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Which term describes symptoms like impaired memory, sundowning, slow and incoherent behavior, and repetitious inappropriate actions?
Which term describes symptoms like impaired memory, sundowning, slow and incoherent behavior, and repetitious inappropriate actions?
- Dementia symptoms (correct)
- Delirium symptoms
- Positive symptoms
- Negative symptoms
Which symptom is characteristic of hypermetamorphosis?
Which symptom is characteristic of hypermetamorphosis?
- Feeling the need to touch everything in sight (correct)
- Putting everything in the mouth
- Inability to read or write
- Irritability and confusion
What is a characteristic feature of delirium that distinguishes it from dementia?
What is a characteristic feature of delirium that distinguishes it from dementia?
- Stuporous level of consciousness (correct)
- Progressive neuronal degeneration
- Repetitious inappropriate behavior
- Flat affect
What is a common side effect of Memantine medication?
What is a common side effect of Memantine medication?
Which of the following is not a cause of dementia?
Which of the following is not a cause of dementia?
Which medication does not cure Alzheimer's disease?
Which medication does not cure Alzheimer's disease?
What is the mechanism of action of cholinesterase inhibitor medications used for Alzheimer's disease?
What is the mechanism of action of cholinesterase inhibitor medications used for Alzheimer's disease?
What is a key difference between delirium and dementia?
What is a key difference between delirium and dementia?
Which term describes the inability to perform motor activities despite intact physical ability?
Which term describes the inability to perform motor activities despite intact physical ability?
What is the characteristic symptom of Alzheimer's known as sundowning?
What is the characteristic symptom of Alzheimer's known as sundowning?
Which term describes making repetitive verbalizations or motions due to cognitive disturbances?
Which term describes making repetitive verbalizations or motions due to cognitive disturbances?
In Alzheimer's disease, which stage involves needing increasing help from others and experiencing sundowning?
In Alzheimer's disease, which stage involves needing increasing help from others and experiencing sundowning?
