Question 1

Symptoms consistent with mild neurocognitive disorder are common in individuals with ____.

Accepted Answer

Current heavy substance use can lead to symptoms consistent with mild neurocognitive disorder due to the impact of substances on brain function.

Question 2

Which cognitive disorder is characterized by atrophy of brain tissue?

Accepted Answer

Frontotemporal lobar degeneration is characterized by atrophy (degeneration) of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. This leads to cognitive, behavioral, and language impairments. Vascular dementia is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, Parkinson's disease is characterized by the death of dopamine-producing cells in the brain, and epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by seizures. While all of these conditions can affect cognition, only frontotemporal lobar degeneration is specifically characterized by atrophy of brain tissue.

Question 3

Neurofibrillary tangles and beta-amyloid plaques are predictive of development of which condition?

Accepted Answer

Neurofibrillary tangles and beta-amyloid plaques are characteristic pathological features of Alzheimer's disease, contributing to its development and progression.

Question 4

What are some of the treatments for neurocognitive disorders?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Among normally aging adults, infection or reactions to prescription drugs can result in ____.

Accepted Answer

Infection or reactions to prescription drugs can lead to temporary memory loss and confusion in normally aging adults.

Question 6

Alladi et al. found that can delay the age of onset of dementia by up to four years, because it appears to increase the ability of the brain to continue functioning normally despite neurodegeneration?

Accepted Answer

Speaking two languages, or bilingualism, has been shown to enhance cognitive reserve, which can delay the onset of dementia by helping the brain function normally despite neurodegeneration.

Question 7

Describe the characteristics of dementia in general and Alzheimer's disease (AD) in particular. What is known about the cause of Alzheimer's and what appear to be some protective factors that reduce the risk of developing AD?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Obesity ____ within the brain, resulting in cognitive decline and structural and biochemical changes.

Accepted Answer

Obesity is associated with accelerating aging processes in the brain, leading to cognitive decline and structural and biochemical changes.

Question 9

Patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD) and their families most typically consider the most disturbing symptom to be ____.

Accepted Answer

The most disturbing symptom for patients with Alzheimer's disease and their families is typically the deterioration of memory, as it directly affects daily life and personal relationships.

Question 10

Describe the different neurocognitive disorders. Indicate how to differentiate among the different neurocognitive disorders.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Dobkin and colleagues (2006) found that ____ is a feasible and effective treatment for depressive symptoms among individuals with Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

Dobkin and colleagues (2006) found that cognitive-behavioral therapy is a feasible and effective treatment for depressive symptoms among individuals with Parkinson's disease.

Question 12

Dr. Jensen was discussing "good news" with Rita and her daughter after Rita's most recent neuropsychological testing. Since Rita has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD), what Dr. Jensen most probably means by "good news" is that ____.

Accepted Answer

In the context of Alzheimer's disease, "good news" often refers to a slowing of the rate of cognitive decline, as recovery or regaining cognitive function is not typically expected with this progressive condition.

Quiz 12: Neurocognitive Disorders