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All-Alzheimer's Trivia Quiz

Here is some basic information about a disease that's causing problems with our growing elderly population.

A multiple-choice quiz by pearlieoboebotto. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
pearlieoboebotto

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,059

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2390

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In the past, Alzheimer's disease was generally termed senility.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is NOT generally considered a warning sign of Alzheimer's disease? Hint

Mood Fluctuations

Problems in abstract thinking

Language difficulties

Loss of long term memory

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Question 3 of 10

3. How can Alzheimer's disease TRULY be diagnosed? Hint

Extensive blood work

The Lawrence-Quinn method

Years of psychiatric observation

By doing an autopsy of the brain

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Question 4 of 10

4. Alzheimer's patients always develop sexually inappropriate behaviors as their disease progresses.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following is NOT a typical BEHAVIOR problem seen in Alzheimer patients? Hint

Repetition

Taking things

Rummaging

Decreased appetite

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is a popular drug currently (Aug. 2001) used to treat Alzheimer's disease? Hint

Haldol

Aricept

Zoloft

Tegretol

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which vitamin, if taken daily, has been known to improve memory and slow the onset of Alzheimer's disease? Hint

Vitamin E

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Vitamin B-12

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Question 8 of 10

8. Alzheimer's Disease is characterized by plaques forming in the brain. These consist of? Hint

Proteins

Nerve cells

Fats

Surplus iron

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Question 9 of 10

9. One in 10 individuals over 65 years old will acquire Alzheimer's disease.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1996, the federal government spent $23 million on research for Alzheimer's disease.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the past, Alzheimer's disease was generally termed senility.

Answer: True

2. Which of the following is NOT generally considered a warning sign of Alzheimer's disease?

Answer: Loss of long term memory

Other signs include: difficulty with familiar tasks, slipping in job performance, confusion of place and time, lack of judgment, misplacing objects, changes in personality and lack of initiative.

3. How can Alzheimer's disease TRULY be diagnosed?

Answer: By doing an autopsy of the brain

4. Alzheimer's patients always develop sexually inappropriate behaviors as their disease progresses.

Answer: False

5. Which of the following is NOT a typical BEHAVIOR problem seen in Alzheimer patients?

Answer: Decreased appetite

6. Which of the following is a popular drug currently (Aug. 2001) used to treat Alzheimer's disease?

Answer: Aricept

7. Which vitamin, if taken daily, has been known to improve memory and slow the onset of Alzheimer's disease?

Answer: Vitamin E

8. Alzheimer's Disease is characterized by plaques forming in the brain. These consist of?

Answer: Proteins

9. One in 10 individuals over 65 years old will acquire Alzheimer's disease.

Answer: True

10. In 1996, the federal government spent $23 million on research for Alzheimer's disease.

Answer: False

The government spent $325 million - imagine what it is now!

Source: Author pearlieoboebotto

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