Question 1

Which of these is NOT a factor that contributes to Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  concussion or other brain injury 
B)  autoimmune disorder 
C)  slow-acting viral infections 
D)  exposure to zinc or lead 
A)  concussion or other brain injury 
B)  autoimmune disorder 
C)  slow-acting viral infections 
D)  exposure to zinc or lead

Question 2

Approximately what proportion of nursing home residents receive antipsychotic drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-tenth 
B)  one-fifth 
C)  one-quarter 
D)  one-third 
A)  one-tenth 
B)  one-fifth 
C)  one-quarter 
D)  one-third

Question 3

An individual is receiving drug treatment for Alzheimer's disease. What type of drug treatment has the person most likely been prescribed, and what is the goal of drug therapy?

Accepted Answer

An individual receiving drug treatment f

Question 4

Statistically speaking, which of these individuals is at greatest risk for depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  an older man living alone 
B)  an older woman living alone 
C)  an older man in a nursing home 
D)  an older woman in a nursing home 
A)  an older man living alone 
B)  an older woman living alone 
C)  an older man in a nursing home 
D)  an older woman in a nursing home

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The MOST common anxiety disorder among the elderly is:

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B)  agoraphobia. 
C)  panic attack. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B)  agoraphobia. 
C)  panic attack. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

There are several risks associated with

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

Blocking the activity of glutamate is to _____, whereas blocking the cellular production of RNA and calcium is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term memory impairment; short-term memory enhancement 
B)  short-term memory impairment; long-term memory impairment 
C)  long-term memory impairment; long-term memory enhancement 
D)  long-term memory impairment; short-term memory impairment 
A)  short-term memory impairment; short-term memory enhancement 
B)  short-term memory impairment; long-term memory impairment 
C)  long-term memory impairment; long-term memory enhancement 
D)  long-term memory impairment; short-term memory impairment

Question 11

An individual is experiencing a significant cognitive disturbance. How would you determine whether the person has delirium or neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease? What criteria must be present to meet the DSM-5 requirements for a diagnosis of each condition?

Accepted Answer

To determine whether an individual is ex

Question 12

The prefrontal cortex is to _____, as the temporal lobes and diencephalon are to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term memory; transferring information into short-term memory 
B)  short-term memory; transferring information into long-term memory 
C)  episodic memory; procedural memory 
D)  procedural memory; episodic memory 
A)  long-term memory; transferring information into short-term memory 
B)  short-term memory; transferring information into long-term memory 
C)  episodic memory; procedural memory 
D)  procedural memory; episodic memory

Question 13

An individual with Alzheimer's disease is able to function independently. The MOST appropriate label for this person's condition is:

Accepted Answer

A)  mild delirium. 
B)  major delirium. 
C)  mild neurocognitive disorder. 
D)  major neurocognitive disorder. 
A)  mild delirium. 
B)  major delirium. 
C)  mild neurocognitive disorder. 
D)  major neurocognitive disorder.

Question 14

Which is MOST likely to be said by an elderly person regarding long-term care?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'm glad I saved enough for this." 
B)  "I've known lots of people who got better and came home." 
C)  "I'm worried about losing my independence." 
D)  "I can't wait for all the interesting new activities I'll be able to do." 
A)  "I'm glad I saved enough for this." 
B)  "I've known lots of people who got better and came home." 
C)  "I'm worried about losing my independence." 
D)  "I can't wait for all the interesting new activities I'll be able to do."

Question 15

Studies have shown that misuse of medications in U.S. nursing homes occurs MOST often when staff members:

Accepted Answer

A)  use antipsychotic drugs to control the behaviors of those who don't show psychotic symptoms. 
B)  mistakenly give drugs to the wrong residents. 
C)  discontinue drugs that could have controlled residents' inappropriate behaviors and irrelevant thoughts. 
D)  mistake complex drug interactions for symptoms of delirium. 
A)  use antipsychotic drugs to control the behaviors of those who don't show psychotic symptoms. 
B)  mistakenly give drugs to the wrong residents. 
C)  discontinue drugs that could have controlled residents' inappropriate behaviors and irrelevant thoughts. 
D)  mistake complex drug interactions for symptoms of delirium.

Question 16

"In dealing with Alzheimer's disease, exercise is the key," says a friend of yours. Which statement is supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A)  "You're right-exercise may reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's, and it may help treatment if the disease does develop." 
B)  "You're partly right-exercise may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's, but it doesn't help much with treatment if the disease develops." 
C)  "You're partly right-exercise does not reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's, but it may help treat the disease if it does develop." 
D)  "Not really-exercise does not reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's, and it doesn't help much with treatment if the disease develops." 
A)  "You're right-exercise may reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's, and it may help treatment if the disease does develop." 
B)  "You're partly right-exercise may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's, but it doesn't help much with treatment if the disease develops." 
C)  "You're partly right-exercise does not reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's, but it may help treat the disease if it does develop." 
D)  "Not really-exercise does not reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's, and it doesn't help much with treatment if the disease develops."

Question 17

Regarding anxiety disorders and aging, which statement is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symptoms of anxiety disorders are often misinterpreted as symptoms of a medical condition. 
B)  The prevalence of anxiety among the elderly is comparable to that of other age groups. 
C)  Declining health is one of the main sources of anxiety among the elderly. 
D)  Drug treatments should be used cautiously because of how they are metabolized in the elderly. 
A)  Symptoms of anxiety disorders are often misinterpreted as symptoms of a medical condition. 
B)  The prevalence of anxiety among the elderly is comparable to that of other age groups. 
C)  Declining health is one of the main sources of anxiety among the elderly. 
D)  Drug treatments should be used cautiously because of how they are metabolized in the elderly.

Question 18

An individual with Alzheimer's disease is no longer able to function independently. The MOST appropriate diagnosis for this person's condition is:

Accepted Answer

A)  mild delirium. 
B)  major delirium. 
C)  mild neurocognitive disorder. 
D)  major neurocognitive disorder. 
A)  mild delirium. 
B)  major delirium. 
C)  mild neurocognitive disorder. 
D)  major neurocognitive disorder.

Question 19

Which disease involves degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pick's disease 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  Korsakoff's syndrome 
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease 
A)  Pick's disease 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  Korsakoff's syndrome 
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Question 20

Alzheimer's is named for the first person to _____ the disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  suffer from 
B)  identify 
C)  fund research in 
D)  write a novel about 
A)  suffer from 
B)  identify 
C)  fund research in 
D)  write a novel about

Which of these is NOT a factor that contributes to Alzheimer's disease?

Approximately what proportion of nursing home residents receive antipsychotic drugs?

An individual is receiving drug treatment for Alzheimer's disease. What type of drug treatment has the person most likely been prescribed, and what is the goal of drug therapy?

Statistically speaking, which of these individuals is at greatest risk for depression?

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

The MOST common anxiety disorder among the elderly is:

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

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

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

Blocking the activity of glutamate is to _, whereas blocking the cellular production of RNA and calcium is to _.

An individual is experiencing a significant cognitive disturbance. How would you determine whether the person has delirium or neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease? What criteria must be present to meet the DSM-5 requirements for a diagnosis of each condition?

The prefrontal cortex is to _, as the temporal lobes and diencephalon are to _.

An individual with Alzheimer's disease is able to function independently. The MOST appropriate label for this person's condition is:

Which is MOST likely to be said by an elderly person regarding long-term care?

Studies have shown that misuse of medications in U.S. nursing homes occurs MOST often when staff members:

"In dealing with Alzheimer's disease, exercise is the key," says a friend of yours. Which statement is supported by research?

Regarding anxiety disorders and aging, which statement is NOT true?

An individual with Alzheimer's disease is no longer able to function independently. The MOST appropriate diagnosis for this person's condition is:

Which disease involves degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes?

Alzheimer's is named for the first person to _____ the disease.

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Eating Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

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Exam 18: Disorders of Aging and Cognition

Which of these is NOT a factor that contributes to Alzheimer's disease?

Approximately what proportion of nursing home residents receive antipsychotic drugs?

An individual is receiving drug treatment for Alzheimer's disease. What type of drug treatment has the person most likely been prescribed, and what is the goal of drug therapy?

Statistically speaking, which of these individuals is at greatest risk for depression?

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

The MOST common anxiety disorder among the elderly is:

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

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

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

Blocking the activity of glutamate is to _____, whereas blocking the cellular production of RNA and calcium is to _____.

An individual is experiencing a significant cognitive disturbance. How would you determine whether the person has delirium or neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease? What criteria must be present to meet the DSM-5 requirements for a diagnosis of each condition?

The prefrontal cortex is to _____, as the temporal lobes and diencephalon are to _____.

An individual with Alzheimer's disease is able to function independently. The MOST appropriate label for this person's condition is:

Which is MOST likely to be said by an elderly person regarding long-term care?

Studies have shown that misuse of medications in U.S. nursing homes occurs MOST often when staff members:

"In dealing with Alzheimer's disease, exercise is the key," says a friend of yours. Which statement is supported by research?

Regarding anxiety disorders and aging, which statement is NOT true?

An individual with Alzheimer's disease is no longer able to function independently. The MOST appropriate diagnosis for this person's condition is:

Which disease involves degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes?

Alzheimer's is named for the first person to _____ the disease.

Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present

Research in Abnormal Psychology

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

Sexual Disorders and Gender Variations

Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

Treatments for Schizophrenia and Other Severe Mental Disorders

Personality Disorders

Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents

Law, Society, and the Mental Health Profession

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Blocking the activity of glutamate is to _, whereas blocking the cellular production of RNA and calcium is to _.

The prefrontal cortex is to _, as the temporal lobes and diencephalon are to _.