Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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A)  Are you or have you currently withdrawn from alcohol use?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. 
A)  Are you or have you currently withdrawn from alcohol use?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.

Question 3

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 adults 
A)  infants and young children 
B)  children and adolescents 
C)  middle-aged adults 
D)  older adults

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Early research seemed to suggest that ce

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE of major neurocognitive disorder?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 7

Recent studies suggest that Ginkgo biloba has _____________ on memory.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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. 
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.

Question 9

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 10

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. 
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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  delirium 
B)  neurocognitive disorder 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  Pick's disease 
A)  delirium 
B)  neurocognitive disorder 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  Pick's disease

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following is true of delirium? Delirium:

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 16

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?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 17

In regard to neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease, having two genes for apolipoprotein (apo E4)

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  deterministic 
B)  susceptible 
C)  relative 
D)  functional 
A)  deterministic 
B)  susceptible 
C)  relative 
D)  functional

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  40s and 50s 
B)  50s and 60s 
C)  60s and 70s 
D)  70s and 80s 
A)  40s and 50s 
B)  50s and 60s 
C)  60s and 70s 
D)  70s and 80s

Question 20

Neurocognitive disorder due to HIV is more likely to cause 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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is TRUE of major neurocognitive disorder?

Recent studies suggest that Ginkgo biloba has _____________ on memory.

The symptoms of delirium tend to subside

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

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

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

All of the following are causes of neurocognitive disorder EXCEPT .

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

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

Which of the following is true of delirium? Delirium:

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?

In regard to neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease, having two genes for apolipoprotein (apo E4)

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

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

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

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Exam 15: Neurocognitive Disorders

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is TRUE of major neurocognitive disorder?

Recent studies suggest that Ginkgo biloba has _____________ on memory.

The symptoms of delirium tend to subside

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

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

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

All of the following are causes of neurocognitive disorder EXCEPT .

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

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

Which of the following is true of delirium? Delirium:

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?

In regard to neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease, having two genes for apolipoprotein (apo E4)

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

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

Neurocognitive disorder due to HIV is more likely to cause 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

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

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