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Quiz 2 - Neurological Problems questions and answers 1. Which statement about confusion is true? A. Confusion is a disease process. B. Confusion is always temporary. C. Age is a reliable predictor of confusion. D. Polypharmacy is a major contributor to confusion in older adults. - D. Polypharmacy is a major contributor to confusion in older adults. 2. Which of the following indicates a diagnosis of dementia? A. Onset after an infection B. Abrupt onset over a week C. Difficulty with long-term memory D. Hard time finding words - D. Hard time finding words 3. Which of the following aspects of the patient history is a hallmark of delirium? A. Patient has chronic kidney disease. B. Patient has had aphasia for a year. C. Patient has diabetes mellitus. D. Patient has been getting lost driving home. - A. Patient has chronic kidney disease. 4. Which of the following may trigger migraines? A. Taking an ibuprofen for muscle pain B. A cup of coffee with regular sweetener C. A glass of merlot wine D. Drinking a cup of green tea - C. A glass of merlot wine 5. Sondra's peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and vertigo. Which of the following medications will help to decrease edema in the labyrinth of the ear? A. Meclizine B. Diphenhydramine C. Diamox D. Promethazine - C. Diamox 6. The hallmark of an absence seizure is: A. No activity at all B. A blank stare C. Urine is usually voided involuntarily D. The attack usually lasts several minutes - B. A blank stare