Exam 13: Neurocognitive and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD) most typically consider the most disturbing symptom to be ____.

The cause of Alzheimer's disease is ____.

It is a rare, genetically transmitted disorder that involves twitching movements, dementia, and death. Its symptoms begin to appear in childhood to late in life, and onset most typically occurs during midlife. What is it?

Which statement about parasomnias is accurate ?

A handout on Alzheimer's disease says, "Alzheimer's is the third leading cause of dementia in older persons. It only affects the elderly, it causes marked deterioration in mental functioning without emotional disturbances, and it has no cure." Which portion of this statement is accurate ?

A physician says, "Most people know that AIDS leaves people open to deadly infections, but few are aware that cognitive impairment may be the first sign of HIV infection or AIDS. In serious cases, a diagnosis of AIDS delirium complex (ADC) is made. Prevalence of ADC among persons with HIV infection is between 30 to 40 percent in Western countries. Recently, medications have proven to improve symptoms of ADC once they develop." What about the physician's comments is correct ?

Which of the following can cause a neurocognitive disorder?

Which statement about dementia is accurate ?

Harold was involved in a fight and received several kicks to the head. A CAT scan revealed bruising of his cortex. Harold's symptoms suggest ____.

Bethany starts working as a nurse on the night shift, and therefore, must change her normal sleeping patterns to accommodate her job. As a result, she has trouble sleeping. What would be the likely diagnosis?

Dr. Wayne says during a differential diagnosis, "We know that the patient's cognitive disorder is caused by an infectious agent. That automatically rules out ____."

Normal age changes in the brain and occasional lapses in memory are ____.

Describe the characteristics of dementia in general and Alzheimer's disease (AD) in particular. What is known about the cause of Alzheimer's and what appear to be some protective factors that reduce the risk of developing AD?

Dr. Pushkin is seeing a new patient whom she suspects has a neurocognitive disorder. Dr. Pushkin wants to assess quickly the patient's overall cognitive functioning, including the patient's memory, attentional skills, and orientation to time and place. What instrument will Dr. Pushkin most likely use to conduct this assessment?

Late on Saturday night, Dennie is taken to the hospital after drinking twenty beers. His confusion, rambling, and incoherent speech stop as soon as the alcohol is out of his system. This incident illustrates ____.

Marcus is 83 takes a long time to think about and say what he is thinking. Simple thoughts take a lot of effort, and he needs help with his finances. He developed this condition very suddenly and has experienced a steady cognitive decline. Marcus was diagnosed with mild neurocognitive disorder. What aspect of his case is unusual ?

Parkinson's disease is diagnosed ____.

Brenda is undergoing a test that combines X-rays and computer analysis to assess her brain damage. Which test is being used?

Hazel was not wearing her helmet when she had an accident on her bicycle. As she fell, her brain was punctured by a broken spoke from the wheel of her bike, causing a rupture of her brain and hemorrhaging. Hazel experiences which type of head injury?

What are some of the treatments for neurocognitive disorders?