Question 1

Stephen has recently had a stroke, interrupting the supply of oxygenated blood to his brain. He has been suffering from hypertension for the past few years. Since he has had the stroke, Stephen has found it difficult to understand what people are saying. He is unable to recall simple words, and is finding it difficult to communicate. He is unable to complete routine tasks by himself, such as getting dressed or making a toast. Stephen is most likely to be suffering from

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A)   vascular neurocognitive disorder.
B)   bipolar disorder.
C)   Down's syndrome.
D)   Huntington's disease.

Question 2

Multi-infarct dementia is best defined as

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A)   a form of neurocognitive disorder caused by transient attacks in which blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a clogged or burst artery.
B)   a condition in which a person exhibits a set of symptoms caused by depression that mimic those apparent in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease
C)   a neurological disease transmitted from animals to humans that leads to neurocognitive disorder and death resulting from abnormal protein accumulations in the brain.
D)   a hereditary condition causing neurocognitive disorder that involves a widespread deterioration of the subcortical brain structures and parts of the frontal cortex that control motor movements.

Question 3

Which of the following is a condition that people undergoing mild TBI are most likely to experience?

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A)   Postconcussion syndrome
B)   Hemophilia
C)   Down's syndrome
D)   Autism

Question 4

U.S. mortality records and recent autopsy studies have led to more conservative estimates of the incidence of _________________. These findings suggest that the incidence is approximately _____ percent.

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A)   5
B)   12
C)   21
D)   43

Question 5

Carmine has worked at a pesticide manufacturing company for years and recently she has become increasingly forgetful. If her memory loss persists, Carmine is most likely to be diagnosed with

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A)   bradykinesia.
B)   anorexia.
C)   amnestic disorder due to a general medical condition.
D)   substance-induced persisting amnestic disorder.

Question 6

Neurocognitive disorder resulting from anoxia is mainly caused due to

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A)   oxygen deprivation to the brain.
B)   the duplication of chromosome 21.
C)   mutation of the Y chromosome.
D)   absence of white blood cells.

Question 7

Neuropsychological testing helps clinicians identify specific patterns of responses that fit known disease profiles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements about _________________ is true?

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A)   It is a neurodegenerative disorder that is sudden and causes the death of the affected individual immediately.
B)   The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease become progressively worse over time.
C)   It is a genetic disorder which is characterized by the presence of a third copy of the chromosome 21.
D)   It refers to damage to the brain caused by exposure to trauma.

Question 9

Which of the following is the disease that involves the neuronal degeneration of the basal ganglia, the subcortical structures that control motor movements?

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A)   Pick's disease
B)   Anorexia
C)   Parkinson's disease
D)   Dysphoria C

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the primary causes of anoxia?

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A)   Blood sugar imbalance
B)   Muscle imbalance
C)   Excess supply of oxygen to the brain
D)   Complications with anesthesia during surgery

Question 11

Explain how alterations of the tau protein affect Alzheimer's patients.

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Neurofibrillary tangles are made up of a...

Question 12

Identify and briefly describe three physical conditions that resembleAlzheimer's disease.

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Pick's disease, Parkinson's disease, and...

Question 13

The prevalence of HIV- and AIDS-related dementia among people living with HIV and AIDS has decreased in recent years due to

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A)   increases in "safer sex" behaviors.
B)   improvements in nutrition in developing countries.
C)   near-universal diagnosis and treatment.
D)   the introduction of antiretroviral medications.

Question 14

John is in his early sixties. He has difficulties in remembering basic information, such as his own address. He often fails to recognize people and cannot carry out simple motor activities. John initially experienced loss of memory a few years ago; over time these symptoms have increased. He does not experience any fluctuations in consciousness. John is unable to carry out day-to-day activities. Which of the following diagnoses would best fit John's condition?

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A)   Delirium
B)   Trisomy21
C)   Somatic symptom disorder
D)   Alzheimer's disease

Question 15

Epidemiological reports about Alzheimer's disease that also include neurocognitive disorders not due to Alzheimer's can help explain

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A)   inflated estimates of Alzheimer's disease.
B)   inflated estimates of neurocognitive disorders not due to Alzheimer's.
C)   mechanisms of memory dysfunction in neurocognitive disorders.
D)   neurobiological causes of Alzheimer's diseases.

Question 16

Neurocognitive disorder due to ______________ is caused by an infectious agent that results in abnormal protein accumulations in the brain, with initial symptoms including fatigue, appetite disturbance, sleep problems, and concentration difficulties.

Accepted Answer

A)   Traumatic brain injury
B)   Prion disease
C)   Multi-infarct dementia
D)   Bradykinesia

Question 17

How might a clinician differentiate between the cognitive impairment seen in Alzheimer's clients and the deficits seen in clients suffering from vascular neurocognitive disorder?

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A)   Clients with Alzheimer's suffer from physical deterioration along with cognitive losses while clients with vascular neurocognitive disorder suffer only from cognitive losses.
B)   Clients with Alzheimer's follow a gradual pattern of cognitive deterioration while clients with vascular neurocognitive disorder show a stepwise deterioration in cognitive functioning.
C)   Clients with Alzheimer's suffer from selective cognitive losses while clients with vascular neurocognitive disorder suffer from global losses.
D)   Clients with Alzheimer's suffer only from cognitive losses while clients with vascular neurocognitive disorder suffer from physical deterioration along with cognitive losses. B

Question 18

In the context of TBI, which of the following is true?

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A)   Individuals below the age of forty are not at risk of experiencing TBI.
B)   In older adults, falls are the most common cause of TBIs.
C)   TBI is a chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of a third copy of chromosome 21.
D)   TBI is an acute form of dyskinesia in which the affected part of the body is paralyzed.

Question 19

Which of the following is one of the primary causes of anoxia?

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A)   Blood sugar imbalance
B)   Muscle imbalance
C)   Excess supply of oxygen to the brain
D)   Carbon monoxide poisoning D

Question 20

Match the term to the appropriate definition or description.
-Akinesia

Accepted Answer

A)   a rare neurological disease thought to be caused by an infectious agent that results in abnormal protein accumulations in the brain
B)   loss of memory due to depression 5
C)  a difficulty initiating movement because of the rigidity of the muscles
D)   a protein that normally helps maintain the internal support structure of axons 4
E)  a relatively rare progressive degenerative disease that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the cerebral cortexF)  a temporary state in which individuals disturbances in their attention and awareness; they are unaware of what is happening around them and are unable to focus or pay attention

Exam 13: Neurocognitive Disorders

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Which of the following is a condition that people undergoing mild TBI are most likely to experience?

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U.S. mortality records and recent autopsy studies have led to more conservative estimates of the incidence of _____________. These findings suggest that the incidence is approximately _ percent.

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Carmine has worked at a pesticide manufacturing company for years and recently she has become increasingly forgetful. If her memory loss persists, Carmine is most likely to be diagnosed with

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Neurocognitive disorder resulting from anoxia is mainly caused due to

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Neuropsychological testing helps clinicians identify specific patterns of responses that fit known disease profiles.

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Which of the following statements about _________________ is true?

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Which of the following is the disease that involves the neuronal degeneration of the basal ganglia, the subcortical structures that control motor movements?

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Which of the following is one of the primary causes of anoxia?

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Explain how alterations of the tau protein affect Alzheimer's patients.

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Identify and briefly describe three physical conditions that resembleAlzheimer's disease.

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Pick's disease, Parkinson's disease, and...
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The prevalence of HIV- and AIDS-related dementia among people living with HIV and AIDS has decreased in recent years due to

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Epidemiological reports about Alzheimer's disease that also include neurocognitive disorders not due to Alzheimer's can help explain

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Neurocognitive disorder due to ______________ is caused by an infectious agent that results in abnormal protein accumulations in the brain, with initial symptoms including fatigue, appetite disturbance, sleep problems, and concentration difficulties.

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How might a clinician differentiate between the cognitive impairment seen in Alzheimer's clients and the deficits seen in clients suffering from vascular neurocognitive disorder?

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Which of the following is a condition that people undergoing mild TBI are most likely to experience?

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U.S. mortality records and recent autopsy studies have led to more conservative estimates of the incidence of _________________. These findings suggest that the incidence is approximately _____ percent.

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Carmine has worked at a pesticide manufacturing company for years and recently she has become increasingly forgetful. If her memory loss persists, Carmine is most likely to be diagnosed with

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Neurocognitive disorder resulting from anoxia is mainly caused due to

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Neuropsychological testing helps clinicians identify specific patterns of responses that fit known disease profiles.

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Which of the following statements about _________________ is true?

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Which of the following is the disease that involves the neuronal degeneration of the basal ganglia, the subcortical structures that control motor movements?

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Explain how alterations of the tau protein affect Alzheimer's patients.

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Identify and briefly describe three physical conditions that resembleAlzheimer's disease.

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The prevalence of HIV- and AIDS-related dementia among people living with HIV and AIDS has decreased in recent years due to

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Epidemiological reports about Alzheimer's disease that also include neurocognitive disorders not due to Alzheimer's can help explain

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Neurocognitive disorder due to ______________ is caused by an infectious agent that results in abnormal protein accumulations in the brain, with initial symptoms including fatigue, appetite disturbance, sleep problems, and concentration difficulties.

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How might a clinician differentiate between the cognitive impairment seen in Alzheimer's clients and the deficits seen in clients suffering from vascular neurocognitive disorder?

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