Dementia Variants and Alzheimer's Disease Overview
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Which brain functions are typically impaired in dementia?

  • Vision and hearing
  • Language and creativity
  • Motor skills and coordination
  • Memory loss and judgement (correct)

    • What is the most common cause of dementia?

  • Vascular Dementia
  • Pick's Disease
  • Alzheimer's Disease (correct)
  • Parkinson's Disease

    • What happens to the brain in Alzheimer's disease?

  • It expands in size
  • Brain shrinks (atrophy) and cells die (correct)
  • Brain cells multiply rapidly
  • It becomes more resistant to damage

    • Which condition can occur superimposed on dementia due to acute illnesses?

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

    How long does the onset of dementia typically take?

    <p>Months to years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which set of symptoms does dementia interfere with?

    <p>Mental and social skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the assessment process for a client with dementia experiencing delirium?

    <p>Baseline cognitive functioning of the client</p> Signup and view all the answers

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