Question

4 select the correct answer. john is a 70-year-old man. his doctor determined that john has a type of progressive dementia. which eponym most likely describes his condition? a. addison disease b. parkinson disease c. paget disease d. alzheimer disease

Explanation:

• Option A: Addison disease affects the adrenal glands, causing hormone deficiencies, not dementia.
• Option B: Parkinson disease is a movement disorder with symptoms like tremors, not primarily dementia (though dementia can occur later, it's not the main feature).
• Option C: Paget disease affects bone remodeling, causing bone pain and deformities, not dementia.
• Option D: Alzheimer disease is a progressive dementia that commonly affects older adults (like John, 70 - year - old), characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline.

Answer:

D. Alzheimer disease