Types of Neurocognitive Disorders Quiz
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What characterizes Alzheimer's disease as a type of dementia?

  • Difficulty speaking, swallowing, and walking (correct)
  • Impaired cognitive decline interfering with independence in everyday activities
  • Impaired communication, disorientation, and confusion
  • Gradual loss of intellectual abilities without impairment of consciousness
  • What is the term used when the intellectual deficits do not significantly interfere with the patient’s functioning?

  • Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (correct)
  • Major Neurocognitive Disorder
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Vascular Disease
  • Which factor is not mentioned as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Family history
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
  • Hypertension (correct)
  • What percentage of all dementias does Alzheimer's disease constitute?

    <p>50%–65%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are early clinical symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>Difficulty remembering recent conversations, names, or events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average survival time for people aged 65 and older after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease?

    <p>4 to 8 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of Alzheimer’s disease do people spend the most years in, on average?

    <p>Severe stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common initial symptom of Vascular NCD (Neurocognitive Disorder)?

    <p>Impaired judgment or decision-making ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended primary intervention for Vascular NCD?

    <p>Cardiovascular disorder management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the total number of years with Alzheimer’s disease does a person, on average, spend in the most severe stage?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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