Chapter 14 Neurocognitive Disorders Total Assessment Guide T A G Topic Overview pp 380 383 Symptoms pp 383 394 Frequency of Delirium and Major Neurocognitive Disorders pp 394 396 Causes pp 396 399 Treatment and Management pp 399 402 Question Type Multiple Choice Short Answer Essay Multiple Choice Short Answer Essay Multiple Choice Short Answer Essay Multiple Choice Short Answer Essay Multiple Choice Short Answer Essay Conceptual 4 5 Applied 1 2 7 10 12 14 16 19 24 27 29 32 34 36 37 38 41 45 55 58 61 62 64 11 13 17 21 22 26 28 43 49 52 54 57 60 63 76 Factual 3 6 97 98 99 100 8 9 15 18 20 23 25 30 31 33 35 39 40 42 44 46 47 48 50 51 53 56 59 65 66 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 67 68 69 70 109 110 111 112 74 75 113 114 89 90 115 71 72 78 81 82 83 84 87 73 79 86 77 80 85 88 92 93 95 96 108 91 94 ScholarStock 550 Chapter 14 Neurocognitive Disorders Multiple Choice 14 1 1 Stanley is 65 and for the past couple of years he has been suffering from a gradual worsening of his memory as well as experiencing some language difficulties and problems with his reasoning and decision making What is the most likely diagnosis a b c d delirium organic psychosis dementia schizophrenia Answer c Difficulty 2 Question ID 14 1 1 Page Reference 380 Topic Overview Skill Applied LO 14 2 In what ways is delirium different from dementia 14 1 2 A 68 year old man is brought to the emergency room by his family Family members tell the physician that their relative has been confused agitated and exhibiting memory impairments These symptoms developed in the last few days he has no prior history of memory problems Based on the family s information the physician suspects the man is experiencing delirium Which of the following questions would provide information that could confirm this diagnosis a b c d a b c d Does schizophrenia run in your family Is he taking any medications at this time Does he experience any difficulties with motor movements Do any members of the family suffer from Huntington s disease Answer b Difficulty 2 Question ID 14 1 2 Page Reference 380 Topic Overview Skill Applied LO 14 2 In what ways is delirium different from dementia most frequent second most frequent fifth most frequent rarest Answer a Difficulty 1 Question ID 14 1 3 ScholarStock 551 14 1 3 Among elderly psychiatric patients neurocognitive disorders are the disorders Page Reference 380 Topic Overview Skill Factual LO 14 1 What is the difference between cognitive problems in anxiety and those seen in major neurocognitive disorders 14 1 4 Forgetting to make a phone call or to pick up something from the store are signs of delirium symptoms that suggest that Alzheimer s disease is reaching an advanced stage part of normal experience probably diagnostic of dementia Answer c Difficulty 2 Question ID 14 1 4 Page Reference 380 Topic Overview Skill Conceptual LO 14 3 Is memory impairment the only indication that a person is developing a major neurocognitive disorder 14 1 5 The cognitive symptoms seen in dementia and delirium are not seen in any other disorders are seen in other disorders as well but are not defining features are seen in other disorders but are not as severe are only seen in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders a b c d a b c d Answer b Difficulty 2 Question ID 14 1 5 Page Reference 380 Topic Overview Skill Conceptual LO 14 1 What is the difference between cognitive problems in anxiety and those seen in major neurocognitive disorders 14 1 6 At the insistence of family members you take your elderly grandfather to a general practice physician who refers him to a neurologist When you ask for a description of neurologists the general practitioner tells you they are a b c d psychologists specializing in neuroses psychiatrists specializing in nervous disorders psychologists specializing in neuropsychological testing physicians specializing in diseases of the brain and nervous system Answer d Difficulty 1 Question ID 14 1 6 Page Reference 381 ScholarStock 552 Topic Overview Skill Factual LO 14 1 What is the difference between cognitive problems in anxiety and those seen in major neurocognitive disorders 14 1 7 You are head of an assessment team that needs some testing to determine the level and type of cognitive impairment being experienced by your client You call on the services of which type of team member for this assessment psychiatric social worker neuropsychiatrist neuropsychologist psychiatric nurse Answer c Difficulty 2 Question ID 14 1 7 Page Reference 381 Topic Overview Skill Applied LO 14 1 What is the difference between cognitive problems in anxiety and those seen in major neurocognitive disorders 14 1 8 Your textbook presents the case of 84 year old Mary What was one of the first indications that Mary was suffering from dementia She could not remember her age She reported hearing voices calling her Some of her animals were found dead because she forgot to feed them After being admitted to a nursing home she became agitated and belligerent Answer c Difficulty 1 Question ID 14 1 8 Page Reference 382 Topic Symptoms Skill Applied LO 14 2 In what ways is delirium different from dementia 14 1 9 Which of the following is characteristic of delirium agnosia delusions identity confusion clouded consciousness Answer d Difficulty 1 Question ID 14 1 9 Page Reference 383 Topic Symptoms ScholarStock 553 a b c d a b c d a b c d a b c d a b c d a b c d Skill Factual LO 14 2 In what ways is delirium different from dementia 14 1 10 Typically the symptoms of delirium develop rapidly and then remain at a steady level as they further develop develop slowly and fluctuate throughout the day occur rapidly and then fluctuate throughout the day occur slowly and then remain at a steady level as they further develop Answer c Difficulty 2 Question ID 14 1 10 Page Reference 383 Topic Symptoms Skill Conceptual LO 14 2 In what ways is delirium different from dementia 14 1 11 A group of medical students is learning the criteria used to diagnose neurocognitive disorders The professor is discussing evidence of disturbances of consciousness along with changes in cognition such as memory deficits that occur rapidly What type of disorder is being discussed 14 1 12 While hospitalized Jack begins to show signs of delirium Which of the following is a possible clue that leads his physician to suspect that Jack is experiencing delirium dementia delirium amnestic disorder depersonalization Answer b Difficulty 2 Question ID 14 1 11 Page Reference 383 Topic