#1
Which of the following is a common early symptom of dementia?
Memory loss
ExplanationMemory loss is a common early symptom of dementia.
#2
What is the primary cause of Alzheimer's disease?
Genetic factors
ExplanationAlzheimer's is primarily influenced by genetic factors.
#3
What neuroimaging technique is often used to assist in the diagnosis of dementia?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
ExplanationMRI is frequently used in dementia diagnosis for detailed brain imaging.
#4
What is the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) commonly used for in dementia assessment?
Measuring cognitive function
ExplanationMMSE is used to assess and measure cognitive function in dementia.
#5
What is a potential risk factor for developing vascular dementia?
High blood pressure
ExplanationHigh blood pressure is a potential risk factor for vascular dementia.
#6
Which stage of dementia is characterized by severe cognitive decline and a loss of ability to perform basic daily activities?
Severe dementia
ExplanationSevere dementia involves profound cognitive decline and loss of daily activity abilities.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a common protective factor against dementia?
Smoking
ExplanationSmoking is not a common protective factor against dementia.
#8
Which of the following is a reversible cause of dementia-like symptoms?
Hypothyroidism
ExplanationHypothyroidism can cause reversible dementia-like symptoms.
#9
Which type of dementia is characterized by a gradual decline in language abilities?
Frontotemporal dementia
ExplanationFrontotemporal dementia involves a gradual decline in language abilities.
#10
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with the degeneration of neurons in Alzheimer's disease?
Acetylcholine
ExplanationAlzheimer's is linked to the degeneration of neurons associated with acetylcholine.
#11
What is the primary difference between Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia?
Presence of hallucinations
ExplanationHallucinations are a key difference between Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia.
#12
What is the primary difference between primary and secondary neurodegenerative dementia?
Underlying cause
ExplanationThe primary difference lies in the underlying cause of neurodegenerative dementia.
#13
Which region of the brain is commonly affected in frontotemporal dementia?
Frontal and temporal lobes
ExplanationFrontotemporal dementia often affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.
#14
Which of the following is a common characteristic of Lewy body dementia?
Presence of Lewy bodies in the brain
ExplanationLewy body dementia is characterized by the presence of Lewy bodies in the brain.
#15
What role does the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene play in the development of Alzheimer's disease?
Genetic predisposition
ExplanationThe APOE gene is associated with genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease.