Question 1

Which element has been found at higher levels in people with Alzheimer's disease than in people without Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  manganese 
B)  aluminum 
C)  phosphorus 
D)  lead 
A)  manganese 
B)  aluminum 
C)  phosphorus 
D)  lead B

Question 2

Leonard is 52 years old and has been incarcerated in Canada for 15 years. Leonard's physiology is MOST likely to resemble that of a non-incarcerated person who is what age?

Accepted Answer

A)  53 years old 
B)  45 years old 
C)  67 years old 
D)  72 years old 
A)  53 years old 
B)  45 years old 
C)  67 years old 
D)  72 years old C

Question 3

Compare and contrast the causes of early-onset and sporadic Alzheimer's disease

Accepted Answer

Student answers should include the following:
-early-onset AD occurs in people before the age of 65 and who have familial history of AD going back at least three generations
-associated with the presenilin gene PS1, PS2, and APP gene
-anyone with a mutation in any of these genes will likely develop AD
-early onset accounts for about 5% of AD cases
-sporadic AD occurs in people after the age of 65
-caused by genes, environment, and lifestyle
-ApoE4 gene seems to increase risk for AD
-aluminum is linked to sporadic AD
-more women develop this type of AED than men
-can reduce risk for this type through education and physical activity

Question 4

Which of the following has shown promise as an effective way of reducing agitation in people with dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  aromatherapy 
B)  light therapy 
C)  person-centred care 
D)  benzodiazepines 
A)  aromatherapy 
B)  light therapy 
C)  person-centred care 
D)  benzodiazepines

Question 5

What does current research suggest is the BEST predictor of Alzheimer's disease progression?

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of beta-secretase in the brain 
B)  the amount of tau in the brain 
C)  the amount of atrophy in the hippocampus 
D)  the amount of atrophy in the frontal lobes 
A)  the amount of beta-secretase in the brain 
B)  the amount of tau in the brain 
C)  the amount of atrophy in the hippocampus 
D)  the amount of atrophy in the frontal lobes

Question 6

Which of the following symptoms is MOST often reported in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  inappropriate social behaviour 
B)  getting lost while driving 
C)  difficulty getting dressed 
D)  difficulty eating 
A)  inappropriate social behaviour 
B)  getting lost while driving 
C)  difficulty getting dressed 
D)  difficulty eating

Question 7

Which type of dementia is associated with white matter lesions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  vascular dementia 
C)  fronto-temporal neurocognitive disorder 
D)  alcohol-related dementia 
A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  vascular dementia 
C)  fronto-temporal neurocognitive disorder 
D)  alcohol-related dementia

Question 8

A person must develop Alzheimer's disease after what age to be diagnosed with sporadic Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  55 
B)  60 
C)  65 
D)  70 
A)  55 
B)  60 
C)  65 
D)  70

Question 9

George had a spinal tap to test for biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease. What substances were George's doctors MOST likely looking for in George's cerebrospinal fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and tau 
B)  tau and amyloid protein 
C)  amyloid protein and beta-secretase 
D)  beta-secretase and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors 
A)  acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and tau 
B)  tau and amyloid protein 
C)  amyloid protein and beta-secretase 
D)  beta-secretase and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

Question 10

Which of the following has been found to have a positive effect on mild cognitive impairment?

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholinesterase inhibitors 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  NSAIDs 
D)  memory training 
A)  acetylcholinesterase inhibitors 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  NSAIDs 
D)  memory training

Question 11

Which of the following ailments is MOST likely to contribute to an older person's likelihood of committing a crime and becoming incarcerated?

Accepted Answer

A)  macular degeneration 
B)  early dementia 
C)  heart disease 
D)  anxiety 
A)  macular degeneration 
B)  early dementia 
C)  heart disease 
D)  anxiety

Question 12

How is gender related to Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  2/3 of people with Alzheimer's disease are men 
B)  2/3 of people with Alzheimer's disease are women 
C)  ¾ of people with Alzheimer's disease are women 
D)  ¾ of people with Alzheimer's disease are men 
A)  2/3 of people with Alzheimer's disease are men 
B)  2/3 of people with Alzheimer's disease are women 
C)  ¾ of people with Alzheimer's disease are women 
D)  ¾ of people with Alzheimer's disease are men

Question 13

Which of the following are the MOST common behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychosis and disinhibition 
B)  disinhibition and agitation 
C)  agitation and aggression 
D)  aggression and psychosis 
A)  psychosis and disinhibition 
B)  disinhibition and agitation 
C)  agitation and aggression 
D)  aggression and psychosis

Question 14

Ellie is 78 years old and her behaviour has changed dramatically over the last year. Although Ellie used to be friendly with other people who lived in her apartment complex, recently she has begun to shout and swear at people from her balcony. Ellie's behaviour is MOST consistent with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  fronto-temporal neurocognitive disorder, behavioural type 
B)  fronto-temporal neurocognitive disorder, language type 
C)  alcohol-related dementia 
D)  neuro-cognitive disorder with Lewy bodies 
A)  fronto-temporal neurocognitive disorder, behavioural type 
B)  fronto-temporal neurocognitive disorder, language type 
C)  alcohol-related dementia 
D)  neuro-cognitive disorder with Lewy bodies

Question 15

How many areas of cognitive functioning must be impaired for a diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 16

Marcelle has been told he is at increased risk for developing sporadic Alzheimer's disease compared to most people, although it is also possible that he won't develop the disease at all. Which of the following gene combinations does Marcelle MOST likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)  ApoE2; ApoE2 
B)  ApoE2; ApoE3 
C)  ApoE3; ApoE3 
D)  ApoE4; ApoE4 
A)  ApoE2; ApoE2 
B)  ApoE2; ApoE3 
C)  ApoE3; ApoE3 
D)  ApoE4; ApoE4

Question 17

What are the two most common informal caregiving tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  meal preparation and managing finances 
B)  managing finances and coordinating appointments 
C)  coordinating appointments and transportation 
D)  transportation and meal preparation 
A)  meal preparation and managing finances 
B)  managing finances and coordinating appointments 
C)  coordinating appointments and transportation 
D)  transportation and meal preparation

Question 18

Dino is 77 years old and has begun to have complex hallucinations. Recently Dino was trying to escape from a hallucination when he fell and injured his hip. While in hospital a neuropsychologist MOST likely diagnosed Dino with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies 
C)  fronto-temporal neurocognitive disorder 
D)  alcohol-related dementia 
A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies 
C)  fronto-temporal neurocognitive disorder 
D)  alcohol-related dementia

Question 19

What substance is the primary component of neurofibrillary tangles?

Accepted Answer

A)  beta-secretase 
B)  amyloid precursor protein 
C)  tau protein 
D)  acetylcholinesterase inhibitors 
A)  beta-secretase 
B)  amyloid precursor protein 
C)  tau protein 
D)  acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

Question 20

Dr. Eto performed hip surgery on 100 older adults last year. Approximately how many of Dr. Eto's patients will have developed delirium after their surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  75 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  75

Which element has been found at higher levels in people with Alzheimer's disease than in people without Alzheimer's disease?

Leonard is 52 years old and has been incarcerated in Canada for 15 years. Leonard's physiology is MOST likely to resemble that of a non-incarcerated person who is what age?

Compare and contrast the causes of early-onset and sporadic Alzheimer's disease

Which of the following has shown promise as an effective way of reducing agitation in people with dementia?

What does current research suggest is the BEST predictor of Alzheimer's disease progression?

Which of the following symptoms is MOST often reported in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease?

Which type of dementia is associated with white matter lesions?

A person must develop Alzheimer's disease after what age to be diagnosed with sporadic Alzheimer's disease?

George had a spinal tap to test for biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease. What substances were George's doctors MOST likely looking for in George's cerebrospinal fluid?

Which of the following has been found to have a positive effect on mild cognitive impairment?

Which of the following ailments is MOST likely to contribute to an older person's likelihood of committing a crime and becoming incarcerated?

How is gender related to Alzheimer's disease?

Which of the following are the MOST common behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)?

How many areas of cognitive functioning must be impaired for a diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder in the DSM-5?

Marcelle has been told he is at increased risk for developing sporadic Alzheimer's disease compared to most people, although it is also possible that he won't develop the disease at all. Which of the following gene combinations does Marcelle MOST likely have?

What are the two most common informal caregiving tasks?

Dino is 77 years old and has begun to have complex hallucinations. Recently Dino was trying to escape from a hallucination when he fell and injured his hip. While in hospital a neuropsychologist MOST likely diagnosed Dino with which of the following?

What substance is the primary component of neurofibrillary tangles?

Dr. Eto performed hip surgery on 100 older adults last year. Approximately how many of Dr. Eto's patients will have developed delirium after their surgery?

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Exam 7: Neurocognitive Disorders

Which element has been found at higher levels in people with Alzheimer's disease than in people without Alzheimer's disease?

Leonard is 52 years old and has been incarcerated in Canada for 15 years. Leonard's physiology is MOST likely to resemble that of a non-incarcerated person who is what age?

Compare and contrast the causes of early-onset and sporadic Alzheimer's disease

Which of the following has shown promise as an effective way of reducing agitation in people with dementia?

What does current research suggest is the BEST predictor of Alzheimer's disease progression?

Which of the following symptoms is MOST often reported in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease?

Which type of dementia is associated with white matter lesions?

A person must develop Alzheimer's disease after what age to be diagnosed with sporadic Alzheimer's disease?

George had a spinal tap to test for biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease. What substances were George's doctors MOST likely looking for in George's cerebrospinal fluid?

Which of the following has been found to have a positive effect on mild cognitive impairment?

Which of the following ailments is MOST likely to contribute to an older person's likelihood of committing a crime and becoming incarcerated?

How is gender related to Alzheimer's disease?

Which of the following are the MOST common behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)?

How many areas of cognitive functioning must be impaired for a diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder in the DSM-5?

Marcelle has been told he is at increased risk for developing sporadic Alzheimer's disease compared to most people, although it is also possible that he won't develop the disease at all. Which of the following gene combinations does Marcelle MOST likely have?

What are the two most common informal caregiving tasks?

Dino is 77 years old and has begun to have complex hallucinations. Recently Dino was trying to escape from a hallucination when he fell and injured his hip. While in hospital a neuropsychologist MOST likely diagnosed Dino with which of the following?

What substance is the primary component of neurofibrillary tangles?

Dr. Eto performed hip surgery on 100 older adults last year. Approximately how many of Dr. Eto's patients will have developed delirium after their surgery?

Issues to Consider in the Study of Adult Development

Research Designs and Ethical Issues

Physical Changes Associated with Aging

Cognitive Changes, Post-Formal Thought, and Wisdom

Longevity, Health, and Functioning

Mental Health and Mental Health Disorders

Canada’s Ethnic Diversity

Aging and Personality Development

Relationships

Work, Retirement, and Leisure

Dying: Another Stage of Life

Living Arrangements of Older Adults

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