Dementia and Substance Abuse Quiz
8 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What strategy do dementia patients often use to cope with memory loss?

  • Amnesia
  • Thought blocking
  • Confabulation (correct)
  • Déjà vu phenomenon

    • How is dementia most accurately defined?

  • Loss of intellectual abilities sufficient to hamper activities of daily living (correct)
  • Personal neglect in self-care
  • Poor judgment especially in social relationships
  • Memory loss occurring as a natural consequence of aging

    • Which symptom is most likely seen in a patient with Alzheimer's disease?

  • Recall of current events but impairment in past memories
  • Inattentive and inability to learn new information (correct)
  • Expanded interest in activities of daily living
  • Slight difficulty in adapting to environmental changes

    • What should you do if a patient with confusion wanders into another patient's room?

    <p>Escort the patient when wandering is noted and guide him back to his room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category do nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines, and caffeine fall under?

    <p>CNS Stimulants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances are classified as opiates?

    <p>Codeine, Heroin, Pethidine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a patient's inability to name objects despite being able to describe their uses?

    <p>Agnosia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to nurse a delirious patient in a well-lighted room?

    <p>Helps prevent aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser