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wenmo

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient with dementia is unable to name ordinary objects. Instead, he describes the function of each item (e.g., the thing you cut meat with). The nurse assesses this as:
 
  a. Apraxia
  b. Agnosia
  c. Aphasia
  d. Amnesia

Question 2

Which theory of etiology of Alzheimer's disease, suggested by current research, might the nurse use to help a family understand that this disorder is not of psychosocial origin? Alzheimer's disease is associated with:
 
  a. Abnormal serotonin reuptake
  b. Prion infection of gray matter
  c. -Amyloid protein deposits in the brain
  d. Excessive acetylcholine in the frontal cortex


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katieost

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Agnosia is the failure to identify objects despite intact sensory function. Apraxia is the ina-bility to carry out purposeful, complex movements and use objects properly. Aphasia refers to inability to speak (expressive) or inability to comprehend what is said or written (receptive). Amnesia is inability to remember a significant block of information.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The prevailing theories of etiology of Alzheimer's disease include the following: angiopathy and blood-brain barrier incompetence; neurotransmitter and receptor deficiencies of acetyl-choline; abnormal proteins, specifically -amyloid and their products; and genetic defects. Neither serotonin nor prions are implicated as problems in Alzheimer's disease.


wenmo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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