Question 1

Medical testing for possible brain irregularities or structural problems is often done by

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CT, MRI, and PET scans are common imaging techniques used to detect brain irregularities or structural problems.

Question 2

James has dementia and carries written reminders and pictures of loved ones that he can refer to when faced with loss of memory. The social worker, who suggested this method, refers to this collection as a

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A "memory wallet" is a tool used to help individuals with memory impairments, like dementia, by providing them with written reminders and pictures to aid in recalling important information.

Question 3

Behavior problems typically addressed in people with dementia include

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Hypersexuality and agitation are common behavior problems in people with dementia.

Question 4

A common form of treatment for people with dementia that focuses on reducing behavior problems and increasing frequency of self-care skills is

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Behavior therapy is commonly used to address behavior problems and enhance self-care skills in individuals with dementia by reinforcing positive behaviors and reducing negative ones.

Question 5

Ed is caring for his mother, who has dementia. He feels awfully burdened by the daily responsibilities, and looks forward to his weekly meeting with other people who are also caring for elderly parents. During these gatherings, they share a meal and stories about what has happened that week in their caregiver roles, sharing information about what has worked and expressing their frustrations. Ed is participating in

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Ed is participating in a support group for caregivers. The passage describes a group of people who are caring for elderly parents, who meet weekly to share a meal and stories about their experiences. This is a typical activity for a support group.

Question 6

Caregivers of people with dementia can greatly benefit from

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Caregivers of people with dementia benefit from having access to information about the condition, relief from the burdens of caregiving, and support groups that provide emotional and practical support.

Question 7

Holly has Alzheimer's disease. To help her remain in her own home successfully for as long as possible, her family has placed clocks and calendars in every room. They have made signs that help Holly locate important places like the refrigerator and the toilet. Her walls are covered with pictures of family with labels as to who everyone is along with explanation of their relationship to her. This treatment is known as

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Reality orientation is a treatment approach that involves providing constant reminders of time, place, and person to help individuals with cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer's disease, stay oriented to their environment.

Question 8

If a person with dementia is taught to influence memory performance by repeatedly practicing various skills, such as using the microwave oven, relying on external cues and mnemonic strategies to drive memory, increasing social interaction, and simplifying his/her environment so that less needs to be remembered, he/she is involved with

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Memory training involves teaching individuals strategies to improve their memory performance, such as practicing skills, using external cues, and employing mnemonic strategies.

Question 9

Two important psychological treatments for people with dementia are

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Reality orientation and memory training are two important psychological treatments for people with dementia. Reality orientation helps people with dementia to understand their surroundings and to stay connected to reality. Memory training helps people with dementia to improve their memory skills.

Question 10

Physostigmine, tacrine, metrifonate, donepezil, and galantamine are all

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These drugs are cholinesterase inhibitors, which are used to increase levels of acetylcholine in the brain by preventing its breakdown, often used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 11

Caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's often experience ____ associated with the gradual isolation of one's life partner.

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Caregivers often experience grief due to the emotional pain and loss associated with the gradual decline and isolation of their loved one with Alzheimer's.

Question 12

A critical first step in assisting dementia caregivers is to provide them with

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Providing information about the nature of dementia is crucial as it helps caregivers understand the condition, manage expectations, and develop effective care strategies.

Question 13

Medical treatment of the actual cognitive deficits of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias has focused on

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Cholinesterase inhibitors are used to treat cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease by preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine, which is important for memory and learning.

Question 14

Self-care skills typically addressed in people with dementia include

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Self-care skills typically addressed in people with dementia include feeding, dressing, toileting, and grooming.

Question 15

Because biological approaches still have a general ineffectiveness for treating cognitive disorders, ____ to improve a person's quality of life remains extremely important.

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Psychological treatment is often used to improve quality of life for individuals with cognitive disorders when biological approaches are ineffective.

Question 16

People experiencing later, end-of-life stages of dementia may benefit from

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Hospice care is specifically designed to provide comfort and support to individuals in the final stages of a terminal illness, including dementia, focusing on quality of life and symptom management.

Question 17

Susan has Alzheimer's disease. She engages in therapy in order to reduce problematic behaviors like wandering alone; and to maintain skills like engaging in proper hygiene and grooming. This treatment is most consistent with

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Behavior therapy focuses on modifying problematic behaviors and reinforcing desired behaviors, which aligns with Susan's goals of reducing wandering and maintaining hygiene and grooming skills.

Question 18

Jenna has Alzheimer's disease. She has lots of little tricks to help her remember things. Each room in her house is painted a distinctive color, with the name of the color corresponding to the name of the room: blue for bedroom, lime for living room, green for garage, and so forth. These kinds of tricks to jog Jenna's memory are part of

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Memory training involves using strategies and techniques to improve memory function, such as using mnemonic devices or associating information with specific cues, like Jenna's use of color-coded rooms.

Question 19

Benefits of reality orientation therapy are likely the best for people in the

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Reality orientation therapy is most beneficial in the early and intermediate stages of dementia as it helps reinforce awareness of time, place, and person, which can slow cognitive decline and improve quality of life during these stages.

Question 20

Brent has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. As part of his treatment plan, he is meeting with a therapist weekly while he still has some memory function. During their sessions, they discuss his life history, particularly addressing the regrets he has about the type of father he was to his children. Through their discussions, Brent comes to see that even though he wasn't a perfect father, his children do love him and did learn many good things from him. Brent is receiving which psychological treatment?

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Reminiscence therapy involves discussing past experiences and life history, often to help individuals find meaning and resolve past conflicts, which aligns with Brent's therapy sessions.

Quiz 14: Neurocognitive Disorders