This program will help you to understand the:
Loss of mental functions (memory, thinking, and reasoning) caused by various forms of brain damage and disease common symptoms:
A temporary state of confusion and disorientation that typically develops quickly and fluctuates Common symptoms:
CAUSES
Mental disorder that typically presents with depressed mood Common symptoms:
What do you think could be the reason for Robert’s behavior?
Choice A: He has a medical condition, other than dementia affecting him, could be a possible reason.
Choice B: He is frightened by something in the house, is a good possibility.
Choice C: He is having a delusion, is also a good possibility. Choice D: Because Choices A through C are all good possibilities, Choice D is the best answer.
RISK FACTORS FOR DEMENTIA
DEMENTIA SYMPTOMS CAN BE DUE TO:
VASCULAR DEMENTIAS:
SYMPTOMS:
SYMPTOMS:
SYMPTOMS:
SYMPTOMS:
SYMPTOMS:
Parkinson’s disease: Symptoms:
Huntington’s disease: Symptoms:
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD):
Symptoms:
Symptoms:
Medical causes:
RISK FACTORS:
CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS:
MEDICATIONS:
PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS:
POISONS/TOXINS:
DEMENTIA:
DELIRIUM:
DEPRESSION:
Written by:
Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS.
Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD
Edited by:
Sasha Asdourian
Select the best answers from the list of choices following each question.
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