In contrast to patients with Alzheimer's disease dementia, patients with vascular neurocognitive disorder are more likely to have symptoms such as
a. abnormalities in walking or muscle weakness during early stages.
b. abnormalities in walking or muscle weakness during late stages.
c. memory impairment during the early stages.
d. memory impairment during the late stages.
Question 2
Which of the following statements is true about vascular neurocognitive disorder?
a. The prevalence rate is 25 percent for those over age 80.
b. The risk for women is slightly higher than men.
c. The outcome is similar to that of Alzheimer's disease.
d. The onset is about the same as for Alzheimer's disease.
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