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% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are early clinical symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?

<p>Difficulty remembering recent conversations, names, or events (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended primary intervention for Vascular NCD?

<p>Cardiovascular disorder management (C)</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% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Alzheimer's disease type of dementia

Characterized by difficulty speaking, swallowing, and walking.

Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

Intellectual deficits that don't impact daily living.

Risk factor NOT for Alzheimer's

Hypertension is not listed as a risk factor.

Alzheimer's percentage of dementia

Makes up 50%–65% of all dementia cases.

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Early Alzheimer's symptoms

Difficulty remembering recent events, names, and conversations.

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Average Alzheimer's survival time

4 to 8 years after diagnosis for those aged 65+.

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Most common Alzheimer's stage duration

People spend the most time in the severe stage, on average.

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Vascular NCD Initial Symptom

Impaired judgment or decision-making ability is a common early sign.

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Vascular NCD primary intervention

Managing cardiovascular issues is the crucial first step.

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Severe Alzheimer's stage percentage

People spend, on average, 40 percent of their time in the most severe stage.

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