Question 1

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%

Question 2

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

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Question 3

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

Question 4

The theory that the more synapses a person develops, the more neurons must die before the signs of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease are apparent is called the .

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive reserve hypothesis 
B)  synaptic deterioration hypothesis 
C)  oversight theory 
D)  genetic hypothesis

Question 5

Patients with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease benefit from medications that work by

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A)  preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine. 
B)  enhancing the level of dopamine. 
C)  preventing the reuptake of serotonin. 
D)  unknown mechanisms.

Question 6

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

Question 7

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.

Question 8

Compared to most disorders, Huntington's disease is very unusual because it is

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A)  the result of one gene. 
B)  influenced by many genes. 
C)  always a cause of neurocognitive disorder. 
D)  associated with subcortical impairment.

Question 9

Some studies suggest that deposits of cause the cell death associated with Alzheimer's disease:

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A)  amyloid beta 
B)  fat 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  protein

Question 10

Which of the following groups is likely to show delirium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults 
B)  AIDS patients 
C)  Cancer patients 
D)  All of these

Question 11

The cause of most cognitive disorders is .

Accepted Answer

A)  the normal process of aging 
B)  brain dysfunction 
C)  alcohol/substances 
D)  medication side effects

Question 12

If the presence of a gene means you have a 100% chance of developing the disease, the gene is considered ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  deterministic 
B)  reductionistic 
C)  susceptible 
D)  absolutist

Question 13

Explain the relationship that has been observed between formal education and the development of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease. What theoretical and neurological explanations have been offered for this observation?

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Question 14

Appropriate treatment goals for a patient recently diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  reverse the neurological damage already done. 
B)  improve lifestyle to prevent further neurological damage. 
C)  reduce the current rate of decline. 
D)  learn strategies to compensate for existing limitations.

Question 15

Although the sample size is small, the results of a study that looked at the writings of a group of Catholic nuns (Snowden et al., 1996), suggest that the development of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease might be predicted in early life by analyzing the present in an individual's writing.

Accepted Answer

A)  errors 
B)  word usage 
C)  idea density 
D)  emotional tone

Question 16

What is the biological version of the theory that states that formal education helps insulate people from the effects of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?

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A)  Mind-body hypothesis 
B)  Neuronal network theory 
C)  Cognitive reserve hypothesis 
D)  Cortical activity theory

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Question 19

The late onset form of Alzheimer's disease is related to chromosome .

Accepted Answer

A)  21 
B)  14 
C)  19 
D)  12

Question 20

Cognitive disorders are often associated with changes in .

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior and personality 
B)  anxiety and depression 
C)  levels of paranoia 
D)  all of the above

Exam 15: Neurocognitive Disorders