NR 601 quiz 7 question and answers

Question 1 2 / 2 pts Which of the following presents with an insidious onset over months to years? dementia delirium depression Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has a gradual onset, and the course of illness and progression is typically slow. Dunphy p. 439 Question 2 2 / 2 pts According to the Alzheimer's disease reasoning algorithm, what is the next step for patients without impairment of multiple cognitive functions? refer to respite care refer to neurology refer to dementia specialist refer to palliative care Referral to the neurologist is needed for the AD patient. Review the algorithm on Dunphy p.108, Figure 8.1 Question 3 2 / 2 pts Which type of dementia has the highest incidence? Parkinson's type vascular type neurosyphilis type This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :47:20 GMT -05:00 Alzheimer's type Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia. Dunphy p. 439 Question 4 2 / 2 pts Which of the following can present as a single episode of recurrent feeling of pervasive sadness?