D067 Unit 3 Quiz

Result of an abnormal shrinkage in the brain and the buildup of plaque within the brain, which causes nerve cells to be unable to connect. Difficulty with remembering and problem-solving are common.

On initial presentation, this dementia type looks very similar to Alzheimer disease. As the disease progresses, symptoms of Parkinson disease emerge. These patients begin to shuffle when walking and have progressively worsening tremors. Also common are vivid hallucinations and sleep disorders. Patients with this type of dementia are also more likely to exhibit problematic behaviors and aggression.

The most common cause for _________ include loneliness, isolation, loss of former roles and responsibilities, death of a spouse or loved ones, loss of physical ability, or as a side effect from medications.

Which of the following would be considered a functional change associated with aging?

A diagnostic interview that takes 5–10 minutes to complete with a patient. It is graded on a score of 0–30. The interview consists of questions related to orientation, the ability to follow simple commands, language ability, recall, attention, and simple mathematic calculations.

Which factor is a characteristic of normal aging?