Question 1

All of the following are causes of neurocognitive disorder EXCEPT .

Accepted Answer

A)  HIV 
B)  vitamin B12 deficiency 
C)  pneumonia 
D)  chronic traumatic encephalopathy 
A)  HIV 
B)  vitamin B12 deficiency 
C)  pneumonia 
D)  chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the different types of neurocognitive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  All forms of neurocognitive disorder have the same onset, symptoms, and course. 
B)  Vascular neurocognitive disorder has a more rapid, onset and patients suffer a much more rapid demise that with the other forms of neurocognitive disorder. 
C)  Vascular neurocognitive disorder has a more rapid onset and results in fewer deficits than neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  Vascular neurocognitive disorder has a more rapid onset than neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease, although the course and outcome are similar. 
A)  All forms of neurocognitive disorder have the same onset, symptoms, and course. 
B)  Vascular neurocognitive disorder has a more rapid, onset and patients suffer a much more rapid demise that with the other forms of neurocognitive disorder. 
C)  Vascular neurocognitive disorder has a more rapid onset and results in fewer deficits than neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  Vascular neurocognitive disorder has a more rapid onset than neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease, although the course and outcome are similar.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 functioning 
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 functioning

Question 4

The neurocognitive disorder experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the .

Accepted Answer

A)  meninges 
B)  hindbrain 
C)  inner areas of the brain 
D)  brain stem 
A)  meninges 
B)  hindbrain 
C)  inner areas of the brain 
D)  brain stem

Question 5

Typical psychosocial intervention for a patient with delirium includes

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

In the advanced stages of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease, a phenomenon called "sundowner syndrome" occurs in which cognitive disturbances tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  improve as the day goes on. 
B)  become worse toward evening. 
C)  come and go during the course of the day. 
D)  peak around mid-day. 
A)  improve as the day goes on. 
B)  become worse toward evening. 
C)  come and go during the course of the day. 
D)  peak around mid-day.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  caregiver 
B)  patient 
C)  family 
D)  healthcare provider 
A)  caregiver 
B)  patient 
C)  family 
D)  healthcare provider

Question 11

How is neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease usually diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI findings 
B)  Brain biopsy 
C)  Functional brain scan 
D)  Simplified mental status exam 
A)  MRI findings 
B)  Brain biopsy 
C)  Functional brain scan 
D)  Simplified mental status exam

Question 12

The disorder that causes a form of neurocognitive disorder called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a variant of

Accepted Answer

A)  Huntington's disease. 
B)  Pick's disease. 
C)  neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disorder. 
D)  bovine spongiform encephalopathy ("mad cow disease"). 
A)  Huntington's disease. 
B)  Pick's disease. 
C)  neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disorder. 
D)  bovine spongiform encephalopathy ("mad cow disease").

Question 13

A key difference between vascular neurocognitive disorder and Alzheimer's disease is/are .

Accepted Answer

A)  rate of onset 
B)  prevalence 
C)  gender distribution 
D)  all of the above 
A)  rate of onset 
B)  prevalence 
C)  gender distribution 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Parkinson's disease is associated with .

Accepted Answer

A)  subcortical neurocognitive disorder 
B)  delirium tremens 
C)  delirium 
D)  development of a Trendelenburg gait 
A)  subcortical neurocognitive disorder 
B)  delirium tremens 
C)  delirium 
D)  development of a Trendelenburg gait

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  death 
B)  short-term memory loss 
C)  long-term memory loss 
D)  severe depression 
A)  death 
B)  short-term memory loss 
C)  long-term memory loss 
D)  severe depression

Question 16

Only some of the patients diagnosed with and go on to develop neurocognitive disorder.

Accepted Answer

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 disease 
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 disease

Question 17

Some types of Down syndrome predispose the individual to developing .

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia pugilistica 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  vascular neurocognitive disorder 
A)  dementia pugilistica 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  vascular neurocognitive disorder

Question 18

All of the following are types of neurocognitive disorder EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular neurocognitive disorder. 
B)  substance/medication-induced neurocognitive disorder. 
C)  neurocognitive disorder due to mononucleosis. 
D)  neurocognitive disorder due to prion disease. 
A)  vascular neurocognitive disorder. 
B)  substance/medication-induced neurocognitive disorder. 
C)  neurocognitive disorder due to mononucleosis. 
D)  neurocognitive disorder due to prion disease.

Question 19

Delirium is generally treated with .

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotic medication 
B)  benzodiazepine medication 
C)  antidepressant medication 
D)  a treatment based on the specific cause of the delirium 
A)  antibiotic medication 
B)  benzodiazepine medication 
C)  antidepressant medication 
D)  a treatment based on the specific cause of the delirium

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Paul, who is wealthy and well educated. 
B)  Rena, who completed college although she has an average IQ. 
C)  Jason, who is extremely bright but never finished college. 
D)  Carrie, who dropped out of school when she was very young. 
A)  Paul, who is wealthy and well educated. 
B)  Rena, who completed college although she has an average IQ. 
C)  Jason, who is extremely bright but never finished college. 
D)  Carrie, who dropped out of school when she was very young.

All of the following are causes of neurocognitive disorder EXCEPT .

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the different types of neurocognitive disorder?

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

The neurocognitive disorder experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the .

Typical psychosocial intervention for a patient with delirium includes

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

In the advanced stages of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease, a phenomenon called "sundowner syndrome" occurs in which cognitive disturbances tend to

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

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

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

How is neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease usually diagnosed?

The disorder that causes a form of neurocognitive disorder called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a variant of

A key difference between vascular neurocognitive disorder and Alzheimer's disease is/are .

Parkinson's disease is associated with .

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

Only some of the patients diagnosed with and go on to develop neurocognitive disorder.

Some types of Down syndrome predispose the individual to developing .

All of the following are types of neurocognitive disorder EXCEPT

Delirium is generally treated with .

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

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Exam 15: Neurocognitive Disorders

All of the following are causes of neurocognitive disorder EXCEPT .

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the different types of neurocognitive disorder?

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

The neurocognitive disorder experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the .

Typical psychosocial intervention for a patient with delirium includes

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

In the advanced stages of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease, a phenomenon called "sundowner syndrome" occurs in which cognitive disturbances tend to

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

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

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

How is neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease usually diagnosed?

The disorder that causes a form of neurocognitive disorder called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a variant of

A key difference between vascular neurocognitive disorder and Alzheimer's disease is/are .

Parkinson's disease is associated with .

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

Only some of the patients diagnosed with and go on to develop neurocognitive disorder.

Some types of Down syndrome predispose the individual to developing .

All of the following are types of neurocognitive disorder EXCEPT

Delirium is generally treated with .

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

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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