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Dementia mainly affects attention and is generally reversible.
Dementia mainly affects attention and is generally reversible.
False
Delirium typically has a slower onset compared to dementia.
Delirium typically has a slower onset compared to dementia.
False
In contrast to delirium, NCDs show a slow, steady pattern of decline without changes in consciousness.
In contrast to delirium, NCDs show a slow, steady pattern of decline without changes in consciousness.
True
A change in cognitive function in older adults is often considered normal and therefore not investigated.
A change in cognitive function in older adults is often considered normal and therefore not investigated.
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Depression is generally characterized by significant alterations in consciousness.
Depression is generally characterized by significant alterations in consciousness.
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In depression, the onset is typically insidious and slow over years, similar to the onset of dementia.
In depression, the onset is typically insidious and slow over years, similar to the onset of dementia.
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In depression, the affect is described as flat, while in dementia, the affect may be labile or have a slowed response.
In depression, the affect is described as flat, while in dementia, the affect may be labile or have a slowed response.
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The course of depression over 24 hours is variable, with symptoms potentially worse in the morning, while in dementia, the course is fairly stable.
The course of depression over 24 hours is variable, with symptoms potentially worse in the morning, while in dementia, the course is fairly stable.
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In depression, speech is often slow, while in dementia, there may be difficulty finding words or perseveration.
In depression, speech is often slow, while in dementia, there may be difficulty finding words or perseveration.
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A key diagnostic feature of depression is the presence of psychomotor agitation or retardation, which is not typically seen in dementia.
A key diagnostic feature of depression is the presence of psychomotor agitation or retardation, which is not typically seen in dementia.
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It is important to recognize and accept the person's reality when providing care for individuals with neurocognitive disorders.
It is important to recognize and accept the person's reality when providing care for individuals with neurocognitive disorders.
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Engaging in shared decision making is not necessary when caring for individuals with major NCDs.
Engaging in shared decision making is not necessary when caring for individuals with major NCDs.
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Providing meaningful activities and relationships does not impact the quality of life of individuals with major NCDs.
Providing meaningful activities and relationships does not impact the quality of life of individuals with major NCDs.
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Ensuring safety is not a priority when caring for individuals with neurocognitive disorders.
Ensuring safety is not a priority when caring for individuals with neurocognitive disorders.
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Monitoring general health is not important when managing individuals with major NCDs.
Monitoring general health is not important when managing individuals with major NCDs.
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Major depression is always characterized by significant alterations in consciousness.
Major depression is always characterized by significant alterations in consciousness.
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Dementia is a reversible condition that primarily affects attention.
Dementia is a reversible condition that primarily affects attention.
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The onset of depression is typically slower compared to the onset of dementia.
The onset of depression is typically slower compared to the onset of dementia.
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Individuals with neurocognitive disorders often exhibit disruptive behaviors that lack meaning or purpose.
Individuals with neurocognitive disorders often exhibit disruptive behaviors that lack meaning or purpose.
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Changes in cognitive function in older adults are always considered normal and do not require further investigation.
Changes in cognitive function in older adults are always considered normal and do not require further investigation.
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Older men are more likely to seek treatment for depression than older women.
Older men are more likely to seek treatment for depression than older women.
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Medications for chronic illness can lead to an imbalance in brain chemistry that causes depression and memory loss.
Medications for chronic illness can lead to an imbalance in brain chemistry that causes depression and memory loss.
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Clinical depression is caused by a decrease in the neurotransmitter serotonin.
Clinical depression is caused by a decrease in the neurotransmitter serotonin.
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Dementia is characterized by sudden changes in consciousness.
Dementia is characterized by sudden changes in consciousness.
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Untreated depression can lead to a 50% higher risk for dementia.
Untreated depression can lead to a 50% higher risk for dementia.
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Dementias are always progressive and degenerative disorders that gradually reduce a person's ability to function in everyday life.
Dementias are always progressive and degenerative disorders that gradually reduce a person's ability to function in everyday life.
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Delirium is a reversible cognitive disorder, and with appropriate treatment, a person's previous level of functioning can be restored.
Delirium is a reversible cognitive disorder, and with appropriate treatment, a person's previous level of functioning can be restored.
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Depression is generally characterized by significant alterations in consciousness.
Depression is generally characterized by significant alterations in consciousness.
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Dementia mainly affects attention and is generally reversible.
Dementia mainly affects attention and is generally reversible.
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In contrast to delirium, NCDs (Neurocognitive Disorders) show a slow, steady pattern of decline without changes in consciousness.
In contrast to delirium, NCDs (Neurocognitive Disorders) show a slow, steady pattern of decline without changes in consciousness.
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All behaviors are considered a form of communication in the Need-Driven Dementia-Compromised Behavior Model.
All behaviors are considered a form of communication in the Need-Driven Dementia-Compromised Behavior Model.
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Depression is generally characterized by significant alterations in consciousness.
Depression is generally characterized by significant alterations in consciousness.
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Dementia mainly affects attention and is generally reversible.
Dementia mainly affects attention and is generally reversible.
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Delirium typically has a slower onset compared to dementia.
Delirium typically has a slower onset compared to dementia.
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Depression shows a slow, steady pattern of decline without changes in consciousness.
Depression shows a slow, steady pattern of decline without changes in consciousness.
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The NDB model provides ongoing education, support, and problem-solving for caregivers.
The NDB model provides ongoing education, support, and problem-solving for caregivers.
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Dementia is mainly characterized by significant alterations in consciousness.
Dementia is mainly characterized by significant alterations in consciousness.
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Depression is generally reversible if diagnosed early.
Depression is generally reversible if diagnosed early.
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Behavioral symptoms have no meaning in the Need-Driven Dementia-Compromised Behavior Model.
Behavioral symptoms have no meaning in the Need-Driven Dementia-Compromised Behavior Model.
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Dementia primarily affects memory and executive functions.
Dementia primarily affects memory and executive functions.
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