Question 1

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 B

Question 2

Besides alcohol use among the elderly, the unintentional misuse of _____ is a concern.

Accepted Answer

prescription drugs

Question 3

Neurocognitive disorders may be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

A friend confides that his father has late-onset Alzheimer's disease and he is concerned about developing the disease in the future. He asks if there is a biological test he can take to determine his risk. Based on current research, the BEST response is:

Accepted Answer

A)  "You should have blood work done. If you have high levels of zinc or lead, you have a 50 percent greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease." 
B)  "You can have genetic testing done on your father. If he has beta-amyloid precursor protein or presenilin protein, there is a significant chance you will develop Alzheimer's as well." 
C)  "There are no definitive tests today, but early research shows that brain scanning combined with biological tests may be of value in the future." 
D)  "Researchers have confirmed that the only biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease are neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques, which can be confirmed only after death." 
A)  "You should have blood work done. If you have high levels of zinc or lead, you have a 50 percent greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease." 
B)  "You can have genetic testing done on your father. If he has beta-amyloid precursor protein or presenilin protein, there is a significant chance you will develop Alzheimer's as well." 
C)  "There are no definitive tests today, but early research shows that brain scanning combined with biological tests may be of value in the future." 
D)  "Researchers have confirmed that the only biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease are neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques, which can be confirmed only after death."

Question 5

A person has normal acetylcholine and glutamate activity. If that person is suspected of having Alzheimer's disease, one might look next for:

Accepted Answer

A)  lower than usual levels of zinc in the brain. 
B)  unusual breakdown of heavy metals in the brain. 
C)  an imbalance in the breakdown of calcium in the brain. 
D)  an enlargement of neurons in the hippocampus. 
A)  lower than usual levels of zinc in the brain. 
B)  unusual breakdown of heavy metals in the brain. 
C)  an imbalance in the breakdown of calcium in the brain. 
D)  an enlargement of neurons in the hippocampus.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by most centenarians?

Accepted Answer

A)  being somewhat physically and sexually active 
B)  having a close relative who also lived to a very old age 
C)  having unimpaired sensory functions 
D)  fearing cognitive decline more than death 
A)  being somewhat physically and sexually active 
B)  having a close relative who also lived to a very old age 
C)  having unimpaired sensory functions 
D)  fearing cognitive decline more than death

Question 7

Which statement is true regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  It tends to run in families. 
B)  It is triggered by environmental factors. 
C)  It is not associated with an excess of senile plaques. 
D)  It produces fewer cognitive impairments compared to late-onset Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  It tends to run in families. 
B)  It is triggered by environmental factors. 
C)  It is not associated with an excess of senile plaques. 
D)  It produces fewer cognitive impairments compared to late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

Question 8

The symptoms of vascular neurocognitive disorder:

Accepted Answer

A)  develop slowly. 
B)  begin suddenly. 
C)  are silent. 
D)  develop in the same way as those for Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  develop slowly. 
B)  begin suddenly. 
C)  are silent. 
D)  develop in the same way as those for Alzheimer's disease.

Question 9

Clinicians recognize that treatment for Alzheimer's disease includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  focusing on the needs of caregivers. 
B)  implementing institutional policies that promote autonomy. 
C)  providing outpatient care and calibrating medication. 
D)  focusing on early detection and prevention. 
A)  focusing on the needs of caregivers. 
B)  implementing institutional policies that promote autonomy. 
C)  providing outpatient care and calibrating medication. 
D)  focusing on early detection and prevention.

Question 10

Alanna's father has Alzheimer's disease, and she recently moved him into an assisted-living facility. Based on current research, what effect is a possible positive result of this change?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased systemic inflammation 
B)  improved agility 
C)  improved enjoyment of life 
D)  decreased neurofibrillary tangles 
A)  decreased systemic inflammation 
B)  improved agility 
C)  improved enjoyment of life 
D)  decreased neurofibrillary tangles

Question 11

If a young person is taking a health-maintenance approach to aging, the person would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  buying long-term care insurance. 
B)  doing things that promote physical and mental health. 
C)  avoiding negative life events. 
D)  being sensitive to cultural differences among people. 
A)  buying long-term care insurance. 
B)  doing things that promote physical and mental health. 
C)  avoiding negative life events. 
D)  being sensitive to cultural differences among people.

Question 12

By 2060, the population of people in the United States over the age of 65 is projected to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  more racially and ethnically diverse than it is now. 
B)  less racially and ethnically diverse than it is now. 
C)  mostly composed of Hispanic Americans and African Americans. 
D)  composed of a smaller proportion of Hispanic Americans than it is now. 
A)  more racially and ethnically diverse than it is now. 
B)  less racially and ethnically diverse than it is now. 
C)  mostly composed of Hispanic Americans and African Americans. 
D)  composed of a smaller proportion of Hispanic Americans than it is now.

Question 13

A person is experiencing difficulty with long-term memory. In what area of the brain is a problem likely?

Accepted Answer

A)  prefrontal lobes 
B)  temporal lobes 
C)  parietal lobes 
D)  occipital lobes 
A)  prefrontal lobes 
B)  temporal lobes 
C)  parietal lobes 
D)  occipital lobes

Question 14

What is the relationship between age and anxiety in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  As age increases, the rate of anxiety disorders increases. 
B)  As age increases, the rate of anxiety disorders decreases. 
C)  As age increases, the rate of anxiety disorders increases and then decreases. 
D)  There is no relationship between age and anxiety disorders. 
A)  As age increases, the rate of anxiety disorders increases. 
B)  As age increases, the rate of anxiety disorders decreases. 
C)  As age increases, the rate of anxiety disorders increases and then decreases. 
D)  There is no relationship between age and anxiety disorders.

Question 15

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

Caregivers for people with neurocognitiv

Question 16

Other than an autopsy after death, the BEST way to diagnose the presence of Alzheimer's disease is by:

Accepted Answer

A)  observing behavior to identify symptoms. 
B)  searching for biomarkers. 
C)  using a battery of physical agility tests. 
D)  measuring increased activity levels in the hippocampus. 
A)  observing behavior to identify symptoms. 
B)  searching for biomarkers. 
C)  using a battery of physical agility tests. 
D)  measuring increased activity levels in the hippocampus.

Question 17

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and estrogen replacement therapy for postmenopausal women has been associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  an increased risk for developing senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. 
B)  delayed or decreased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  higher rates of Alzheimer's disease compared to those who do not take these. 
D)  slowed progression of Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  an increased risk for developing senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. 
B)  delayed or decreased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  higher rates of Alzheimer's disease compared to those who do not take these. 
D)  slowed progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 18

Elderly people who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups may rely on friends and family members more than majority groups for mental and health care for all of the following 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 19

Among the "oldest old," those who are older than 100 years old, the MOST common concern is the fear of:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced physical endurance. 
B)  death. 
C)  fewer new experiences. 
D)  decreased mental abilities. 
A)  reduced physical endurance. 
B)  death. 
C)  fewer new experiences. 
D)  decreased mental abilities.

Question 20

"Grandpa is 88 years old, and there's no sign of neurocognitive disorder," says a friend of yours. Your MOST accurate reply 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."

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

Besides alcohol use among the elderly, the unintentional misuse of _____ is a concern.

Neurocognitive disorders may be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:

A friend confides that his father has late-onset Alzheimer's disease and he is concerned about developing the disease in the future. He asks if there is a biological test he can take to determine his risk. Based on current research, the BEST response is:

A person has normal acetylcholine and glutamate activity. If that person is suspected of having Alzheimer's disease, one might look next for:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by most centenarians?

Which statement is true regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease?

The symptoms of vascular neurocognitive disorder:

Clinicians recognize that treatment for Alzheimer's disease includes:

Alanna's father has Alzheimer's disease, and she recently moved him into an assisted-living facility. Based on current research, what effect is a possible positive result of this change?

If a young person is taking a health-maintenance approach to aging, the person would be:

By 2060, the population of people in the United States over the age of 65 is projected to be:

A person is experiencing difficulty with long-term memory. In what area of the brain is a problem likely?

What is the relationship between age and anxiety in the elderly?

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.

Other than an autopsy after death, the BEST way to diagnose the presence of Alzheimer's disease is by:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and estrogen replacement therapy for postmenopausal women has been associated with:

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

Among the "oldest old," those who are older than 100 years old, the MOST common concern is the fear of:

"Grandpa is 88 years old, and there's no sign of neurocognitive disorder," says a friend of yours. Your MOST accurate reply is:

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Exam 18: Disorders of Aging and Cognition

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

Besides alcohol use among the elderly, the unintentional misuse of _____ is a concern.

Neurocognitive disorders may be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:

A friend confides that his father has late-onset Alzheimer's disease and he is concerned about developing the disease in the future. He asks if there is a biological test he can take to determine his risk. Based on current research, the BEST response is:

A person has normal acetylcholine and glutamate activity. If that person is suspected of having Alzheimer's disease, one might look next for:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by most centenarians?

Which statement is true regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease?

The symptoms of vascular neurocognitive disorder:

Clinicians recognize that treatment for Alzheimer's disease includes:

Alanna's father has Alzheimer's disease, and she recently moved him into an assisted-living facility. Based on current research, what effect is a possible positive result of this change?

If a young person is taking a health-maintenance approach to aging, the person would be:

By 2060, the population of people in the United States over the age of 65 is projected to be:

A person is experiencing difficulty with long-term memory. In what area of the brain is a problem likely?

What is the relationship between age and anxiety in the elderly?

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.

Other than an autopsy after death, the BEST way to diagnose the presence of Alzheimer's disease is by:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and estrogen replacement therapy for postmenopausal women has been associated with:

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

Among the "oldest old," those who are older than 100 years old, the MOST common concern is the fear of:

"Grandpa is 88 years old, and there's no sign of neurocognitive disorder," says a friend of yours. Your MOST accurate reply is:

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Models of Abnormality

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Disorders of Trauma and Stress

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Treatments for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Suicide

Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Eating Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

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Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

Treatments for Schizophrenia and Other Severe Mental Disorders

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Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents

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