NR 603 QUIZ 1 NEURO Questions with Answers and Explanations

Question: Which of the following are potential causes of delirium in the elderly? Mark all that Question: Common presenting symptoms of dementia include all of the following except: Question: Which type of medication may be particularly dangerous when treating aggression in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) because it could cause paradoxical agitation? Question: Key early warning signs for Alzheimer’s disease include all of the following except: Question: Collaborating with specialists is an important part of primary care involving patients with neurologic injuries. It is important as an APN to know when to refer to a specialist and what the goal of that referral is: further information, diagnostic testing or treatment recommendations? Which of the following are accurate goals of referral of a patient for Neuropsychological Testing? Choose all that apply: Question: Which of the following is NOT an overlapping symptom of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Persistent Post Concussive Syndrome (PPCS): Question: Maria is a 22-year-old woman who has been complaining of headaches, dizziness, and memory problems. In addition, there are bruises on her neck and arms. She mentions that she is in an intimate relationship with someone who has a bad What is NOT an appropriate approach for the screening of traumatic brain injury in this patient? Question: Reversible causes of delirium include: Question: Personality changes in patients with Traumatic Brain Injury include all of the following except: Question: Which of the following general guidelines is NOT recommended for treatment of a patient with traumatic brain injury (TBI):