amnestic disorderE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

The research finding of a negative correlation between smoking and neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is generally interpreted to mean that

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A)   research findings are sometimes in error.
B)   nicotine protects against neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease for most people.
C)   smoking may be helpful in protecting people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease.
D)   smoking may shorten the lives of smokers so they do not live long enough to develop neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

What is the typical response to medication that can be expected for a patient with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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A)   About one year without symptoms
B)   Doubling of life expectancy
C)   Temporary improvement in abilities
D)   Relief of physical but not cognitive symptomsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

One theory about the development of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease suggests that the formation of solid waxy proteins in the brain causes the disorder in a process similar to

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A)   cholesterol build-up in blood vessels causing cardiovascular disease.
B)   vascular spasms causing migraines.
C)   head trauma causing neuronal death.
D)   formation of scar tissue following an injury.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 15: Neurocognitive Disorders

The research finding of a negative correlation between smoking and neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is generally interpreted to mean that

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In regard to neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease, having two genes for apolipoprotein (apo E4)

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When a person has major neurocognitive disorder, he or she may also experience delusions, depression, agitation, aggression, and/or apathy, all of which are due to

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Individuals who have the apo E44 gene of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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From the following choices, the age group most likely to use prescription medications is .

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The condition called dementia pugilistica is diagnosed in .

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What is the typical response to medication that can be expected for a patient with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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One theory about the development of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease suggests that the formation of solid waxy proteins in the brain causes the disorder in a process similar to

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Which of the following are problems associated with the medications used to treat neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about vascular neurocognitive disorder?

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There are fewer studies on vascular neurocognitive disorder because

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Neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is characterized by

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The symptoms of delirium tend to subside

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Which of the following is TRUE of major neurocognitive disorder?

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Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to develop delirium?

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The conditions that are now called neurocognitive disorders typically cause impairment in all of the following primary abilities EXCEPT .

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The amyloid plaques that accumulate in the brain of patients with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease are best described as

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People with neurocognitive disorder sometimes suffer from agnosia, which is defined as the inability to _________.

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The symptoms of delirium tend to develop

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Exam 15: Neurocognitive Disorders

The research finding of a negative correlation between smoking and neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is generally interpreted to mean that

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In regard to neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease, having two genes for apolipoprotein (apo E4)

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When a person has major neurocognitive disorder, he or she may also experience delusions, depression, agitation, aggression, and/or apathy, all of which are due to

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Individuals who have the apo E44 gene of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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From the following choices, the age group most likely to use prescription medications is .

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The condition called dementia pugilistica is diagnosed in .

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What is the typical response to medication that can be expected for a patient with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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One theory about the development of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease suggests that the formation of solid waxy proteins in the brain causes the disorder in a process similar to

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Which of the following are problems associated with the medications used to treat neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about vascular neurocognitive disorder?

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There are fewer studies on vascular neurocognitive disorder because

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The symptoms of delirium tend to subside

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Which of the following is TRUE of major neurocognitive disorder?

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Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to develop delirium?

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The conditions that are now called neurocognitive disorders typically cause impairment in all of the following primary abilities EXCEPT .

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The amyloid plaques that accumulate in the brain of patients with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease are best described as

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