Question 1

Studies show that when treating depression in elderly patients,it is important to remember which point?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug treatments may need to be altered because drugs are broken down differently in the older body. 
B)  Individual and group therapies are rarely used. 
C)  Electroconvulsive shock therapy is the treatment of choice. 
D)  Therapy is not effective most of the time. 
A)  Drug treatments may need to be altered because drugs are broken down differently in the older body. 
B)  Individual and group therapies are rarely used. 
C)  Electroconvulsive shock therapy is the treatment of choice. 
D)  Therapy is not effective most of the time.

Question 2

The fact that Alzheimer's disease resembles Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease suggests to some that Alzheimer's may be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  eating contaminated beef. 
B)  genetic mutations on certain genes. 
C)  autoimmune dysfunction. 
D)  a virus. 
A)  eating contaminated beef. 
B)  genetic mutations on certain genes. 
C)  autoimmune dysfunction. 
D)  a virus.

Question 3

If one examined a sample of brain tissue from a person who had died of Alzheimer's disease,it should show:

Accepted Answer

A)  high concentrations of acetylcholine. 
B)  damage caused by lead and zinc poisoning. 
C)  wide gaps between neurons and neuronal connections. 
D)  many senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. 
A)  high concentrations of acetylcholine. 
B)  damage caused by lead and zinc poisoning. 
C)  wide gaps between neurons and neuronal connections. 
D)  many senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles.

Question 4

The field dedicated to the mental health of the elderly is _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The field dedicated to the mental health...

Question 5

"Grandpa is 88 years old,and he has no sign of a neurocognitive disorder," says a friend of yours.Your MOST accurate comment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  That's wonderful-about half of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder. 
B)  That's wonderful-about a third of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder. 
C)  That's wonderful-about 10 percent of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder. 
D)  That's wonderful-about 5 percent of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder. 
A)  That's wonderful-about half of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder. 
B)  That's wonderful-about a third of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder. 
C)  That's wonderful-about 10 percent of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder. 
D)  That's wonderful-about 5 percent of people that age do have signs of neurocognitive disorder.

Question 6

About how many new cases of Alzheimer's disease occur each year?

Accepted Answer

A)  3.1 million 
B)  4.6 million 
C)  21.4 million 
D)  46 million 
A)  3.1 million 
B)  4.6 million 
C)  21.4 million 
D)  46 million

Question 7

Which is NOT true about the most effective long-term inpatient care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional responding deteriorates before cognitive functioning does. 
B)  Subtle environmental changes-brighter lights,for example-may improve mood. 
C)  Individualized care works better than standardized care. 
D)  Watching videos produces mood changes,which last even after the video is forgotten. 
A)  Emotional responding deteriorates before cognitive functioning does. 
B)  Subtle environmental changes-brighter lights,for example-may improve mood. 
C)  Individualized care works better than standardized care. 
D)  Watching videos produces mood changes,which last even after the video is forgotten.

Question 8

What would be the BEST advice to give someone who wants to retain good cognitive functioning as long as possible in old age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be sure to get mineral supplements,especially zinc and aluminum-and take it easy,to avoid injury. 
B)  Disengage a little-don't let the world news upset you-and avoid caffeine and other stimulants. 
C)  Get a pet-caring for something else helps-and avoid eyestrain by reducing your reading. 
D)  Exercise your body and your mind-use it or lose it. 
A)  Be sure to get mineral supplements,especially zinc and aluminum-and take it easy,to avoid injury. 
B)  Disengage a little-don't let the world news upset you-and avoid caffeine and other stimulants. 
C)  Get a pet-caring for something else helps-and avoid eyestrain by reducing your reading. 
D)  Exercise your body and your mind-use it or lose it.

Question 9

Benjamin,age 71,takes two over-the-counter medications and five prescription medications.Is this number of medication usual for a person Benjamin's age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Somewhat.The average elderly individual takes only one or two medications. 
B)  No.The average elderly individual takes double this amount of medications. 
C)  Yes.The average elderly individual takes about this amount of medications. 
D)  Somewhat.The average elderly individual takes a few more medications. 
A)  Somewhat.The average elderly individual takes only one or two medications. 
B)  No.The average elderly individual takes double this amount of medications. 
C)  Yes.The average elderly individual takes about this amount of medications. 
D)  Somewhat.The average elderly individual takes a few more medications.

Question 10

What is the primary difference between major and mild neurocognitive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  the age of the person at the disorder's onset 
B)  the gender that is most effected 
C)  whether it produces Alzheimer's disease 
D)  whether it interferes with independent functioning 
A)  the age of the person at the disorder's onset 
B)  the gender that is most effected 
C)  whether it produces Alzheimer's disease 
D)  whether it interferes with independent functioning

Question 11

Medical scientists agree that current generations of young adults should take a _______,or wellness promotion,approach to their own aging process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Medical scientists agree that current generations of...

Question 12

Research evaluating sociocultural approaches to dealing with Alzheimer's disease-for example,assisted-living facilities and day-care facilities-shows that,in general,patients receiving these forms of care:

Accepted Answer

A)  enjoy life more and don't continue to decline as quickly. 
B)  enjoy life more but continue to decline as quickly. 
C)  don't enjoy life more but don't continue to decline as quickly. 
D)  don't enjoy life more and continue to decline as quickly. 
A)  enjoy life more and don't continue to decline as quickly. 
B)  enjoy life more but continue to decline as quickly. 
C)  don't enjoy life more but don't continue to decline as quickly. 
D)  don't enjoy life more and continue to decline as quickly.

Question 13

Neurocognitive disorder due to _______ is an inherited progressive syndrome in which memory problems,along with personality changes,mood difficulties,and severe twitching and spasms,worsen over time.

Accepted Answer

Huntington

Question 14

Psychological problems of the elderly can be divided into two groups.Discuss the two groups of disorders,and explain how disorders that occur in persons of all ages are different when they occur in the elderly.

Accepted Answer

The psychological issues of the elderly

Question 15

At 72 years old,Edward has just been diagnosed with depression.What is true regarding how he may recover in the future?

Accepted Answer

A)  He will recover more slowly than average from injuries,but recover at a normal rate from illnesses. 
B)  He will recover at a normal rate from injuries but recover more slowly than average from illnesses. 
C)  He will recover more slowly than average from both injuries and illnesses. 
D)  He will recover at a normal rate from both injuries and illnesses. 
A)  He will recover more slowly than average from injuries,but recover at a normal rate from illnesses. 
B)  He will recover at a normal rate from injuries but recover more slowly than average from illnesses. 
C)  He will recover more slowly than average from both injuries and illnesses. 
D)  He will recover at a normal rate from both injuries and illnesses.

Question 16

Which is an example of a sociocultural approach to treating Alzheimer's?

Accepted Answer

A)  day-care facilities 
B)  behavior modification 
C)  medication 
D)  psychotherapy for caregivers 
A)  day-care facilities 
B)  behavior modification 
C)  medication 
D)  psychotherapy for caregivers

Question 17

If one were to develop drugs that increase or maintain the production of _____,then this could be used to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  tau proteins 
B)  memory-linked proteins 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  beta-amyloid proteins 
A)  tau proteins 
B)  memory-linked proteins 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  beta-amyloid proteins

Question 18

A person with Alzheimer's disease who is taking a drug designed to affect acetylcholine and glutamate may experience:

Accepted Answer

A)  improvement in short-term memory but not in the ability to cope under pressure. 
B)  improvement in the ability to cope under pressure but not in short-term memory. 
C)  improvement both in short-term memory and in the ability to cope under pressure. 
D)  neither improvement in short-term memory,nor in the ability to cope under pressure. 
A)  improvement in short-term memory but not in the ability to cope under pressure. 
B)  improvement in the ability to cope under pressure but not in short-term memory. 
C)  improvement both in short-term memory and in the ability to cope under pressure. 
D)  neither improvement in short-term memory,nor in the ability to cope under pressure.

Question 19

One of the MOST frequent reasons for the institutionalization of Alzheimer's patients is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide more sophisticated medical treatments. 
B)  provide increased opportunities for employment. 
C)  provide relief to overwhelmed home caregivers. 
D)  take advantage of better rehabilitation services. 
A)  provide more sophisticated medical treatments. 
B)  provide increased opportunities for employment. 
C)  provide relief to overwhelmed home caregivers. 
D)  take advantage of better rehabilitation services.

Question 20

A person experiences a clouding of consciousness that develops over a short period.If it often can be reversed once the underlying cause is determined,what is the condition called?

Accepted Answer

A)  neurocognitive disorder 
B)  delirium 
C)  delusional disorder 
D)  cognitive mapping 
A)  neurocognitive disorder 
B)  delirium 
C)  delusional disorder 
D)  cognitive mapping

Studies show that when treating depression in elderly patients,it is important to remember which point?

The fact that Alzheimer's disease resembles Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease suggests to some that Alzheimer's may be caused by:

If one examined a sample of brain tissue from a person who had died of Alzheimer's disease,it should show:

The field dedicated to the mental health of the elderly is _______.

"Grandpa is 88 years old,and he has no sign of a neurocognitive disorder," says a friend of yours.Your MOST accurate comment is:

About how many new cases of Alzheimer's disease occur each year?

Which is NOT true about the most effective long-term inpatient care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease?

What would be the BEST advice to give someone who wants to retain good cognitive functioning as long as possible in old age?

Benjamin,age 71,takes two over-the-counter medications and five prescription medications.Is this number of medication usual for a person Benjamin's age?

What is the primary difference between major and mild neurocognitive disorder?

Medical scientists agree that current generations of young adults should take a _______,or wellness promotion,approach to their own aging process.

Research evaluating sociocultural approaches to dealing with Alzheimer's disease-for example,assisted-living facilities and day-care facilities-shows that,in general,patients receiving these forms of care:

Neurocognitive disorder due to _______ is an inherited progressive syndrome in which memory problems,along with personality changes,mood difficulties,and severe twitching and spasms,worsen over time.

Psychological problems of the elderly can be divided into two groups.Discuss the two groups of disorders,and explain how disorders that occur in persons of all ages are different when they occur in the elderly.

At 72 years old,Edward has just been diagnosed with depression.What is true regarding how he may recover in the future?

Which is an example of a sociocultural approach to treating Alzheimer's?

If one were to develop drugs that increase or maintain the production of _____,then this could be used to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease.

A person with Alzheimer's disease who is taking a drug designed to affect acetylcholine and glutamate may experience:

One of the MOST frequent reasons for the institutionalization of Alzheimer's patients is to:

A person experiences a clouding of consciousness that develops over a short period.If it often can be reversed once the underlying cause is determined,what is the condition called?

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Exam 15: Disorders of Aging and Cognition

Studies show that when treating depression in elderly patients,it is important to remember which point?

The fact that Alzheimer's disease resembles Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease suggests to some that Alzheimer's may be caused by:

If one examined a sample of brain tissue from a person who had died of Alzheimer's disease,it should show:

The field dedicated to the mental health of the elderly is _______.

"Grandpa is 88 years old,and he has no sign of a neurocognitive disorder," says a friend of yours.Your MOST accurate comment is:

About how many new cases of Alzheimer's disease occur each year?

Which is NOT true about the most effective long-term inpatient care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease?

What would be the BEST advice to give someone who wants to retain good cognitive functioning as long as possible in old age?

Benjamin,age 71,takes two over-the-counter medications and five prescription medications.Is this number of medication usual for a person Benjamin's age?

What is the primary difference between major and mild neurocognitive disorder?

Medical scientists agree that current generations of young adults should take a _______,or wellness promotion,approach to their own aging process.

Research evaluating sociocultural approaches to dealing with Alzheimer's disease-for example,assisted-living facilities and day-care facilities-shows that,in general,patients receiving these forms of care:

Neurocognitive disorder due to _______ is an inherited progressive syndrome in which memory problems,along with personality changes,mood difficulties,and severe twitching and spasms,worsen over time.

Psychological problems of the elderly can be divided into two groups.Discuss the two groups of disorders,and explain how disorders that occur in persons of all ages are different when they occur in the elderly.

At 72 years old,Edward has just been diagnosed with depression.What is true regarding how he may recover in the future?

Which is an example of a sociocultural approach to treating Alzheimer's?

If one were to develop drugs that increase or maintain the production of _____,then this could be used to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease.

A person with Alzheimer's disease who is taking a drug designed to affect acetylcholine and glutamate may experience:

One of the MOST frequent reasons for the institutionalization of Alzheimer's patients is to:

A person experiences a clouding of consciousness that develops over a short period.If it often can be reversed once the underlying cause is determined,what is the condition called?

Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present

Models of Abnormality

Clinical Assessment, diagnosis, and Treatment

Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Disorders of Trauma and Stress

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Suicide

Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Eating Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents

Law,society,and the Mental Health Profession

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