Alzheimer's
Disease
Q:Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include:
AMemory
loss
BDifficulty
performing familiar tasks
CPoor or
decreased judgment
DAll of
the above
Q:All cases of Alzheimer's disease worsen over time.
• True
• False
Q:Alzheimer's disease is a normal part of aging.
• True
• False
Q:Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia.
• True
• False
Q:A person who has lost cognitive abilities is often
referred to as ____________.
AAbsentminded
BDistracted
CSenile
DOblivious
Q:Alzheimer's disease can resemble the early stages of ________________.
ASchizophrenia
BParkinson's
disease
CMultiple
sclerosis
DDown
syndrome
Q:Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed by a blood test.
• True
• False
Q:When can a definite diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease be
made?
AAt the
onset of Alzheimer's
BAfter the
death of the patient
CWhen all
signs and symptoms are present
DAt the
first sign of dementia
Q:Alzheimer's disease can be cured if detected early.
• True
• False
Q:Alzheimer's disease is considered a terminal illness.
• True
• False
Q:The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is
___________.
AGender
BGenetics
CEthnicity
DIncreased
age
Q:The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is
___________.
DIncreased age
Q:Alzheimer's disease is one of the leading causes of
death in the U.S.
• True
• False
Q:Alzheimer's disease is one of the leading causes of
death in the U.S.
• False
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