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What are some examples of metabolic and toxic disorders that can lead to dementia?
What are some examples of metabolic and toxic disorders that can lead to dementia?
- Chronic subdural hematomas, syphilis
- Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, Wilson disease (correct)
- HIV encephalitis, herpes simplex encephalitis
- Binswanger disease, CADASIL
Which of the following is NOT a cause of dementia according to the provided text?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of dementia according to the provided text?
- Hypothyroidism
- Axonal shearing
- CADASIL (correct)
- Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
In the bedside classification of dementias, which category includes diseases associated with AIDS-HIV infection?
In the bedside classification of dementias, which category includes diseases associated with AIDS-HIV infection?
- Chronic meningoencephalitis
- Chronic drug intoxications
- Endocrine disorders (correct)
- Nutritional deficiency states
Which type of dementia is characterized by dementia associated with other medical diseases?
Which type of dementia is characterized by dementia associated with other medical diseases?
What are some examples of environmental factors that can lead to dementia as per the text?
What are some examples of environmental factors that can lead to dementia as per the text?
In the context of dementia classification, which of the following is classified as a prion disease?
In the context of dementia classification, which of the following is classified as a prion disease?
Which disease is associated with spastic weakness, pseudobulbar palsy, and blindness?
Which disease is associated with spastic weakness, pseudobulbar palsy, and blindness?
What is a common feature of prion diseases like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?
What is a common feature of prion diseases like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?
Which condition is NOT typically associated with myoclonus and dementia?
Which condition is NOT typically associated with myoclonus and dementia?
What neurological sign is often seen in Lewy-body disease?
What neurological sign is often seen in Lewy-body disease?
Which condition is characterized by falls and vertical gaze palsy?
Which condition is characterized by falls and vertical gaze palsy?
Which disease involves apraxia-rigidity as a prominent feature?
Which disease involves apraxia-rigidity as a prominent feature?
What is the capacity of an individual to act purposefully, think rationally, and deal effectively with the environment often referred to as?
What is the capacity of an individual to act purposefully, think rationally, and deal effectively with the environment often referred to as?
Which factor is more important in determining intelligence?
Which factor is more important in determining intelligence?
Which theory of intelligence suggests that it consists of entirely separable primary mental abilities?
Which theory of intelligence suggests that it consists of entirely separable primary mental abilities?
Which developmental stage of intelligence is associated with formal operations and abstract thought?
Which developmental stage of intelligence is associated with formal operations and abstract thought?
Which part of the brain would be particularly affected in lesions that disrupt planning and 'executive' functions?
Which part of the brain would be particularly affected in lesions that disrupt planning and 'executive' functions?
What characterizes dementia as compared to encephalopathy?
What characterizes dementia as compared to encephalopathy?
'Mild cognitive impairment' refers to memory complaints that are:
'Mild cognitive impairment' refers to memory complaints that are:
'Forgetfulness not in the setting of cognitive decline' can be caused by all EXCEPT:
'Forgetfulness not in the setting of cognitive decline' can be caused by all EXCEPT:
'Alcoholic dementia' is classified under which category of dementing diseases?
'Alcoholic dementia' is classified under which category of dementing diseases?
'Potential for early institution of treatment' is associated with identifying patients in a presymptomatic period of:
'Potential for early institution of treatment' is associated with identifying patients in a presymptomatic period of:
Which cognitive function is primarily affected in the early stages of dementia according to the text?
Which cognitive function is primarily affected in the early stages of dementia according to the text?
What is a common behavioral change associated with dementia mentioned in the text?
What is a common behavioral change associated with dementia mentioned in the text?
Which part of the brain is fundamental to memory according to the text?
Which part of the brain is fundamental to memory according to the text?
What is a common early symptom of dementia mentioned in the text?
What is a common early symptom of dementia mentioned in the text?
Which region of the brain is specifically associated with language function according to the text?
Which region of the brain is specifically associated with language function according to the text?
What common impairment is associated with dementia mentioned in the text?
What common impairment is associated with dementia mentioned in the text?
What condition is most likely to cause amnesic syndrome of sudden onset with gradual but incomplete recovery?
What condition is most likely to cause amnesic syndrome of sudden onset with gradual but incomplete recovery?
Which condition can lead to amnesia of sudden onset and short duration?
Which condition can lead to amnesia of sudden onset and short duration?
What is a common cause of amnesic syndrome of subacute onset with varying degrees of recovery, often leaving permanent residua?
What is a common cause of amnesic syndrome of subacute onset with varying degrees of recovery, often leaving permanent residua?
Which condition is likely to result in slowly progressive amnesic states?
Which condition is likely to result in slowly progressive amnesic states?
Which event is a probable cause of amnesic syndrome following delirium tremens?
Which event is a probable cause of amnesic syndrome following delirium tremens?
What is a potential cause of amnesia due to trauma to inferomedial temporal regions?
What is a potential cause of amnesia due to trauma to inferomedial temporal regions?
