Deck 52: Dementia

Question 1

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is divided into two major subtypes: behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) and aphasia syndromes.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Patients with suspected dementia will always have evidence of memory impairment.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A diagnosis of dementia requires the following:

A) Impairment of at least two domains of cognitive function
B) Evidence of functional impairment
C) Ruling out of potential reversible causes of dementia
D) All of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Patients with suspected dementia with Lewy bodies may exhibit the following symptoms:

A) Visual-spatial deficits
B) Executive dysfunction
C) Short-term memory deficits
D) Visual hallucinations
E) All of the above

Question 5

PET imaging using florbetapir has FDA approval and its use is covered by most insurance.

Question 6

Once a person has been diagnosed with dementia, they can no longer reliably complete advance directives.

Question 7

The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) can be used to screen for cognitive deficits and used to measure cognitive skills over time.

Question 8

Typical laboratory screening for cognitive impairment includes:

A) CBC
B) Electrolytes
C) B12
D) Thyroid and liver function
E) All of the above

Question 9

Functional decline that may be observed in a patient with suspected frontotemporal dementia might include:

A) Trouble with completing tasks
B) Evidence of poor judgment
C) Diminished standards involving hygiene
D) All of the above

Question 10

A possible early sign of suspected Alzheimer's disease might include:

A) Altered appetite
B) Getting lost or disoriented
C) Balance disturbances
D) None of the above