Question 1

One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of Alzheimer's type dementia for individuals of varying educational level is that

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A)   the abilities acquired through formal education help compensate for some of the deficits of the disorder.
B)   the type of mental activity associated with formal education places an additional burden on the brain that makes symptoms worse once a person has the disorder.
C)   knowledge acquired through formal education helps one avoid exposure to environmental stimuli that might influence the disorder.
D)   the type of work that most college graduates pursue is less likely to expose the individual to the stressors associated with the disorder.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Typical psychosocial intervention for a patient with delirium includes

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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) A) and C)

Question 3

Cognitive disorders are often associated with changes in _____________.

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A)   behavior and personality
B)   anxiety and depression
C)   paranoia
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

A gene with a 100% chance of causing Alzheimer disease is identified as ______________.

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A)   deterministic
B)   Susceptible
C)   relative
D)   functionalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

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

Question 6

The symptoms of dementia associated with substance dependence are most similar to the symptoms observed in _______________.

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A)   vascular dementia
B)   Alzheimer's type dementia
C)   Huntington's disease
D)   HIV-induced dementiaE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Why are the symptoms of vascular dementia so different in each patient?

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A)   It is not known why patients with vascular dementia have different symptoms.
B)   The symptoms relate to the area of the brain damaged.
C)   The symptoms depend upon the person's other medical conditions.
D)   Patients tend to be elderly and easily confused.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

During the late stages of dementia,the _____________ probably experiences the greatest need for psychosocial treatment.

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A)   caregiver
B)   patient
C)   family
D)   healthcare providerE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The most common cause of dementia is ______________.

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A)   a history of substance abuse
B)   Alzheimer's disease
C)   improper use of prescription drugs
D)   syphilisE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Supportive counseling for caregivers of people with dementia

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A)   seems to be more necessary for African-American families than for Caucasian families.
B)   may involve assertiveness training, though little evidence for its effectiveness exists.
C)   includes information about the causes and treatments of the disorder, and even about financial and legal issues.
D)   all of these are true except aE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Describe the typical causes of amnestic disorder.

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Question 12

Delirium brought on by withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs is generally treated with

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A)   rest and reassurance.
B)   antipsychotic medication.
C)   antidepressant medication.
D)   restraining the patient until the withdrawal symptoms are over.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

If the findings from the study regarding the writings of a group of Catholic nuns (Massie et al.,1996) are correct,which of the following individuals is most likely to eventually develop Alzheimer's type dementia?

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A)   John, whose writing is very descriptive and a bit bizarre.
B)   Mary, whose writing has many religious themes.
C)   Maureen, whose writing is mostly about animals.
D)   Lisa, whose writing describes events in very brief terms.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A possible external cause of dementia involves ____________________.

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A)   repeated head trauma
B)   constant stress
C)   sleep deprivation
D)   smokingE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The inability to recognize objects is called _____________.

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A)   agnosia
B)   alexia
C)   anhedonia
D)   apraxiaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Delirium,dementia,and amnestic disorders typically develop

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A)   from complications of birth.
B)   as part of the normal aging process.
C)   in late adulthood.
D)   as temporary conditions.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The prevalence of dementia in adults between the ages of 65 and 74 is ____________.

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A)   .5%
B)   1%
C)   3%
D)   5%E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Only some of the patients diagnosed with ______________ and _____________ go on to develop dementia.

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A)   Alzheimer's; Huntington's disease
B)   Pick's disease; Huntington's disease
C)   Huntington's disease; Parkinson's disease
D)   Parkinson's disease; Pick's diseaseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Research into the causes of Alzheimer's type dementia indicates the influence of

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A)   multiple genes.
B)   a single gene.
C)   environmental toxins.
D)   high levels of aluminum.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

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

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A)   they are more likely to take many medications.
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 aboveE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 15: Cognitive Disorders

The inability to recognize objects is called _____________.

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A possible external cause of dementia involves ____________________.

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Cognitive disorders are often associated with changes in _____________.

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Why are the symptoms of vascular dementia so different in each patient?

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During the late stages of dementia,the _____________ probably experiences the greatest need for psychosocial treatment.

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The symptoms of delirium tend to develop

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One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of Alzheimer's type dementia for individuals of varying educational level is that

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The most common cause of dementia is ______________.

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Supportive counseling for caregivers of people with dementia

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If the findings from the study regarding the writings of a group of Catholic nuns (Massie et al.,1996) are correct,which of the following individuals is most likely to eventually develop Alzheimer's type dementia?

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Typical psychosocial intervention for a patient with delirium includes

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Delirium brought on by withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs is generally treated with

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The prevalence of dementia in adults between the ages of 65 and 74 is ____________.

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Delirium,dementia,and amnestic disorders typically develop

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Only some of the patients diagnosed with ______________ and _____________ go on to develop dementia.

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A gene with a 100% chance of causing Alzheimer disease is identified as ______________.

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The symptoms of dementia associated with substance dependence are most similar to the symptoms observed in _______________.

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Describe the typical causes of amnestic disorder.

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