Exam 14: Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Which of the following conditions involves acute and usually transient disorientation and memory loss?

The disorders that are characterized by impairments in cognition caused by a medical condition such as Alzheimer's disease are called ____________ disorders.

Which of the following disorders is characterized by tremors, muscle rigidity, inability to initiate movement, and possibly dementia?

Which of the following statements is true concerning neuroimaging studies and dementia?

Dementia pugilistica is a type of dementia due to repetitive head injuries.

Parkinson's disease is associated with which of the following neurotransmitters?

Anthony has been playing hockey since he was seven years old. As an adult he has been suffering from motor deficits such as shaking and loss of motor functioning in his hands. Neurological examinations ruled out Parkinson's disease. Which type of dementia is Anthony most likely suffering from?

Fifteen percent of people over the age of 65 experience anxiety disorders, often in the form of worry.

Ginkgo biloba has shown promise in stabilizing and improving cognitive functioning in Alzheimer's disease.

___________ disease is characterized by irregular jerks, grimaces, and twitches.

Of the following types of dementia, which one is most rare?

All of the following are suspected as causing Alzheimer's disease, except:

Which of the following is not a cognitive deficit associated with dementia?

Anterograde amnesia is the loss of memory for past events.

The repetition of sounds or words over and over is called echolalia.

Anterograde amnesia is the inability to learn new information.

Which of the following conditions affects only memory?

Luther is presenting with symptoms of sudden disorientation, confusion, and memory loss after being tackled during a football game. What is Luther most likely experiencing?

was acting as if she had some sort of amnesia. She insisted that her mother visit her family physician. The physician told Leah her mother was demonstrating an early onset of Alzheimer's disease. The doctor also told Leah that she should expect her mother's condition to worsen over time. Discuss with Leah the features, causes, diagnosis, theoretical perspective (s) and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Of the following types of dementia, which one is most rare?