Question

1. a broad term describing a progressive deterioration of intellectual function is: a. dementia b. mental health disorder c. senility d. schizophrenia 37. which of the following is a reversible form of dementia? a. parkinsons disease b. brain tumour c. normal pressure hydrocephalus d. multiple sclerosis 38. pseudo - dementia occurs when: a. pathogens destroy nerve cells in the brain b. thiamine is in high levels in the body c. the cells multiply, forming a brain tumour d. when severe depression causes cognitive changes, mimicking dementia 39. what is a classic sign of alzheimers disease? a. problems finding ones car keys b. repeatedly saying the same statement c. engaging in reckless behaviour d. forgetting how to perform long division 40. what is apraxia? a. a sudden increase in cursing or swearing b. temporary mental disorientation c. the loss of being able to perform learned skills d. a sudden loss of hair 41. apathy can be described as: a. extreme mood swings within a short time period b. a defence mechanism when communicating c. an absence of emotional feeling d. a display of increased anxiety

Explanation:

1. Dementia is a broad - term for progressive intellectual function deterioration.
2. Normal pressure hydrocephalus can be a reversible form of dementia.
3. Pseudo - dementia is due to severe depression causing cognitive changes that mimic dementia.
4. Repeatedly saying the same statement is a classic sign of Alzheimer's disease.
5. Apraxia is the loss of being able to perform learned skills.
6. Apathy is an absence of emotional feeling.

Answer:

1. A. Dementia
2. C. Normal pressure hydrocephalus
3. D. When severe depression causes cognitive changes, mimicking dementia
4. B. Repeatedly saying the same statement
5. C. The loss of being able to perform learned skills
6. C. An absence of emotional feeling