Question 1

Your elderly grandmother has been prescribed antidepressants to treat her unipolar depression.What risks are associated with this treatment approach?

Accepted Answer

Antidepressants can occasionally be diff

Question 2

A person who has an excess of plaques due to Alzheimer's would be likely to have:

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive cell growth. 
B)  cell breakdown and neuron death. 
C)  a loss of amino acid production. 
D)  mutations of the cells of the eye. 
A)  excessive cell growth. 
B)  cell breakdown and neuron death. 
C)  a loss of amino acid production. 
D)  mutations of the cells of the eye.

Question 3

Neurocognitive disorders may be caused by all of these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  meningitis. 
B)  advanced syphilis. 
C)  HIV infection. 
D)  gonorrhea. 
A)  meningitis. 
B)  advanced syphilis. 
C)  HIV infection. 
D)  gonorrhea.

Question 4

Statistically speaking,which person is LEAST likely to develop alcohol use disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  a man in his 20s who lives with his parents 
B)  a man in his 20s who lives alone 
C)  a man in his 70s who lives in a nursing home 
D)  a man in his 70s who lives alone 
A)  a man in his 20s who lives with his parents 
B)  a man in his 20s who lives alone 
C)  a man in his 70s who lives in a nursing home 
D)  a man in his 70s who lives alone

Question 5

A person with Alzheimer's disease shows decreased brain activity in the diencephalon.This decreased activity should be related to:

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A)  no change in either the function of short-term memory or in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
B)  no change in the function of short-term memory but problems in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
C)  problems in the function of short-term memory but no change in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
D)  problems in both the function of short-term memory and in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
A)  no change in either the function of short-term memory or in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
B)  no change in the function of short-term memory but problems in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
C)  problems in the function of short-term memory but no change in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories. 
D)  problems in both the function of short-term memory and in the conversion of short-term memories to long-term memories.

Question 6

Elderly people who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups may rely on friends and family members more than those in majority groups do for mental and health care for all these reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  they mistrust the majority establishment. 
B)  they face language barriers that interfere with care. 
C)  they hold cultural beliefs that prevent them from seeking services. 
D)  they are more likely to have a friend or family member who is trained to provide culturally appropriate services. 
A)  they mistrust the majority establishment. 
B)  they face language barriers that interfere with care. 
C)  they hold cultural beliefs that prevent them from seeking services. 
D)  they are more likely to have a friend or family member who is trained to provide culturally appropriate services.

Question 7

Which situation is MOST likely to lead to hospitalization for an Alzheimer's patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  the progression of the disease requiring expert care for the patient 
B)  the home caretaker being overwhelmed 
C)  the patient not wanting to live at home 
D)  the patient's pet interfering with care 
A)  the progression of the disease requiring expert care for the patient 
B)  the home caretaker being overwhelmed 
C)  the patient not wanting to live at home 
D)  the patient's pet interfering with care

Question 8

A 65-year-old in very good health typically will experience occasional:

Accepted Answer

A)  neurocognitive disorders. 
B)  memory difficulties. 
C)  delusions. 
D)  hallucinations. 
A)  neurocognitive disorders. 
B)  memory difficulties. 
C)  delusions. 
D)  hallucinations.

Question 9

An individual is able to live alone but is experiencing memory and learning problems.The MOST accurate diagnosis would be _______.

Accepted Answer

mild neuro

Question 10

Triple jeopardy,as an issue affecting the mental health of the elderly,refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  depression,anxiety,and substance abuse. 
B)  neurocognitive disorder,delirium,and substance abuse. 
C)  a person being old,a minority member,and a woman. 
D)  discrimination,poor long-term care,and poor medical care. 
A)  depression,anxiety,and substance abuse. 
B)  neurocognitive disorder,delirium,and substance abuse. 
C)  a person being old,a minority member,and a woman. 
D)  discrimination,poor long-term care,and poor medical care.

Question 11

Ned is extremely sad and has difficulty sleeping.He also experiences very low self-esteem that seems to be steadily getting even lower.These are features of:

Accepted Answer

A)  depression. 
B)  schizophrenia. 
C)  bipolar disorder. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  depression. 
B)  schizophrenia. 
C)  bipolar disorder. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease.

Question 12

Given the importance of a health-maintenance,or wellness promotion,approach to aging,discuss several important steps you would advise young people to take to avoid mental health problems as they age.

Accepted Answer

I would advise young people to take a he

Question 13

Sources of discrimination in the mental health care of the elderly include:

Accepted Answer

A)  language barriers that interfere with medical and mental health care. 
B)  the need for care in a skilled facility. 
C)  a lack of good-quality wellness programs. 
D)  a combination of substance abuse and depression. 
A)  language barriers that interfere with medical and mental health care. 
B)  the need for care in a skilled facility. 
C)  a lack of good-quality wellness programs. 
D)  a combination of substance abuse and depression.

Question 14

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is to _____,as Huntington's disease is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  viral cause; genetic cause 
B)  motor problems; speech problems 
C)  slow onset; gradual onset 
D)  early-onset Alzheimer's disease; late-onset Alzheimer's disease 
A)  viral cause; genetic cause 
B)  motor problems; speech problems 
C)  slow onset; gradual onset 
D)  early-onset Alzheimer's disease; late-onset Alzheimer's disease

Question 15

Abnormal beta-amyloid protein activity is to _____,as abnormal tau protein activity is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tangles; plaques 
B)  plaques; tangles 
C)  genes; environment 
D)  environment; genes 
A)  tangles; plaques 
B)  plaques; tangles 
C)  genes; environment 
D)  environment; genes

Question 16

Based on recent research,as the percentage of elderly people who use the Internet and social media continues to rise,one would predict that the percentage of elderly people:

Accepted Answer

A)  with cognitive impairment will decrease in the future. 
B)  with cognitive impairment will increase in the future. 
C)  who are victims of cyberbullying will decrease in the future. 
D)  who are victims of cyberbullying will increase in the future. 
A)  with cognitive impairment will decrease in the future. 
B)  with cognitive impairment will increase in the future. 
C)  who are victims of cyberbullying will decrease in the future. 
D)  who are victims of cyberbullying will increase in the future.

Question 17

Compare and contrast the genetic causes at play in early-onset Alzheimer's disease and late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

Early-onset Alzheimer's disease is relat

Question 18

What structural changes can be found in the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease? Describe these changes.

Accepted Answer

One structural change is the excessive a

Question 19

Possible reasons for the difference in Alzheimer's disease risk for non-Hispanic white Americans compared with other racial and ethnic groups include all of these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic factors that are linked to Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  differences in general health such as the presence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. 
C)  differences in exposure to environmental toxins such as lead and zinc. 
D)  the stress brought about by language and employment barriers. 
A)  genetic factors that are linked to Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  differences in general health such as the presence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. 
C)  differences in exposure to environmental toxins such as lead and zinc. 
D)  the stress brought about by language and employment barriers.

Question 20

Caregiving can take a heavy toll on the close relatives of people with neurocognitive disorders.First,discuss who the caregivers usually are and what special challenges they face.Second,discuss programs that offer support for this group of caregivers.

Accepted Answer

Most people with neurocognitive disorder

Your elderly grandmother has been prescribed antidepressants to treat her unipolar depression.What risks are associated with this treatment approach?

A person who has an excess of plaques due to Alzheimer's would be likely to have:

Neurocognitive disorders may be caused by all of these EXCEPT:

Statistically speaking,which person is LEAST likely to develop alcohol use disorder?

A person with Alzheimer's disease shows decreased brain activity in the diencephalon.This decreased activity should be related to:

Elderly people who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups may rely on friends and family members more than those in majority groups do for mental and health care for all these reasons EXCEPT:

Which situation is MOST likely to lead to hospitalization for an Alzheimer's patient?

A 65-year-old in very good health typically will experience occasional:

An individual is able to live alone but is experiencing memory and learning problems.The MOST accurate diagnosis would be _______.

Triple jeopardy,as an issue affecting the mental health of the elderly,refers to:

Ned is extremely sad and has difficulty sleeping.He also experiences very low self-esteem that seems to be steadily getting even lower.These are features of:

Given the importance of a health-maintenance,or wellness promotion,approach to aging,discuss several important steps you would advise young people to take to avoid mental health problems as they age.

Sources of discrimination in the mental health care of the elderly include:

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is to _,as Huntington's disease is to _.

Abnormal beta-amyloid protein activity is to _,as abnormal tau protein activity is to _.

Based on recent research,as the percentage of elderly people who use the Internet and social media continues to rise,one would predict that the percentage of elderly people:

Compare and contrast the genetic causes at play in early-onset Alzheimer's disease and late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

What structural changes can be found in the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease? Describe these changes.

Possible reasons for the difference in Alzheimer's disease risk for non-Hispanic white Americans compared with other racial and ethnic groups include all of these EXCEPT:

Caregiving can take a heavy toll on the close relatives of people with neurocognitive disorders.First,discuss who the caregivers usually are and what special challenges they face.Second,discuss programs that offer support for this group of caregivers.

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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Exam 15: Disorders of Aging and Cognition

Your elderly grandmother has been prescribed antidepressants to treat her unipolar depression.What risks are associated with this treatment approach?

A person who has an excess of plaques due to Alzheimer's would be likely to have:

Neurocognitive disorders may be caused by all of these EXCEPT:

Statistically speaking,which person is LEAST likely to develop alcohol use disorder?

A person with Alzheimer's disease shows decreased brain activity in the diencephalon.This decreased activity should be related to:

Elderly people who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups may rely on friends and family members more than those in majority groups do for mental and health care for all these reasons EXCEPT:

Which situation is MOST likely to lead to hospitalization for an Alzheimer's patient?

A 65-year-old in very good health typically will experience occasional:

An individual is able to live alone but is experiencing memory and learning problems.The MOST accurate diagnosis would be _______.

Triple jeopardy,as an issue affecting the mental health of the elderly,refers to:

Ned is extremely sad and has difficulty sleeping.He also experiences very low self-esteem that seems to be steadily getting even lower.These are features of:

Given the importance of a health-maintenance,or wellness promotion,approach to aging,discuss several important steps you would advise young people to take to avoid mental health problems as they age.

Sources of discrimination in the mental health care of the elderly include:

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is to _____,as Huntington's disease is to _____.

Abnormal beta-amyloid protein activity is to _____,as abnormal tau protein activity is to _____.

Based on recent research,as the percentage of elderly people who use the Internet and social media continues to rise,one would predict that the percentage of elderly people:

Compare and contrast the genetic causes at play in early-onset Alzheimer's disease and late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

What structural changes can be found in the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease? Describe these changes.

Possible reasons for the difference in Alzheimer's disease risk for non-Hispanic white Americans compared with other racial and ethnic groups include all of these EXCEPT:

Caregiving can take a heavy toll on the close relatives of people with neurocognitive disorders.First,discuss who the caregivers usually are and what special challenges they face.Second,discuss programs that offer support for this group of caregivers.

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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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is to _,as Huntington's disease is to _.

Abnormal beta-amyloid protein activity is to _,as abnormal tau protein activity is to _.