323 FINAL EXAM

W15: Parkinson's is a result of an overproduction of dopamine

W15: Most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's Disease

W13: Cognitively Normal Elderly Decline in function occurs in specific but not all cognitive modalities

W15: ealy PPA symptoms include...

W15: PPA adjustments

W15: Which is not a type of cortical dementia?

W13: Which domains show changes with aging?

W13: The assessment process for dementia is- Conversational Interview, Language exam, Neurological exam, Cognitive exam

W15: Which is not a cause of Alzheimer's Disease?

W15: Dementia- progressive decline that erodes intellectual abilities, causing cognitive and functional deterioration

W15: Along with standardized tests, the clock test is often used in a dementia assessment.

W15: HD is NOT a familial disease

W13: MCI those whose cognitive decline is not pronounced in more than one domain of cognition and don't impact ADLs.

W15: Cortical dementia impacts...

W15: Progressive dementia- worsens over time, gradually interfering with more cognitive abilities

W15: MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the CNS

W15: Primary dementia - does not result from other diseases

W15: PPA management include...

W16: There are 4 stages to the grieving process

W15: Which is not a type of subcortical dementia?

W15: Fixed/Persistent dementia- some forms of brain injury, may cause persistent but not progressive dementia

W15: Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is...

W16: The grieving proccess is denial, anger, bargining, depression, acceptance

W15: Which are the main characteristics of Parkinson's Disease?

W15: Which are indirect supports for dementia management?

W13: age-related cognitive decline can be improved with cognitive interventions and changes to lifestyle factors

W13: Which changes take place in the brain itself over time?

W15: There are reversible causes of dementia?

W15: Huntington's disease (HD) results from genetically programmed degeneration of brain cells

W16: Which is not true about access to healthcare

W15: Which is difficulties for those with MS?

W15: Parkinson's disease (PD) belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders

W16: it is important to take into consideration cultural norms & differences when working with individuals & their fam

W15: Subcortical Dementia Impacts...

W15: Secondary dementia - results from other physical disease or injury

W16: strategies to help individuals through their grief

W13: Which are age realted cognitive changes?

W15: Which is the leading cause of dementia?

W15: Which is not a characteristic of ALS?

W13: Which are etiologies of dementia?

W15: Dementia is not a disease itself, but a group of symptoms caused by diseases and conditions that affect the brain

W15: those with HD have difficulty with learning new things, speech, swallowing, cognitive deficits

W13: Which is not a descriptor of dementia?

W13: normal age-related changes, don't conduct more cognitive exam to verify there are no deficits greater than expected

W15: Which are NOT direct therapy options for dementia management?

W15: Which is an environemental modification for those with dementia?

W15: the course of Alzheimer's is 8-10 years, but individuals can live up to 20 years after the diagnosis