30 Questions
What is the primary early sign of dementia?
Difficulty learning new material
What cognitive disturbance is characterized by the inability to recognize and identify objects or persons?
Agnosia
Which cognitive disturbance is associated with deterioration of language function?
Aphasia
What is typically unaffected in individuals with dementia?
Consciousness
Which aspect is not commonly affected in dementia according to the text?
Memory retention
What aspect of behavior is disrupted in individuals with executive dysfunction?
Monitoring complex behavior
Which type of memory is typically affected first in patients with dementia?
Recent memory
What is a common early sign of aphasia in dementia patients?
Difficulty in naming familiar objects
Which symptom of dementia involves echoing what is heard or repeating words or sounds over and over?
Echolalia
What does apraxia in dementia patients affect?
Routine self-care activities
Which cognitive function is impacted by disturbances in executive functioning in dementia patients?
Problem-solving ability
What is a common risk associated with dementia patients underestimating their abilities?
Aggressive driving
What is a characteristic feature of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?
Rapidly progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disorder
Which imaging finding is typically seen in the brains of individuals with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?
Hyperintense signal changes in the striatum or thalamus
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with Huntington's disease?
Blindness
What is the typical age range at which Huntington's disease usually begins?
Late 30s or early 40s
What brain areas are often affected by atrophy in individuals with mixed dementia?
Frontal and temporal lobes
What is a distinguishing feature of Lewy body dementia among the types of mixed dementia mentioned?
Presence of Lewy bodies in the brain
What is a specific MRI finding associated with Parkinson's disease dementia?
Enlargement of the third ventricle
In Parkinson's disease, the atrophy seen on neuroimaging primarily affects which part of the brain?
Basal ganglia
Which symptom is not typically associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
Anxiety
What is the characteristic cognitive decline seen in individuals with Parkinson's disease dementia?
Decline in executive function
Age is considered a non-modifiable risk factor for dementia, with the risk increasing significantly after which age?
$65
Which imaging modality allows for better appreciation of atrophy of the corpus striatum in neurological conditions?
$MRI$
Which of the following is considered a non-modifiable risk factor for dementia?
Family history of dementia
What condition is often associated with the development of early-onset Alzheimer's disease?
Down syndrome
Which type of dementia may be halted or slowed down with appropriate treatment of the underlying condition?
Vascular dementia
Which of the following medications are typically prescribed at lower doses for patients with dementia?
Antipsychotics
What type of treatment is effective for addressing significant depressive symptoms in patients with dementia?
Antidepressants
Which of the following is considered a modifiable risk factor for dementia that can be addressed through lifestyle changes?
Cardiovascular diseases
Explore the definition and characteristics of dementias, a syndrome characterized by global impairment of intellect, memory, and personality. Learn about the cognitive disturbances associated with dementia such as aphasia and apraxia.
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