Question 1

Rose, 89 years old, has had a gradual loss of memory affecting skills such as remembering people's names and phone numbers. However, in her Bible study class, she makes insightful comments and understands the topic of discussion. This would suggest that Rose is experiencing ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   normal aging
B)   early signs of Alzheimer's disease
C)   early signs of dementia
D)   a minor neurocognitive disorderE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

A characteristic that distinguishes delirium from mild and major neurocognitive disorder is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   acute onset of symptoms
B)   gradual onset of symptoms
C)   decline in functioning
D)   severity of symptomsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Brenda is undergoing a test that combines X-rays and computer analysis to assess her brain damage. Which test is being used?

Accepted Answer

A)   CTE
B)   CT
C)   AS
D)   TBIE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The core feature of Alzheimer's disease is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   memory impairment
B)   hallucinations and delusions
C)   disorientation in place and time
D)   acute onset of symptomsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Dr. Jensen was discussing "good news" with Rita and her daughter after Rita's most recent neuropsychological testing. Since Rita has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) , what Dr. Jensen most probably means by "good news" is that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Rita is well on her way to recovery
B)   Rita has regained some of her cognitive functioning
C)   Rita's rate of decline has slowed
D)   Rita is unaware of her cognitive declineE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Current research suggests that genetic factors ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cause nearly all cases of Alzheimer's
B)   have no appreciable impact on Alzheimer's risk
C)   are associated with early-onset Alzheimer's
D)   function as protective factors not risk factorsE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Jed, age 80, was hospitalized for a hip surgery. He is now exhibiting confusion about the time of day or day of week. He is unable to focus on anything. These symptoms started after his surgery. What is a likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   delirium
B)   dementia
C)   Alzheimer's
D)   Parkinson'sE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which cognitive disorder is characterized by atrophy of brain tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   frontotemporal lobar degeneration
B)   vascular dementia
C)   Parkinson's disease
D)   epilepsyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Rozee suffered a stroke when blood leaked into the brain after a blood vessel burst. This type of stroke is called a(n)  ____ stroke.

Accepted Answer

A)   atherosclerotic
B)   hemorrhagic
C)   blockage
D)   traumaticE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is a common outcome of severe brain trauma?

Accepted Answer

A)   complete recovery without intellectual or emotional difficulties
B)   complete intellectual recovery but continuing emotional problems
C)   complete emotional recovery but cognitive difficulties
D)   continuing cognitive difficulties and emotional disturbancesE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Symptoms consistent with mild neurocognitive disorder are common in individuals with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   current heavy substance use
B)   current social drinking
C)   even a distant history of alcohol abuse
D)   pot use less than once a monthE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The cause of Alzheimer's disease is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   believed to include hereditary and environmental factors
B)   excessive drinking leading to encephalopathy
C)   the natural aging process
D)   excessive blood flow in the brainE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

A physician says, "Most people know that AIDS leaves people open to deadly infections, but few are aware that cognitive impairment may be the first sign of HIV infection or AIDS. In serious cases, a diagnosis of AIDS delirium complex (ADC)  is made. Prevalence of ADC among persons with HIV infection is between 30 to 40 percent in Western countries. Recently, medications have proven to improve symptoms of ADC once they develop." What about the physician's comments is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cognitive impairment may be the first sign of HIV infection or AIDS.
B)   In serious cases, a diagnosis of AIDS delirium complex (AD
C)   is made.
C)   Medications have proven to improve symptoms of ADC.
D)   Prevalence of ADC among persons with HIV infection is between 30 to 40 percent.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which statement about dementia is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Between 20 and 40 percent of people over age 65 have some form of dementia.
B)   Dementia never involves hallucinations or delusions.
C)   The prevalence of dementia decreases after age 65.
D)   Dementia is associated with a wide range of disorders.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Harold was involved in a fight and received several kicks to the head. A CT scan revealed bruising of his cortex. Harold's symptoms suggest ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   that he suffered a cerbral contusion
B)   apraxia and agnosia
C)   that he suffered a stroke
D)   that a cerebral laceration occurredE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

It is a rare, genetically transmitted disorder that involves twitching movements, dementia, and death. Its symptoms begin to appear in childhood to late in life, and onset most typically occurs during midlife. What is it?

Accepted Answer

A)   Huntington's disease
B)   Alzheimer's disease
C)   Parkinson's disease
D)   MeningitisE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Parkinson's disease is diagnosed ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   more in men than in women
B)   more in women than in men
C)   only in men
D)   equally across gendersE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Describe the characteristics of dementia in general and Alzheimer's disease (AD) in particular. What is known about the cause of Alzheimer's and what appear to be some protective factors that reduce the risk of developing AD?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

At age 64, Mrs. Willis began a long mental decline. She first showed memory loss and irritability, then delusions, social withdrawal and dementia. She died at age 68 and autopsy showed neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques in her brain. Mrs. Willis most likely had ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Alzheimer's disease
B)   aphasia
C)   epilepsy
D)   ischemic strokeE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Dr. Wayne says during a case conference, "We know that the patient's cognitive disorder is caused by an infectious agent. That automatically rules out ____ as a primary cause."

Accepted Answer

A)   syphilis
B)   encephalitis
C)   AIDS dementia
D)   Huntington's diseaseE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 12: Neurocognitive Disorders

A characteristic that distinguishes delirium from mild and major neurocognitive disorder is the ____.

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Brenda is undergoing a test that combines X-rays and computer analysis to assess her brain damage. Which test is being used?

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It is a rare, genetically transmitted disorder that involves twitching movements, dementia, and death. Its symptoms begin to appear in childhood to late in life, and onset most typically occurs during midlife. What is it?

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Describe the characteristics of dementia in general and Alzheimer's disease (AD) in particular. What is known about the cause of Alzheimer's and what appear to be some protective factors that reduce the risk of developing AD?

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Which cognitive disorder is characterized by atrophy of brain tissue?

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Current research suggests that genetic factors ____.

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Dr. Wayne says during a case conference, "We know that the patient's cognitive disorder is caused by an infectious agent. That automatically rules out ____ as a primary cause."

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At age 64, Mrs. Willis began a long mental decline. She first showed memory loss and irritability, then delusions, social withdrawal and dementia. She died at age 68 and autopsy showed neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques in her brain. Mrs. Willis most likely had ____.

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Symptoms consistent with mild neurocognitive disorder are common in individuals with ____.

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The cause of Alzheimer's disease is ____.

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Jed, age 80, was hospitalized for a hip surgery. He is now exhibiting confusion about the time of day or day of week. He is unable to focus on anything. These symptoms started after his surgery. What is a likely diagnosis?

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Parkinson's disease is diagnosed ____.

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Which statement about dementia is accurate?

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Dr. Jensen was discussing "good news" with Rita and her daughter after Rita's most recent neuropsychological testing. Since Rita has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) , what Dr. Jensen most probably means by "good news" is that ____.

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Which of the following is a common outcome of severe brain trauma?

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Rose, 89 years old, has had a gradual loss of memory affecting skills such as remembering people's names and phone numbers. However, in her Bible study class, she makes insightful comments and understands the topic of discussion. This would suggest that Rose is experiencing ____.

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Harold was involved in a fight and received several kicks to the head. A CT scan revealed bruising of his cortex. Harold's symptoms suggest ____.

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The core feature of Alzheimer's disease is ____.

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Brenda is undergoing a test that combines X-rays and computer analysis to assess her brain damage. Which test is being used?

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It is a rare, genetically transmitted disorder that involves twitching movements, dementia, and death. Its symptoms begin to appear in childhood to late in life, and onset most typically occurs during midlife. What is it?

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Describe the characteristics of dementia in general and Alzheimer's disease (AD) in particular. What is known about the cause of Alzheimer's and what appear to be some protective factors that reduce the risk of developing AD?

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Dr. Wayne says during a case conference, "We know that the patient's cognitive disorder is caused by an infectious agent. That automatically rules out ____ as a primary cause."

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At age 64, Mrs. Willis began a long mental decline. She first showed memory loss and irritability, then delusions, social withdrawal and dementia. She died at age 68 and autopsy showed neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques in her brain. Mrs. Willis most likely had ____.

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Symptoms consistent with mild neurocognitive disorder are common in individuals with ____.

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The cause of Alzheimer's disease is ____.

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Jed, age 80, was hospitalized for a hip surgery. He is now exhibiting confusion about the time of day or day of week. He is unable to focus on anything. These symptoms started after his surgery. What is a likely diagnosis?

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Parkinson's disease is diagnosed ____.

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Which statement about dementia is accurate?

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Dr. Jensen was discussing "good news" with Rita and her daughter after Rita's most recent neuropsychological testing. Since Rita has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) , what Dr. Jensen most probably means by "good news" is that ____.

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Which of the following is a common outcome of severe brain trauma?

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Rose, 89 years old, has had a gradual loss of memory affecting skills such as remembering people's names and phone numbers. However, in her Bible study class, she makes insightful comments and understands the topic of discussion. This would suggest that Rose is experiencing ____.

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Harold was involved in a fight and received several kicks to the head. A CT scan revealed bruising of his cortex. Harold's symptoms suggest ____.

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