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Neurological Behaviors and Care Terms Quiz

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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?

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?

Stuporous level of consciousness (correct)

Progressive neuronal degeneration

Repetitious inappropriate behavior

Flat affect

What is a common side effect of Memantine medication?

Headache Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a cause of dementia?

Hepatic encephalopathy Signup and view all the answers

Which medication does not cure Alzheimer's disease?

Donepezil Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of cholinesterase inhibitor medications used for Alzheimer's disease?

Decreases acetylcholine breakdown Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between delirium and dementia?

Delirium is characterized by trembling and tachycardia, which are not seen in dementia. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the inability to perform motor activities despite intact physical ability?

Apraxia Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic symptom of Alzheimer's known as sundowning?

Wandering at night Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes making repetitive verbalizations or motions due to cognitive disturbances?

Perserveration Signup and view all the answers

In Alzheimer's disease, which stage involves needing increasing help from others and experiencing sundowning?

Moderate Signup and view all the answers