QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the primary characteristic of Alzheimer's disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER Gradual memory loss and disorientation.
What are the symptoms of frontotemporal dementia? - CORRECT
ANSWER Personality changes, disinhibition, and inappropriate behavior.
What symptoms are associated with Lewy body dementia? - CORRECT
ANSWER Fluctuating attention, visual hallucinations, and Parkinsonian symptoms.
What causes vascular dementia? - CORRECT ANSWER Cerebrovascular damage
leading to abrupt changes in cognition.
What is the significance of Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) scores? - CORRECT
ANSWER Scores help categorize cognitive impairment; moderate impairment is
around 18.
How does the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) assist in cognitive evaluation? -
CORRECT ANSWER It helps distinguish normal aging from cognitive impairment.
What is the role of cholinesterase inhibitors in dementia treatment? - CORRECT
ANSWER They may improve symptoms but do not alter disease progression.
What is memantine and its use? - CORRECT ANSWER An NMDA receptor
antagonist used for moderate to severe Alzheimer's.
Why is safety planning important in dementia care? - CORRECT ANSWER To address
issues like wandering and driving.