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Which cognitive domains are affected in dementia?
Which cognitive domains are affected in dementia?
- Auditory memory, Olfactory Function, Problem-solving
- Short-term memory, Long-term memory, Emotional Function
- Semantic memory, Visual Function, Motor Function
- Episodic memory, Language Function, Frontal Executive Function (correct)
Which of the following is listed as an etiology of dementia?
Which of the following is listed as an etiology of dementia?
- Vitamin B12 deficiency (correct)
- Excessive caffeine consumption
- Lack of physical exercise
- Exposure to electromagnetic fields
What is the most common etiology of dementia in South Africa?
What is the most common etiology of dementia in South Africa?
- Vascular Dementia
- Huntington’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s Disease (correct)
- HIV
What distinguishes dementia from other conditions?
What distinguishes dementia from other conditions?
Which type of dementia is characterized by acquired loss of higher mental function and clear consciousness?
Which type of dementia is characterized by acquired loss of higher mental function and clear consciousness?
Alzheimer’s Disease is characterized by acquired global impairment of memory, personality, and intellect in an alert patient severe enough to interfere with social and/or work functionality
Alzheimer’s Disease is characterized by acquired global impairment of memory, personality, and intellect in an alert patient severe enough to interfere with social and/or work functionality
The most common etiologies of dementia include metabolic and endocrine causes such as Uraemia, Liver failure, Hypothyroidism, and Hypoparathyroidism
The most common etiologies of dementia include metabolic and endocrine causes such as Uraemia, Liver failure, Hypothyroidism, and Hypoparathyroidism
______ dementia is caused by cerebral vasculitis and is one of the degenerative etiologies of dementia
______ dementia is caused by cerebral vasculitis and is one of the degenerative etiologies of dementia
Huntington’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease are examples of toxic etiologies of dementia, including alcohol, solvent abuse, and heavy metals
Huntington’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease are examples of toxic etiologies of dementia, including alcohol, solvent abuse, and heavy metals
Severe or repeated brain injury, subdural haematoma, and hydrocephalus are examples of trauma or intracranial lesions that can lead to the development of dementia
Severe or repeated brain injury, subdural haematoma, and hydrocephalus are examples of trauma or intracranial lesions that can lead to the development of dementia
