Question 1

Parkinson's disease affects .

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A)   1% to 3% of people
B)   5% of people
C)   10% of people over the age of 90
D)   It cannot be estimated how many people have Parkinson's DiseaseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The most common cause of major neurocognitive disorder 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) C) and D)

Question 3

The primary treatment for neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is

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A)   antidepressant medication such as SSRIs.
B)   diet and exercise.
C)   vitamin B-12 supplements.
D)   medications such as Cognex or Aricept.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the rate of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease for different demographic groups?

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A)   Males and certain racial groups appear to have lower rates of the disorder.
B)   No differences are found in the rate of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease by gender, but some racial differences have been noted.
C)   No differences are found in the rate of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease by race, but women appear to have a higher rate of the disorder than men.
D)   No differences in the rate of the disorder by race or gender have been noted.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The risk of developing vascular neurocognitive disorder is

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A)   greater for women than men.
B)   greater for men than women.
C)   equal for men and women.
D)   greater for men in Western cultures, but equal for men and women in other cultures.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

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) A) and D)

Question 7

One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease for individuals of varying educational level is that

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A)   the abilities acquired through formal education create a "mental reserve" that helps offset the symptoms of the illness as they progress.
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) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The introduction of new medications for AIDS (e.g., HAARTs)  has develop neurocognitive disorder.

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A)   increased
B)   decreased
C)   eliminated
D)   had no effect onE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

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 D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The cause of most cognitive disorders is .

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A)   the normal process of aging
B)   brain dysfunction
C)   alcohol/substances
D)   medication side effectsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Of the following, which is NOT one of the potential consequences associated with caregiving for patients with neurocognitive disorder?

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A)   Anxiety
B)   Depression
C)   Contagion
D)   Elder abuseE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

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) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

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

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A)   early
B)   middle
C)   late
D)   advancedE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following is used for a definitive diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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A)   Psychological testing
B)   A mental status exam
C)   Reported observations of the patient by family members
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

In DSM-IV-TR, the organic mental disorders were relabeled as cognitive disorders because

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A)   almost all disorders involve brain dysfunction.
B)   delirium and dementia involve cognitive symptoms while the other disorders don't.
C)   delirium and dementia occur primarily in the very young.
D)   both a and bE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

One major difference that is useful in the diagnosis of major neurocognitive disorder or delirium is that

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A)   major neurocognitive disorder symptoms develop slowly over time, and delirium symptoms develop quickly.
B)   major neurocognitive disorder symptoms are usually associated with underlying medical conditions, and delirium is usually the result of other factors.
C)   the initial symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder are generally more severe than the symptoms of delirium.
D)   the symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder involve memory, but the symptoms of delirium are more likely to involve expressive language.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The involuntary limb movements in Huntington's Disease are known as: .

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A)   infarctions
B)   delirium tremors
C)   chorea
D)   chronic tremorsE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Explain how neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is usually treated. Include information about medication and psychosocial therapies. How would you characterize the success of the currently available treatment options for neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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Question 19

What is the approximate average survival time of a patient diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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A)   4 years
B)   8 years
C)   15 years
D)   20 yearsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

A possible external cause of neurocognitive disorder involves .

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A)   repeated head trauma
B)   constant stress
C)   sleep deprivation
D)   smokingE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 15: Neurocognitive Disorders

Which of the following is used for a definitive diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the rate of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease for different demographic groups?

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

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The cause of most cognitive disorders is .

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The primary treatment for neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is

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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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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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One major difference that is useful in the diagnosis of major neurocognitive disorder or delirium is that

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The introduction of new medications for AIDS (e.g., HAARTs) has develop neurocognitive disorder.

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Parkinson's disease affects .

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Explain how neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is usually treated. Include information about medication and psychosocial therapies. How would you characterize the success of the currently available treatment options for neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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The involuntary limb movements in Huntington's Disease are known as: .

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One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease for individuals of varying educational level is that

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What is the approximate average survival time of a patient diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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Of the following, which is NOT one of the potential consequences associated with caregiving for patients with neurocognitive disorder?

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The most common cause of major neurocognitive disorder is .

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The risk of developing vascular neurocognitive disorder is

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A possible external cause of neurocognitive disorder involves .

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

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In DSM-IV-TR, the organic mental disorders were relabeled as cognitive disorders because

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