Question 1

Lauren goes to her usual family doctor after experiencing her first bout with delirium. What questions is the doctor likely to ask:

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A)   Are you or have you currently withdrawn from alcohol use?
B)   Have you been tested for an infection?
C)   Have you had an accident or otherwise been in a position to injure your brain?
D)   All of the answers are correct.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

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) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Symptoms of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease typically appear during the .

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A)   40s and 50s
B)   50s and 60s
C)   60s and 70s
D)   70s and 80sE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

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

Question 5

Recent studies suggest that Ginkgo biloba has _____________ on memory.

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A)   little or no impact
B)   a mild impact
C)   a moderate impact
D)   a major impactE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

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) B) and C)

Question 7

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) A) and B)

Question 8

Traditionally, delirium, dementia, and amnestic disorders were categorized as

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A)   resulting from complications of birth.
B)   part of the normal aging process.
C)   organic and then cognitive disorders.
D)   as temporary conditions.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Approximately what percentage of chronic heavy alcohol users show some cognitive impairment? .

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A)   10% to 25%
B)   25% to 35%
C)   50% to 70%
D)   almost 100%E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

According to the most recent research, which of the following statements is TRUE concerning ethnic background and the development of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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A)   Japanese, Nigerian, and Amish individuals have lower prevalence of the disorder.
B)   The illness is found in roughly the same numbers across all ethnic groups.
C)   Educated European ethnic groups have a lower rate of getting the disease.
D)   Native Americans have a slightly higher rate of the disorder.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

All of the following are causes of neurocognitive disorder EXCEPT .

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A)   HIV
B)   vitamin B12 deficiency
C)   pneumonia
D)   chronic traumatic encephalopathyE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The symptoms of substance/medication-induced neurocognitive disorder are generally associated with

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A)   toxic effects of the substances.
B)   temporary impairment in brain functioning.
C)   permanent brain damage.
D)   poor diet and self-care behaviors.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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A)   Relieve depression
B)   Enhancing 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 functioningE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

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

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A)   1% to 5%
B)   10% to 15%
C)   20% to 40%
D)   more than 50%E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Discuss cross-cultural differences in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.

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Question 17

Which of the following is true of delirium? Delirium:

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A)   impacts approximately 20% of older adults admitted into acute care facilities.
B)   is associated with confusion and disorientation.
C)   comes on gradually.
D)   all of the answers are correct.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Neurocognitive disorder due to HIV is more likely to cause Alzheimer's disease.

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A)   death
B)   short-term memory loss
C)   long-term memory loss
D)   severe depressionE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Impaired consciousness and cognition during the course of several hours or days defines .

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A)   delirium
B)   neurocognitive disorder
C)   Alzheimer's disease
D)   Pick's diseaseE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

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 C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 15: Neurocognitive Disorders

Discuss cross-cultural differences in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.

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Traditionally, delirium, dementia, and amnestic disorders were categorized as

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

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Approximately what percentage of chronic heavy alcohol users show some cognitive impairment? .

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

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Symptoms of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease typically appear during the .

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

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The symptoms of delirium tend to subside

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Recent studies suggest that Ginkgo biloba has _____________ on memory.

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The symptoms of substance/medication-induced neurocognitive disorder are generally associated with

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All of the following are causes of neurocognitive disorder EXCEPT .

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

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Which of the following is TRUE of major neurocognitive disorder?

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Which of the following is true of delirium? Delirium:

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Impaired consciousness and cognition during the course of several hours or days defines .

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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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Lauren goes to her usual family doctor after experiencing her first bout with delirium. What questions is the doctor likely to ask:

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According to the most recent research, which of the following statements is TRUE concerning ethnic background and the development of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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

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Neurocognitive disorder due to HIV is more likely to cause Alzheimer's disease.

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