NUR 2459 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
MODULE 4-6
Neurocognitive Disorders (NCDs)
Includes disorders in which a clinically deficit in cognition or memory exists causing a
change from a previous level of functioning.
Delirium
Is characterized by a disturbance in attention and awareness and change in cognition
that develops rapidly over a short period.
Dementia
A mental disorder involving functional decline in multiple cognitive areas, including
memory along with behavioral and psychological symptoms. Classified based on the
areas they affect in the brain.
Alzheimers Disease
A progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by gradual deterioration of
memory, reasoning, language, and, finally, physical functioning
Confabulation
Creating imaginary events to fill in memory gaps
Preservation
Persistent repetition of the same word or idea in response to different questions
Agraphia
loss of ability to express thoughts in writing
Aphasia
Inability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs.
Apraxia
inability to carry out motor activities despite intact motor function or inability to use
objects properly.
Agnosia
the inability to recognize familiar objects.
Auditory Agonsia
Inability to recognize familiar sounds
Hyperorality
, The tendency to taste, chew and put everything in the mouth
Hypermetamorphesis
The urge to touch everything
Sundowning
The tendency for the mood to deteriorate and agitation to increase in the later part of
the day or night.
Substance Use Disorders
Complex diseases of the brain characterized by craving, seeking and use regardless of
the price they may pay. Continuous use usually changes brain structure and function.
Addiction
A compulsive or chronic requirement. The need is so strong as to generate distress
(either physical or psychological) if left unfulfilled.The individual who is addicted is
consistently unable to abstain and also unable to recognize the extent to which the
addiction is creating problems in functioning, interpersonal relationships and emotional
responses
Intoxication
A state of disturbance in cognition, perception, behavior, level of consciousness,
judgment, and other functions that is directly attributable to the effects of a psychoactive
drug. It may be marked by a physical and mental state of exhilaration and emotional
frenzy or lethargy and stupor.
Withdrawal
occurs upon reduction or discontinuation of a substance that has been used regularly
over a prolonged period.
Tolerance
A progressive decrease in a person's responsiveness to a drug. Causes person to want
more of a drug or substance to achieve pleasurable effects .
Euphoria
A feeling of great happiness or well-being
Nystagmus
Involuntary rapid eye movements with substance use disorders
Meiosis
MODULE 4-6
Neurocognitive Disorders (NCDs)
Includes disorders in which a clinically deficit in cognition or memory exists causing a
change from a previous level of functioning.
Delirium
Is characterized by a disturbance in attention and awareness and change in cognition
that develops rapidly over a short period.
Dementia
A mental disorder involving functional decline in multiple cognitive areas, including
memory along with behavioral and psychological symptoms. Classified based on the
areas they affect in the brain.
Alzheimers Disease
A progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by gradual deterioration of
memory, reasoning, language, and, finally, physical functioning
Confabulation
Creating imaginary events to fill in memory gaps
Preservation
Persistent repetition of the same word or idea in response to different questions
Agraphia
loss of ability to express thoughts in writing
Aphasia
Inability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs.
Apraxia
inability to carry out motor activities despite intact motor function or inability to use
objects properly.
Agnosia
the inability to recognize familiar objects.
Auditory Agonsia
Inability to recognize familiar sounds
Hyperorality
, The tendency to taste, chew and put everything in the mouth
Hypermetamorphesis
The urge to touch everything
Sundowning
The tendency for the mood to deteriorate and agitation to increase in the later part of
the day or night.
Substance Use Disorders
Complex diseases of the brain characterized by craving, seeking and use regardless of
the price they may pay. Continuous use usually changes brain structure and function.
Addiction
A compulsive or chronic requirement. The need is so strong as to generate distress
(either physical or psychological) if left unfulfilled.The individual who is addicted is
consistently unable to abstain and also unable to recognize the extent to which the
addiction is creating problems in functioning, interpersonal relationships and emotional
responses
Intoxication
A state of disturbance in cognition, perception, behavior, level of consciousness,
judgment, and other functions that is directly attributable to the effects of a psychoactive
drug. It may be marked by a physical and mental state of exhilaration and emotional
frenzy or lethargy and stupor.
Withdrawal
occurs upon reduction or discontinuation of a substance that has been used regularly
over a prolonged period.
Tolerance
A progressive decrease in a person's responsiveness to a drug. Causes person to want
more of a drug or substance to achieve pleasurable effects .
Euphoria
A feeling of great happiness or well-being
Nystagmus
Involuntary rapid eye movements with substance use disorders
Meiosis
