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Maxine is an 81-year-old female who was recently diagnosed with dementia. She has been demonstrating difficulty in the areas of language and memory. Maxine's physician states that the cause is low vitamin B12 levels and poor nutrition. Since the disorder was found early, the effects can possibly be reversed.
Which of the following causes of dementia cannot be treated effectively or cured?

  1. Brain tumors
  2. Medications
  3. Alzheimer's
  4. Blood sugar

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Alzheimer's disease affects the nervous system and is becoming more frequent in older adults. It is a progressive disorder in which symptoms worsen over time. Eventually, individuals lose the ability to respond to their environment and carry on a conversation. Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.



Mrs. Johnson's art class is disrupted every day during third period by one student in particular. Jeremiah cannot seem to sit still and is always shrugging his shoulders. He has been heard mumbling under his breath by other students and will sometimes hit himself in the head for no reason. This occurs constantly, and when Jeremiah is confronted, the actions worsen. Mrs. Johnson calls a meeting with his parents and discovers he suffers from what disorder?

  1. Muscle spasms
  2. Bipolar disorder
  3. Tourette Syndrome
  4. Anti-social disorder

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder. It is typically characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements called tics. The diagnosis is usually made a year after symptoms arise. Tourette's effects younger children, mostly between the ages of 7 and 10. Tics appear to get worse when anxiety or excitement builds in an individual. Improvement starts appearing in the late teen years and adulthood. Ten percent of those diagnosed will be affected by a progression in this disorder.



Many individuals with this mental condition demonstrate symptoms such as confusion, false beliefs, losing touch with reality, mistaken perceptions, hallucinations and depression. False ideas may occur of what is taking place, and individuals with the condition may see or hear things or have delusions. Which of the following mental conditions is described above?

  1. Encopresis
  2. Psychosis
  3. Dementia
  4. Mania

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Psychosis is a severe mental condition in which there is a loss of contact with reality. Causes for this disorder include alcohol, drugs, brain tumors, dementia, epilepsy, stroke, and bi-polar disorder. Individuals may also display disorganized thoughts and speech.



Angela is referred to a clinical social worker for unusual displays of attention-seeking behavior, such as dramatic displays of emotion. She has been let go from three different jobs due to frequent anger episodes and impulsive acts towards other employees. Little responsibility is ever taken for these inappropriate behaviors, and most recently Angela has been cutting on her arms. Therapy should focus on what disorder?

  1. Obsessive compulsive disorder
  2. Bi-polar disorder
  3. Anger management
  4. Borderline personality disorder

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Borderline personality disorder causes an individual to feel uncertain about his or her self-image and identity, resulting in feelings of emptiness and fear being alone. Other signs of this problem may include substance abuse, numerous attempted suicides or reported attempts, and inappropriate sexual relationships.






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