#1
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
Memory loss
Confusion and disorientation
Enhanced cognitive function
Difficulty completing familiar tasks
#2
What is the most common early symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
Memory loss
Language difficulties
Poor judgment
Difficulty concentrating
#3
Which area of the brain is primarily affected by Alzheimer's disease?
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Hippocampus
#4
What is a common pharmacological treatment for Alzheimer's disease?
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Antihistamines
#5
What is the term used to describe the progressive decline in cognitive function beyond what is expected from normal aging?
Dementia
Amnesia
Neurosis
Psychosis
#6
Which of the following is a non-pharmacological intervention for managing Alzheimer's disease?
Aspirin
Music therapy
Anticoagulants
Chemotherapy
#7
Which neurotransmitter is significantly reduced in individuals with Alzheimer's disease?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Glutamate
#8
What is the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) used for in Alzheimer's disease diagnosis?
To measure the severity of motor symptoms
To assess language comprehension
To evaluate cognitive function
To monitor blood pressure changes
#9
Which of the following is a common behavioral symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
Hyperactivity
Apathy
Euphoria
Mania
#10
Which of the following activities is believed to help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease?
Regular physical exercise
Consuming a high-sugar diet
Avoiding social interactions
Limiting mental stimulation
#11
What is the name of the protein that forms abnormal deposits in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer's disease?
Tau
Insulin
Glutamate
Serotonin
#12
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease?
High educational attainment
Regular engagement in intellectually stimulating activities
History of traumatic brain injury
Regular physical exercise
#13
What is the main difference between Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia?
Alzheimer's disease is reversible, while vascular dementia is not.
Vascular dementia is caused by a series of small strokes, while Alzheimer's disease is not.
Alzheimer's disease primarily affects the frontal lobe, while vascular dementia affects the temporal lobe.
Vascular dementia progresses more rapidly than Alzheimer's disease.
#14
Which of the following statements about familial Alzheimer's disease is true?
It is caused by environmental factors.
It accounts for the majority of Alzheimer's cases.
It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.
It typically develops after the age of 80.
#15
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals with Alzheimer's disease become agitated, restless, or aggressive in the late afternoon or evening?
Sundowning
Moonlighting
Twilighting
Starlighting
#16
Which of the following is a potential complication of Alzheimer's disease?
Type 1 diabetes
Osteoporosis
Hypertension
Urinary incontinence