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The prevalence of major neurocognitive disorder in adults over the age of 65 is


A) around 0.5%.
B) less than 1%.
C) about 3%.
D) a little over 5%.

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Compared to most disorders, Huntington's disease is very unusual because it is


A) the result of one gene.
B) influenced by many genes.
C) always a cause of neurocognitive disorder.
D) associated with subcortical impairment.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Typical psychosocial intervention for a patient with delirium includes


A) restraining the patient to prevent self-harm.
B) placing the person in a new environment.
C) reassurance and surrounding with familiar belongings.
D) excluding the patient from any medical decision to avoid increased anxiety.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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The progression of cognitive deterioration in neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is


A) slow during early stages and late stages, and rapid during middle stages.
B) rapid during early and late stages, and slow during middle stages.
C) slow and progressive throughout the individual's life.
D) slow in the early stages and rapid during late stages.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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All of the following are causes of neurocognitive disorder EXCEPT


A) HIV.
B) vitamin B12 deficiency.
C) pneumonia.
D) traumatic brain injury.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Describe the differences and similarities between neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease and vascular neurocognitive disorder.

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Which of the following groups is likely to show delirium?


A) older adults
B) AIDS patients
C) cancer patients
D) all of these

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A key difference between vascular neurocognitive disorder and Alzheimer's disease is/are


A) rate of onset.
B) prevalence.
C) gender distribution.
D) all of the above

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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


A) Jabulani (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) Vuzi (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) All of the above

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The progress of cognitive deterioration in Alzheimer's disease is most rapid during the _____ stages of the disease.


A) early
B) middle
C) late
D) advanced

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Psychological and social influences involved in neurocognitive disorder


A) help determine the onset and course.
B) are direct causes.
C) have no influence.
D) have not been studied.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Appropriate treatment goals for a patient recently diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder include all of the following EXCEPT


A) reverse the neurological damage already done.
B) improve lifestyle to prevent further neurological damage.
C) reduce the current rate of decline.
D) learn strategies to compensate for existing limitations.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Substance-induced delirium is a major problem for the elderly because


A) they are more likely to take prescription medications than other age groups.
B) their bodies are less able to process and eliminate drugs.
C) improper use of medication is likely to have serious side effects.
D) all of the above

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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What is the primary goal of most psychosocial treatments for neurocognitive disorder?


A) relieve depression
B) enhance the lives of those with the disease, as well as their family members
C) treat the anxiety associated with knowing that the disorder is progressive
D) enhance family functioning

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following is TRUE of major neurocognitive disorder?


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) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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Some types of Down's syndrome predispose the individual to developing


A) chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
B) Parkinson's disease.
C) Alzheimer's disease.
D) vascular neurocognitive disorder.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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


A) memory.
B) perception.
C) dreaming.
D) attention.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following environmental stressors appears to be a significant factor in the later development of neurocognitive disorder (including that caused by Alzheimer's disease) ?


A) smoking
B) low blood pressure
C) repeated head trauma
D) exposure to high levels of aluminium

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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The prevalence of major neurocognitive disorder in adults over the age of 85 is


A) 1-5%.
B) 10-15%.
C) 20-40%.
D) more than 50%.

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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Johannes was recently diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.After researching his treatment options, he decides to try medication and attempt to make the most of his remaining abilities.Johannes plans to stay as physically and mentally active as possible for as long as he can and to use compensation strategies if necessary.His decision


A) makes little sense as there are more aggressive biological treatments that are effective.
B) seems reasonable given the fact that there are no effective treatments available.
C) ignores the additional demands that his decision will ultimately place on his caregivers.
D) makes little sense since intensive psychosocial intervention has been shown to be effective.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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