Question 1

Alzheimer's is _______not a ______.
A) a form of delirium; permanent condition
B) an emotional response to aging; biologically-based disorder
C) a degenerative form of brain disease; normal sign of aging
D) a normal part of aging; preventable disorder

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's is a degenerative form of brain disease, meaning it is not a normal sign of aging. While it is a permanent condition and typically not preventable, it is not delirium or an emotional response to aging.

Question 2

Caregivers of Alzheimer's patients have been found to have higher ______.
A) levels of stress hormones
B) incidents of memory loss
C) scores on an empathy scale
D) suicide rates

Accepted Answer

Caregivers of Alzheimer's patients have been found to have higher levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol, due to the demands and challenges of providing care for their loved ones.

Question 3

Ron has Alzheimer's disease. Currently, he is incontinent, unable to walk or speak and requires assistance in toileting and feeding. Most times he is entirely mute and inattentive to
His environment. Ron's Alzheimer's disease is at the ______ level of development.
A) early
B) moderate
C) moderately severe
D) severe

Accepted Answer

Ron's symptoms indicate that he is in the severe stage of Alzheimer's disease. In this stage, individuals are completely dependent on caregivers for basic activities of daily living, including toileting and feeding, and may be mute and unresponsive to their surroundings.

Question 4

Which symptom would be expected in advanced cases of Alzheimer's disease?
A) feeling as though they have a special power over others
B) delusions that special messages from the president are being transmitted to the individual through the pet cat's water bowl.
C) delusions of grandeur that they are someone with great power like God or the president
D) forgetting their own names

Accepted Answer

Forgetting one's own name is a common symptom of advanced Alzheimer's disease. Options A, B, and C are examples of delusions, which may occur in the earlier stages of Alzheimer's but are not necessarily indicative of advanced cases.

Question 5

Bob has Alzheimer's disease. Currently, he requires some assistance managing everyday affairs. He is unable to select clothes that are proper for the season or occasion. He is also
Unable to recall the names and addresses of family members. He shouldn't drive because he
Forgets which pedal is for the brakes and which one is for the gas. He also forgets what traffic
Lights and stop signs mean. Bob's Alzheimer's disease is at the ______ level of development.
A) early
B) moderate
C) moderately severe
D) severe

Accepted Answer

Bob's significant memory loss and inability to perform everyday tasks indicate that his Alzheimer's disease has progressed to the moderately severe stage. In the early stage, individuals may have mild to moderate memory impairments but can still function independently, while in the moderate stage, they experience more significant cognitive decline and require increased assistance. Severe Alzheimer's disease involves a complete loss of cognitive functioning and the need for full-time care.

Question 6

Early age of onset of Alzheimer's disease is associated with ______ cognitive function and a ______ severe form of the disease.
A) poorer, less
B) poorer, more
C) better, less
D) better, more

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that an early age of onset of Alzheimer's disease is associated with poorer cognitive function and a more severe form of the disease.

Question 7

The plaques that characterize Alzheimer's disease are composed of ______.
A) aluminum
B) fatty triglycerides
C) cholesterol
D) beta amyloid

Accepted Answer

The plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients are primarily made up of beta amyloid, a protein that accumulates and forms clumps. While aluminum has been suggested as a potential contributor to Alzheimer's disease, recent research has not found a definitive link. Fatty triglycerides and cholesterol are not typically associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 8

Ben has Alzheimer's disease. Currently, he is having memory problems such as remembering his zip code, telephone numbers, and the names of some of his grandchildren. He also has
Difficulty managing his finances because he no longer can add two numbers correctly.
Although he keeps himself neatly groomed, Ben, who used to be quite outgoing, now stays at
Home most of the time. Ben's Alzheimer's disease is now at the ______ level of development.
A) early
B) moderate
C) moderately severe
D) severe/advanced

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ben has Alzheimer's disease. Currently, he is...

Question 9

In 2012, a new technology became available that allows doctors to diagnose Alzheimer's disease based on ________associated with the disease together with clinical evidence of memory loss.
A) examination of glucose levels
B) brain scans showing plaques
C) a complete review of behavioral and neuromuscular deficits
D) inspection of brain tissue by a biopsy or autopsy

Accepted Answer

The new technology referred to in the question is most likely positron emission tomography (PET) scans that can detect the presence of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, which are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. These scans can be used in combination with clinical evidence of memory loss to make a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. A is incorrect because glucose levels are not directly associated with Alzheimer's disease. C is incorrect because while behavioral and neuromuscular deficits are commonly seen in patients with Alzheimer's disease, they are not sufficient for a definitive diagnosis. D is incorrect because a biopsy or autopsy is not a viable diagnostic tool during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 10

Alzheimer's disease was first described by a ______.
A) German physician
B) Swiss psychologist
C) American psychiatrist 
D) Dutch nurse

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease was first described by a German physician named Alois Alzheimer in 1906.

Question 11

"Attending a funeral that never ends" is ______.
A) the title of a book about a victim of Parkinson's disease
B) the title of a book about a woman who was in a coma from an auto accident for 30 years
C) a description of the experiences of the family who cares for an Alzheimer's patient
D) a description of the chronic cognitive and emotional impairment from Korsakoff's syndrome

Accepted Answer

"Attending a funeral that never ends" is often used to describe the emotional burden and stress experienced by family members who provide care for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, as it can feel like a constant grieving process for the loss of the person they once knew. Option A and B are not related to this phrase, and option D refers to a specific neurological condition, rather than a caregiving experience.

Question 12

Tim has Alzheimer's disease. Currently, he cannot remember the names and addresses of friends and family members. He also has large gaps in his memory for recent events and
Experiences. He cannot remember his complete address and he sometimes forgets the name
Of his spouse, upon whom he is completely dependent. He needs assistance with bathing and
Toileting. He paces, walking in short, slow steps, and he rarely talks in complete sentences
Anymore. He is often agitated to the point of acting out his emotions. Tim's Alzheimer's
Disease is at the ______ level of development.
A) mild/early
B) moderate
C) moderately severe
D) severe

Accepted Answer

Tim's symptoms, including significant memory loss, dependence on others for personal care, pacing, limited verbal communication, and agitation, indicate that his Alzheimer's disease is at the moderately severe level of development.

Question 13

Brain plaques and neurofibrillary tangles are common symptoms of ______.
A) Korsakoff's syndrome
B) Wernicke's disease
C) Alzheimer's disease
D) Parkinson's disease

Accepted Answer

Brain plaques and neurofibrillary tangles are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory and cognitive function. Korsakoff's syndrome and Wernicke's disease are both neurological disorders caused by thiamine deficiency, and Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects movement.

Question 14

Alzheimer's patients account for ________ of patients diagnosed with dementia.
A) 90%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 35%

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for an estimated 50% to 70% of cases.

Question 15

Which of the following is a degenerative brain disease that leads to progressive and irreversible dementia and is characterized by memory loss and deterioration of other cognitive functions, including judgment and ability to reason ?
A) Korsakoff's syndrome
B) Alzheimer's disease
C) dementia
D) Parkinson's disease

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disease that leads to progressive and irreversible dementia and is characterized by memory loss and deterioration of other cognitive functions, including judgment and ability to reason. Korsakoff's syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) and is often associated with alcohol abuse. Dementia is a broad term used to describe a decline in cognitive functioning, including memory loss, that affects daily life. Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder characterized by tremors, slow movement, and muscle stiffness. While cognitive decline can occur in Parkinson's disease, it is primarily a movement disorder.

Question 16

Limited memory problems and subtle personality changes are early signs of ______.
A) Korsakoff's syndrome
B) Alzheimer's disease
C) Wernicke's disease
D) ataxia

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease often begins with symptoms such as memory problems and changes in personality, reflecting the early impact of the disease on brain areas involved in memory, mood, and behavior.

Question 17

Women have been found to be at higher risk than men for Alzheimer's disease. As your authors point it this may be because ______.
A) of the effects of estrogen
B) the older generation of women have not exercised their brains at work as much as men
C) they live longer than men
D) they have not exercised as much as men

Accepted Answer

Women live longer than men on average, and Alzheimer's disease risk increases with age. Therefore, women are at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. The other options are either not supported by research or are too general and not specific to Alzheimer's disease.

Question 18

Alzheimer's disease affects more than 1 in_____ people over the age of 65 and more than 1 in____ people over the age of 85.
A) 5; 3
B) 8; 3
C) 14; 5
D) 10; 7

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease affects more than 1 in 8 people over the age of 65 and more than 1 in 3 people over the age of 85. This reflects the increased risk of developing Alzheimer's as people age.

Question 19

As the US population continues to grow in the number of older adults, the prevalence rate in the U.S. is expected to _________in numbers of people by the year_____.
A) more than quadruple; 2040
B) more than double; 2040
C) stabilize; 2070
D) more than double; 2020

Accepted Answer

According to the 2017 National Population Projections, the population of adults aged 65 and older in the United States is expected to more than double from 46 million in 2016 to over 98 million by 2060. This means that by the year 2040, the prevalence rate in the U.S. is expected to more than double.

Question 20

Mild impairment of cognitive functioning frequently occurs in the ____of neurodegenerative diseases like AD and other conditions affecting the brain, such as traumatic brain injury, HIV infection, substance-use-related brain disorders, and diabetes.
A) early stages
B) middle stages
C) late stages
D) end stage

Accepted Answer

Mild impairment of cognitive functioning is often one of the first noticeable symptoms in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's as well as other conditions affecting the brain. In the early stages of these diseases, individuals may exhibit mild forgetfulness or difficulty with daily activities, but they can still function relatively independently. As the disease progresses, the impairment becomes more severe, leading to more significant limitations in a person's ability to think, reason, and remember.

Quiz 14: Neurocognitive Disorders and Disorders Related to Aging

Alzheimer's is _not a .

Caregivers of Alzheimer's patients have been found to have higher ______.

Ron has Alzheimer's disease. Currently, he is incontinent, unable to walk or speak and requires assistance in toileting and feeding. Most times he is entirely mute and inattentive to His environment. Ron's Alzheimer's disease is at the ______ level of development.

Which symptom would be expected in advanced cases of Alzheimer's disease?

Early age of onset of Alzheimer's disease is associated with cognitive function and a severe form of the disease.

The plaques that characterize Alzheimer's disease are composed of ______.

In 2012, a new technology became available that allows doctors to diagnose Alzheimer's disease based on ________associated with the disease together with clinical evidence of memory loss.

Alzheimer's disease was first described by a ______.

"Attending a funeral that never ends" is ______.

Brain plaques and neurofibrillary tangles are common symptoms of ______.

Alzheimer's patients account for ________ of patients diagnosed with dementia.

Which of the following is a degenerative brain disease that leads to progressive and irreversible dementia and is characterized by memory loss and deterioration of other cognitive functions, including judgment and ability to reason ?

Limited memory problems and subtle personality changes are early signs of ______.

Women have been found to be at higher risk than men for Alzheimer's disease. As your authors point it this may be because ______.

Alzheimer's disease affects more than 1 in_ people over the age of 65 and more than 1 in people over the age of 85.

As the US population continues to grow in the number of older adults, the prevalence rate in the U.S. is expected to _____in numbers of people by the year_.

Mild impairment of cognitive functioning frequently occurs in the ____of neurodegenerative diseases like AD and other conditions affecting the brain, such as traumatic brain injury, HIV infection, substance-use-related brain disorders, and diabetes.