Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What is the best definition of dementia? Any loss of memory. A medical condition that results in the loss of mental facilities, including memory, language use and judgement. Any mental illness in an elderly person. It is a polite way of saying "crazy".

2. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Which of the following is NOT true of Alzheimer's disease? It is often accompanied by depression in the early stages. Plaques are found on brain cells in post-mortem exams. It is characterized by a sudden onset. Patients may require total nursing care in the final stages.

3. Which of the following is NOT a cause of dementia? "Mini" brain strokes Boxing Alcoholism Anorexia nervosa

4. In dementia, the loss of long-term memory generally precedes the loss of short-term memory. True False

5. Which of these professionals is able to diagnose dementia? Family doctor Gerontologist Geriatric psychiatrist Any of these can diagnose dementia

6. Which of the following would not be useful in diagnosing dementia? MRI exam Medical history Mini mental exam Skull x-ray

7. What living arrangement is best for a person with dementia? Nursing home Living at home with paid caretaker Living at home with family members as caretakers It depends on the patient's condition and the family's ability and resources

8. Which of the following is not important in choosing a nursing home? Competent nursing staff Elegant decor Appropriate activity program Good evaluation from health department or other licensing organization

9. You are visiting your elderly aunt, who you know suffers from Alzheimer's disease. What would be the best way to greet her? Hi, Aunt Selma, I'm Phil, your sister Laura's oldest son. Hi, Aunt Selma. Let's see if you know who I am. Bet you don't recognize me! There is no point in greeting her, since she doesn't understand anything, anyway.

10. There is medication available that slows down the course of some dementias. True False