Question 1

Which of the following medications is a combination of memantine and donepezil?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognex 
B)  Aricept 
C)  Namzaric 
D)  Exelon 
A)  Cognex 
B)  Aricept 
C)  Namzaric 
D)  Exelon C

Question 2

Untreated syphilis can cause dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Most medications used to treat dementia and AD fall into the cholinesterase inhibitor classification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Alzheimer's accounts for approximately 80% of all irreversible dementias

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is a selective inhibitor of MAO?

Accepted Answer

A)  tacrine 
B)  galantamine 
C)  rivastigmine 
D)  None of these 
A)  tacrine 
B)  galantamine 
C)  rivastigmine 
D)  None of these

Question 6

There are currently several medications that cure AD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

AD accounts for about ____ of all irreversible dementias.

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  None of these 
A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  None of these

Question 8

AD affects approximately _____ Americans.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 5 
B)  1 in 10 
C)  1 in 45 
D)  1 in 50 
A)  1 in 5 
B)  1 in 10 
C)  1 in 45 
D)  1 in 50

Question 9

Agitated AD patients who also present with psychotic symptoms are often placed on ____:

Accepted Answer

A)  tranquilizers 
B)  antidepressants 
C)  benzodiazepines 
D)  atypical antipsychotics 
A)  tranquilizers 
B)  antidepressants 
C)  benzodiazepines 
D)  atypical antipsychotics

Question 10

Which of the following has been associated with liver toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  tacrine 
B)  donepezil 
C)  galantamine 
D)  memantine 
A)  tacrine 
B)  donepezil 
C)  galantamine 
D)  memantine

Question 11

Alzheimer's Disease or AD is the most common type of dementia

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Depressed AD patients would benefit most from ________ type antidepressants.

Accepted Answer

A)  SSRIs or SPARIs 
B)  SNRIs 
C)  MAOIs 
D)  None of these 
A)  SSRIs or SPARIs 
B)  SNRIs 
C)  MAOIs 
D)  None of these

Question 13

Beta-amyloid can be detected on scans and removed surgically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

AD may have a genetic/familial pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Providing a controlled/monitored environment for AD patients may help to reduce confusion and agitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The typical dose for a patient taking Aricept is ____ mg.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10 
B)  10-20 
C)  75-100 
D)  None of these 
A)  5-10 
B)  10-20 
C)  75-100 
D)  None of these

Question 17

Most medications for AD and dementia are major tranquilizers that reduce dopamine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

AD cannot be detected on most scans, but autopsy reveals a deficit in brain presynaptic cholinergic systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Vascular dementia accounts for about 20% of all dementias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following belongs to a newer class of AD drug that is known as an N-methyl-D-asparate receptor antagonist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reminyl 
B)  Aricept 
C)  Namenda 
D)  None of these 
A)  Reminyl 
B)  Aricept 
C)  Namenda 
D)  None of these

Which of the following medications is a combination of memantine and donepezil?

Untreated syphilis can cause dementia.

Most medications used to treat dementia and AD fall into the cholinesterase inhibitor classification.

Alzheimer's accounts for approximately 80% of all irreversible dementias

Which of the following is a selective inhibitor of MAO?

There are currently several medications that cure AD.

AD accounts for about ____ of all irreversible dementias.

AD affects approximately _____ Americans.

Agitated AD patients who also present with psychotic symptoms are often placed on ____:

Which of the following has been associated with liver toxicity?

Alzheimer's Disease or AD is the most common type of dementia

Depressed AD patients would benefit most from ________ type antidepressants.

Beta-amyloid can be detected on scans and removed surgically.

AD may have a genetic/familial pattern.

Providing a controlled/monitored environment for AD patients may help to reduce confusion and agitation.

The typical dose for a patient taking Aricept is ____ mg.

Most medications for AD and dementia are major tranquilizers that reduce dopamine.

AD cannot be detected on most scans, but autopsy reveals a deficit in brain presynaptic cholinergic systems.

Vascular dementia accounts for about 20% of all dementias.

Which of the following belongs to a newer class of AD drug that is known as an N-methyl-D-asparate receptor antagonist?

History Taking and Assessment Techniques

Treatment of Unipolar Depression

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

Treatment of Adhd and Disorders of Attention

Treatment of Cognitive Disorders

Treatment of Sleep Disorders

Treatment of Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions

Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders

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Exam 9: Treatment of Personality Disorders

Which of the following medications is a combination of memantine and donepezil?

Untreated syphilis can cause dementia.

Most medications used to treat dementia and AD fall into the cholinesterase inhibitor classification.

Alzheimer's accounts for approximately 80% of all irreversible dementias

Which of the following is a selective inhibitor of MAO?

There are currently several medications that cure AD.

AD accounts for about ____ of all irreversible dementias.

AD affects approximately _____ Americans.

Agitated AD patients who also present with psychotic symptoms are often placed on ____:

Which of the following has been associated with liver toxicity?

Alzheimer's Disease or AD is the most common type of dementia

Depressed AD patients would benefit most from ________ type antidepressants.

Beta-amyloid can be detected on scans and removed surgically.

AD may have a genetic/familial pattern.

Providing a controlled/monitored environment for AD patients may help to reduce confusion and agitation.

The typical dose for a patient taking Aricept is ____ mg.

Most medications for AD and dementia are major tranquilizers that reduce dopamine.

AD cannot be detected on most scans, but autopsy reveals a deficit in brain presynaptic cholinergic systems.

Vascular dementia accounts for about 20% of all dementias.

Which of the following belongs to a newer class of AD drug that is known as an N-methyl-D-asparate receptor antagonist?

History Taking and Assessment Techniques

Treatment of Unipolar Depression

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

Treatment of Adhd and Disorders of Attention

Treatment of Cognitive Disorders

Treatment of Sleep Disorders

Treatment of Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions

Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders

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Case Vignettes: Adolescents

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