Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Function Assessment Quiz

Test your knowledge on Alzheimer's disease & cognitive function with this neuropsychology quiz. Explore symptoms, diagnosis, and management.

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Which of the following is a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease?

Joint pain

Memory loss

Increased appetite

Improved sense of smell

Which of the following is NOT a stage of Alzheimer's disease progression?

Preclinical

Mild cognitive impairment

Moderate

Severe

Which part of the brain is primarily affected by Alzheimer's disease?

Cerebellum

Hypothalamus

Frontal lobe

Temporal lobe

What is the most common method used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease?

Blood test

MRI scan

PET scan

Memory and cognitive tests

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease?

Regular physical exercise

Higher level of education

Social engagement

Smoking

Which type of dementia shares similar symptoms with Alzheimer's disease?

Parkinson's disease dementia

Huntington's disease

Frontotemporal dementia

Vascular dementia

Which medication class is commonly used to manage symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?

Antibiotics

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Cholinesterase inhibitors

Antiviral drugs

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of advanced Alzheimer's disease?

Loss of ability to speak

Inability to recognize loved ones

Difficulty swallowing

Enhanced problem-solving skills

Which neurotransmitter is significantly reduced in Alzheimer's disease?

Dopamine

Serotonin

Acetylcholine

Endorphins

#10

What is the primary function of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in assessing cognitive function?

To assess visual-spatial skills

To measure executive functioning

To evaluate memory and orientation

To analyze language abilities

#11

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Alzheimer's disease on brain imaging?

Increased white matter volume

Enlarged ventricles

Decreased amyloid plaques

Reduced tau protein

#12

What is the role of amyloid beta in Alzheimer's disease?

Promotes neurogenesis

Clears out damaged neurons

Forms plaques that disrupt communication between neurons

Regulates neurotransmitter release

#13

Which of the following cognitive tests is specifically designed to assess executive functioning?

Clock Drawing Test

Stroop Test

Trail Making Test

Digit Span Test

#14

What is the primary protein implicated in the formation of neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer's disease?

Tau protein

Amyloid beta

Alpha-synuclein

Prion protein