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What was Sarah's occupation before retirement?
What was Sarah's occupation before retirement?
Sarah experienced a significant improvement in memory after starting treatment.
Sarah experienced a significant improvement in memory after starting treatment.
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What neurocognitive disorder was Sarah diagnosed with based on her symptoms?
What neurocognitive disorder was Sarah diagnosed with based on her symptoms?
What type of medication was Sarah given to help limit memory loss?
What type of medication was Sarah given to help limit memory loss?
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Sarah has a family history of ______ disorders.
Sarah has a family history of ______ disorders.
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Gina has shown a significant increase in her social interactions over the past six months.
Gina has shown a significant increase in her social interactions over the past six months.
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What did Gina report feeling less of compared to six months ago?
What did Gina report feeling less of compared to six months ago?
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How many items was Sarah able to remember after six months of treatment?
How many items was Sarah able to remember after six months of treatment?
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Gina has experienced a decline in her cognition of about __ to __ percent over the past six months.
Gina has experienced a decline in her cognition of about __ to __ percent over the past six months.
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Sarah began to experience forgetful moments two years before seeking medical advice.
Sarah began to experience forgetful moments two years before seeking medical advice.
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Match the following symptoms with their corresponding individual:
Match the following symptoms with their corresponding individual:
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What was the outcome of Sarah's memory tasks at her initial visit?
What was the outcome of Sarah's memory tasks at her initial visit?
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What behavior change did Gina experience that caused concern for her doctor?
What behavior change did Gina experience that caused concern for her doctor?
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Match the following aspects of Sarah's case with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of Sarah's case with their descriptions:
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Gina's alertness and attention were consistent over the past six months.
Gina's alertness and attention were consistent over the past six months.
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What age is Gina?
What age is Gina?
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What was the primary concern regarding Gina's memory task?
What was the primary concern regarding Gina's memory task?
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Gina's doctor diagnosed her with Alzheimer's disease.
Gina's doctor diagnosed her with Alzheimer's disease.
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What is one potential treatment option for helping Gina with her memory issues?
What is one potential treatment option for helping Gina with her memory issues?
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Gina's memory task involved recalling _____ out of four items.
Gina's memory task involved recalling _____ out of four items.
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Match the diagnoses to their descriptions:
Match the diagnoses to their descriptions:
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Which specialist would likely be recommended for Gina's further evaluation?
Which specialist would likely be recommended for Gina's further evaluation?
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Going to the doctor can help in diagnosing memory loss issues.
Going to the doctor can help in diagnosing memory loss issues.
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What information might the physician use to discuss treatment options for Gina?
What information might the physician use to discuss treatment options for Gina?
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Study Notes
Neurocognitive Disorders Case Studies
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Case Study: Sarah: 78-year-old female, outspoken, former actor and consultant. Family and patient noticed increasing forgetfulness over two years. Mother and aunt had similar conditions. Sarah was diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder. Had memory problems, and was treated with an acetylcholine agent; the treatment slowed cognitive decline for three years, but permanent care was needed.
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Case Study: Gina: 76-year-old female. Recently socially isolated, had hallucinations and symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. Experiencing memory loss, decreased participation in usual activities, and decreased alertness/attention. Reported a 20-25% decline in cognition over 6 months. Diagnosis is not specified directly in the text.
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Learning Objectives: Identify neurological disorders in case studies.
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Think It Over: Treatment options for Gina and Sarah. Specialists to refer patients to, tests/exams necessary for diagnosis. Specific treatment focus for each case.
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Explore detailed case studies examining neurocognitive disorders through the experiences of two elderly women. Discuss their symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment options while identifying neurological disorders. Enhance your understanding of appropriate referrals and necessary tests in managing such cases.
