Exam 13: Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

Similar to delirium, the cognitive difficulties experienced by patients with neurocognitive disorder are accompanied by changes in consciousness or alertness.

The ____________ diathesis-stress model considers the role of biological predispositions, stressful life events, and personal protective factors that reduce the potential negative impact of biological and environmental risk factors in the development of late-onset depression.

Treatment for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease includes medication that inhibits the breakdown of

Compare and contrast late-onset schizophrenia and very-late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis.

Which statement is TRUE concerning the development of bipolar disorder among older adults?

Jack is a 79-year old man with multiple medical problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, several minor strokes, atherosclerosis, and degenerative disk disease. Jack sees several doctors, who all prescribe him medication. Recently, Jack's wife and children have noticed that he has become increasingly confused and they have to repeat questions because his attention wanders. After reviewing all of Jack's medications, his primary-care physician decided to either discontinue or reduce several of his prescriptions. Within a month, Jack's symptoms dramatically improved. Given this information, Jack would most likely be diagnosed with

Discuss the various treatment options for neurocognitive disorder. Include an explanation of the main goals of these interventions and their overall outcomes.

Nonmedication interventions for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

More men are diagnosed with late-onset schizophrenia while more women are diagnosed at an earlier age.

A mood disorder that occurs in the context of cerebrovascular disease is known as

Suicide rates are the highest for which subgroup of older adults?

In Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment, discussed in the Examining the Evidence section of the text, cognitive complaints center on

In what way may hormonal factors influence the late onset of schizophrenia in women?

The medication that is recommended as the first-line pharmacological treatment for older people suffering from anxiety is

Explain why only approximately half of the older adults who experience mental health problems receive proper treatment.

Among older adults, more women are diagnosed with depressive disorders.

The most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorders in older adults are

As Alzheimer's progresses and symptom severity increases, treatment includes medication that blocks the overproduction of

When older adults are treated for psychosis, which medications produce better outcomes and have fewer side effects?

____________ focuses on the unique challenges (e.g., physical changes, lifestyle shifts, and role changes) and psychological symptoms faced by older adults.