Question 1

Which of the following statements about major neurocognitive disorder is FALSE?

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A)  Globally, one new case of major neurocognitive disorder is identified every 30 minutes.
B)  Worldwide, the cost of major neurocognitive disorder is about $315 billion per year.
C)  Nearly half of the cases of major neurocognitive disorder are of the Alzheimer's type.
D)  The rate of new cases doubles with every five years of age after age 75.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Research into the causes of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease indicates the influence of

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A)  multiple genes.
B)  a single gene.
C)  environmental toxins.
D)  high levels of aluminium.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is characterised by

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A)  multiple cognitive deficits that progress over time.
B)  a few severe cognitive deficits that develop gradually and steadily.
C)  multiple cognitive deficits that develop quickly.
D)  a few severe cognitive deficits that develop quickly.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

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

Question 5

The gradual deterioration of brain functioning that affects judgement, memory, language and other cognitive processes is called

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A)  major neurocognitive disorder.
B)  delirium.
C)  amnestic disorder.
D)  intellectual disability.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

All of the following are possible causes of dementia EXCEPT

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A)  Alzheimer's disease.
B)  drugs and alcohol.
C)  infection or depression.
D)  food additives and preservatives.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

In the United States alone, the cost of caring for patients with Alzheimer's type major neurocognitive disorder is estimated to be about

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A)  $100 thousand.
B)  $100 million.
C)  $100 billion.
D)  $100 trillion.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

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)  syphilis.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The inability to recognise objects is called _____________.

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

Question 10

Which disorder is associated with the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain?

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A)  Huntington's disease
B)  Pick's disease
C)  neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob diseaseE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Sipho, whose writing is very descriptive and a little bizarre.
B)  Lindiwe, whose writing has many religious themes.
C)  Mpho, whose writing is mostly about animals.
D)  Vuzi, whose writing describes events in very brief terms.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Among the elderly, delirium

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A)  occurs because drugs are eliminated from their system quickly.
B)  accounts for a significant number of falls that cause hip fractures.
C)  is rarely caused by improper medication use.
D)  is easily attributed to a limited number of causes.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) , which used to be called dementia pugilistica, is diagnosed in

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A)  baseball players.
B)  boxers.
C)  bowlers.
D)  basketball players.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

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

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A)  caregiver
B)  patient
C)  family
D)  healthcare providerE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a typical cause of delirium?

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A)  poison
B)  drug use
C)  infections
D)  allergic reactionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk of developing neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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A)  Phumi, who is wealthy and well educated.
B)  Rena, who completed college although she has an average IQ.
C)  Josiah, who is extremely bright but never finished college.
D)  Anne-Marie, who dropped out of school when she was very young.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Describe delirium, its typical causes and how it is treated.

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Delirium is characterised by impaired co...

Question 18

Neurocognitive disorder caused by HIV appears to be due to

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A)  the HIV infection itself.
B)  side effects of medications used to treat HIV.
C)  opportunistic infections that occur in HIV patients.
D)  chemical imbalances in the brain.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

The symptoms of substance/medication-induced neurocognitive disorder are most similar to the symptoms observed in

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular neurocognitive disorder.
B)  neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.
C)  Huntington's disease.
D)  HIV-induced neurocognitive disorder.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 15: Neurocognitive Disorders

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

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Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk of developing neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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In the United States alone, the cost of caring for patients with Alzheimer's type major neurocognitive disorder is estimated to be about

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Research into the causes of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease indicates the influence of

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Which of the following statements about major neurocognitive disorder is FALSE?

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Which disorder is associated with the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain?

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The gradual deterioration of brain functioning that affects judgement, memory, language and other cognitive processes is called

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All of the following are possible causes of dementia EXCEPT

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Among the elderly, delirium

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Describe delirium, its typical causes and how it is treated.

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The symptoms of substance/medication-induced neurocognitive disorder are most similar to the symptoms observed in

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The inability to recognise objects is called _____________.

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Neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is characterised by

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

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Which of the following is NOT a typical cause of delirium?

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Neurocognitive disorder caused by HIV appears to be due to

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

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The most common cause of major neurocognitive disorder is

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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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The condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) , which used to be called dementia pugilistica, is diagnosed in

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