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mmm

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All dementias are a form of Alzheimer's disease.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Andrea's mother has been becoming more and more forgetful. It seems to have gotten worse over the past 15 years. Her most likely diagnosis could be:
 
  A.
  Depression.
  B.
  Alzheimer's Disease.
  C.
  Hyperthyroidism.
  D.
  Delirium.


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

ANS: False
Alzheimer's disease is a specific type of dementia. There are several other types not considered to be Alzheimer's disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Alzheimer's is a slow, progressive form of dementia where deterioration is expected consistently over many years.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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