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Alzheimer's Disease Assessment (Early Symptoms)

Risk Factors

Advanced Age

Which of the following groups of people is at increased risk for developing Alzheimer's disease?

Early Signs and Symptoms 

Poor Judgment and Decision-Making

Which of the following best describes an early finding in Alzheimer's disease?

Difficulty Having a Conversation

Inability to Manage a Budget

Losing Track of the Date or Season

Misplacing Things

Alzheimer's Disease Assessment (Late Symptoms)

Late Signs and Symptoms

Memory Impairment

During your assessment of a patient with Alzheimer's disease which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Wandering Behavior

Confabulation

Perseveration

Lack of Abstract Thinking

Severe Cognitive Decline

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Assessment

Progressive Muscle Weakness

Which of the following symptoms is most likely to be seen in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

Systemic Muscle Wasting

Fasciculations

Spasticity

Fatigue

Considerations

Riluzole (Rilutek)

Which of the following medications is most commonly used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

Moderate Exercise

Which of the following is an important consideration for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

No Cognitive Decline

Respiratory Support

Palliative Care

Huntington's Disease

Decreased GABA

Which of the following is most likely attributed to a patient with Huntington's Disease?

Appears around Age 40

Which of the following ages best link to Huntington's Disease?

Slow Cognitive Decline

During your assessment of a patient with Huntington's Disease, which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Choreiform Movements

Non Repetitive Jerks

Interventions

Neuroleptics

Which of the following drug classes may be used as an intervention in the treatment of Huntington's Disease?

Tetrabenazine

Which of the following medications is most likely used as an intervention in the treatment of Huntington's Disease?

Genetic Counseling

Which of the following is a way in which Huntington's Disease may be confirmed?

Stages of Disease

Which of the following is a characteristic most likely associated with Huntington's Disease?

High Calorie Diet

Which food or diet is most likely implemented for a patient with Huntington's Disease?

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