Exam 10: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Oswaldo displays multiple motor tics, like facial grimacing, jerking his head, and neck stretching, but no vocal tics. Because he has only a motor tic and is not displaying vocal tics, his doctor has diagnosed him with:

When Tina was four years old, her parents were concerned about her expressive language. She spoke only in two- or three-word sentences. Tina was also unable to feed and dress herself. Her IQ score was 23. Tina's psychologist most likely diagnosed her with _____.

Dementias that follow _____ are more likely to dissipate with time than are dementias that follow _____.

Mary keeps losing her keys and asks the same questions over and over again. To avoid forgetting, she often makes a list of things she has to do but always forgets to look at them later. Mary is most likely in the early stages of _____.

Stimulants used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may work by increasing levels of _____ in the synapses of the brain.

_____ is the most common type of major neurocognitive disorder (NCD) and accounts for _____ of all types of dementia.

Which of the following is true about the connection between Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome?

Children with an intellectual disability are more likely to:

An area of the inferior frontal gyrus called _____ is involved in the ability to articulate and analyze words.

What percentage of stroke patients develop cognitive deficits serious enough to qualify for a diagnosis of dementia?

Ruth's physician informed her that a single dominant gene on chromosome 4 transmits her condition. She was also told that if one of her parents had the gene, she stood a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene and developing the disorder. Which disease is her physician most likely referring to?

Which of the following statements is true about treatments for dementia?

Down syndrome is also referred to as _____.

Charlie has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His medication improves his level of attention and helps him control his impulsive behavior, but he often experiences dryness in his mouth, fatigue, dizziness, and constipation. Which of the following drugs is Charlie most likely taking for his condition?

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely than children without a psychological disturbance to belong to families:

Which of the following therapies used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), typically engage parents and teachers in changing rewards and punishments in every aspect of the child's life?

Alzheimer's disease usually begins with _____.

Which of the following drugs is known to reduce tics and increase cognitive abilities in children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Describe vascular dementia and identify its causes and prevalence.

Which of the following statements is true about the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?