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

2. Which of the following is NOT generally considered a warning sign of Alzheimer's disease? Problems in abstract thinking Mood Fluctuations Loss of long term memory Language difficulties

3. How can Alzheimer's disease TRULY be diagnosed? Extensive blood work By doing an autopsy of the brain Years of psychiatric observation The Lawrence-Quinn method

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

5. Which of the following is NOT a typical BEHAVIOR problem seen in Alzheimer patients? Taking things Repetition Decreased appetite Rummaging

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

7. Which vitamin, if taken daily, has been known to improve memory and slow the onset of Alzheimer's disease? Vitamin E Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin B-12

8. Does aluminum in one's drinking water contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease in that person? Possibly Definitely, yes No It depends on how much water you drink

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

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