Exam 4: MH707 / MH 707 (Latest
Update ) Psychiatric-
Mental Health Assessment Across
the Lifespan | Questions with
Verified Answers | 100% Correct -
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Question:
Can you do genetic testing for any of the neurocognitive disorders? If so,
which disorder(s)?
Answer:
The main genetic factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease is the APOE-e4
gene, which increases the risk of developing the disease.
For early-onset Alzheimer's, specific gene mutations like APP, PSEN1, and
PSEN2 are linked to the condition.
In Huntington's disease, another brain disorder, genetic testing can detect a
mutation in the HTT gene, which is the cause of the disease.
,Question:
What is the pathophysiology behind Alzheimer's?
Answer:
The pathophysiology of AD has yet to be fully understood. A combination of
genetic factors, including abnormal processing of the amyloid precursor
protein on chromosome 21 (a main protein found in senile plaques) and an E4
gene is seen in significant numbers of AD diagnoses. Neurofibrillary tangles
with deposited tau proteins, eventual diffuse atrophy of the brain, and
enlarged ventricles are also seen in AD. Lastly, acetylcholine and
norepinephrine are found to be hypoactive in Alzheimer's disease, according
to Kaplan and Sadock, page 240.
Alzheimer's disease happens when sticky clumps called amyloid-beta plaques
and twisted fibers called neurofibrillary tangles build up in the brain. These
cause brain cells to die, the brain to shrink, and memory and thinking skills to
gradually get worse.
Question:
Delirium disorder, does it have a gradual or rapid onset?
Answer:
Rapid
,Question:
What are you assessing when you administer the MMSE?
Answer:
When administering the MMSE, you assess a person's cognitive function at a
particular moment. It is a snapshot.
Question:
What is apraxia?
Answer:
person understands what you want them to do but they are unable to
physically perform the task due to a cognitive function disorder. I remember it
simply ApraXia can't pick up the AX if though they understand to pick it up. :)
such as difficulty dressing, missing buttons in the shirt, difficulties driving a
car...
Question:
The two neurotransmitters usually implicated in the patho condition of
Alzheimer?
Answer:
Acetylcholine (dopaminergic ) and Norepinephrine
, Question:
T/F: Visual, but not auditory hallucinations are common in delirium.
Answer:
True. Visual or tactile
Question:
T/F: Interviews with family members and other informats are vitally
important in making the diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder
Answer:
TRUE. from carlat
Question:
Cluster B personality disorders include
Answer:
"You B wild, dramatic, emotional"
Antisocial
Narssasistic
Boarderline
Histeronic
Update ) Psychiatric-
Mental Health Assessment Across
the Lifespan | Questions with
Verified Answers | 100% Correct -
Frontier
Question:
Can you do genetic testing for any of the neurocognitive disorders? If so,
which disorder(s)?
Answer:
The main genetic factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease is the APOE-e4
gene, which increases the risk of developing the disease.
For early-onset Alzheimer's, specific gene mutations like APP, PSEN1, and
PSEN2 are linked to the condition.
In Huntington's disease, another brain disorder, genetic testing can detect a
mutation in the HTT gene, which is the cause of the disease.
,Question:
What is the pathophysiology behind Alzheimer's?
Answer:
The pathophysiology of AD has yet to be fully understood. A combination of
genetic factors, including abnormal processing of the amyloid precursor
protein on chromosome 21 (a main protein found in senile plaques) and an E4
gene is seen in significant numbers of AD diagnoses. Neurofibrillary tangles
with deposited tau proteins, eventual diffuse atrophy of the brain, and
enlarged ventricles are also seen in AD. Lastly, acetylcholine and
norepinephrine are found to be hypoactive in Alzheimer's disease, according
to Kaplan and Sadock, page 240.
Alzheimer's disease happens when sticky clumps called amyloid-beta plaques
and twisted fibers called neurofibrillary tangles build up in the brain. These
cause brain cells to die, the brain to shrink, and memory and thinking skills to
gradually get worse.
Question:
Delirium disorder, does it have a gradual or rapid onset?
Answer:
Rapid
,Question:
What are you assessing when you administer the MMSE?
Answer:
When administering the MMSE, you assess a person's cognitive function at a
particular moment. It is a snapshot.
Question:
What is apraxia?
Answer:
person understands what you want them to do but they are unable to
physically perform the task due to a cognitive function disorder. I remember it
simply ApraXia can't pick up the AX if though they understand to pick it up. :)
such as difficulty dressing, missing buttons in the shirt, difficulties driving a
car...
Question:
The two neurotransmitters usually implicated in the patho condition of
Alzheimer?
Answer:
Acetylcholine (dopaminergic ) and Norepinephrine
, Question:
T/F: Visual, but not auditory hallucinations are common in delirium.
Answer:
True. Visual or tactile
Question:
T/F: Interviews with family members and other informats are vitally
important in making the diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder
Answer:
TRUE. from carlat
Question:
Cluster B personality disorders include
Answer:
"You B wild, dramatic, emotional"
Antisocial
Narssasistic
Boarderline
Histeronic
