Question 1

If Nathan is prescribed ____ for his depression, he will have to be very careful about what kinds of food he eats. ​
A)selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
B)monoamine oxidase inhibitors
C)cognitive therapy
D)an amyloid

Accepted Answer

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) require dietary restrictions to avoid foods high in tyramine, which can cause dangerous increases in blood pressure when combined with these medications.

Question 2

Alzheimer's disease is to dementia as ​
A)old is to young.
B)biological is to psychological.
C)cognitive is to behavioral.
D)specific is to general.

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is a specific type of dementia, making it a specific condition within the broader category of general dementia.

Question 3

Which patient is likely to experience the fewest and least severe side effects from their antidepressant medication? ​
A)Angie, who is taking an HCA
B)Gloria, who is taking an MAO inhibitor
C)Victoria, who is taking an SSRI
D)Tiffany, who is taking L-dopa

Accepted Answer

SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) have fewer and milder side effects compared to other classes of antidepressants such as HCAs (heterocyclic antidepressants) and MAO inhibitors. L-dopa is not an antidepressant medication, but a medication for Parkinson's disease.

Question 4

The concept of spaced retrieval is based on ​
A)the theory of postformal thought.
B)circadian rhythms.
C)the E-I-E-I-O approach to memory.
D)cross-linking theory.

Accepted Answer

Spaced retrieval is a memory technique that involves recalling information at increasing intervals, which aligns with the E-I-E-I-O approach to memory, focusing on encoding, storage, and retrieval strategies.

Question 5

In an attempt to diagnose Alzheimer's, Dr. Moneypenny is taking a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. She would be most likely looking for a certain protein called ​
A)amyloid.
B)dopamine.
C)thioridazine.
D)dysphoria.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Moneypenny would be looking for amyloid protein in the cerebrospinal fluid. The accumulation of amyloid in the brain is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 6

Which sort of medication would be least likely prescribed for depression? ​
A)L-dopa
B)SSRIs
C)MAOIs
D)HCAs

Accepted Answer

L-dopa is a medication primarily used to treat Parkinson’s disease, and is not typically used for depression treatment. SSRIs, MAOIs, and HCAs are commonly used antidepressants.

Question 7

Apolipoprotein E4 appears to play a role in ​
A)depression.
B)transient ischemic attack.
C)Alzeimer's disease.
D)Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

Apolipoprotein E4 has been identified as a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, which is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline.

Question 8

Dementia as defined as a serious impairment of ​
A)mood.
B)anxiety.
C)psychomotor functioning.
D)cognitive and behavioral functioning.

Accepted Answer

Dementia is a disorder characterized by serious impairment of cognitive and behavioral functioning, including memory, language, perception, and problem-solving skills. It can also affect social interaction and emotional regulation. While mood and anxiety disturbances may accompany dementia, they do not define the disorder itself. Psychomotor functioning may also be affected in some cases, but this is not a primary feature of dementia.

Question 9

For older adults, the clear treatment of choice for anxiety disorders is ​
A)psychotherapy.
B)Librium.
C)Valium.
D)SSRIs.

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for anxiety disorders in older adults, particularly cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy. Benzodiazepines like Librium and Valium may be effective in the short-term, but can have negative side effects and potentially harmful interactions with other medications. SSRIs have also been shown to be effective in treating anxiety in older adults, but may have adverse effects such as nausea and sexual dysfunction. Overall, psychotherapy is a safe and effective treatment option for anxiety in older adults.

Question 10

Charles has changed a great deal. He has a difficult time remembering things, even simple things like where he is or what year it is. He is having increasing difficulty understanding people or saying things that make sense to others. In addition, he rarely cleans himself anymore and acts in very inappropriate ways around others. Charles is exhibiting many signs of ​
A)depression.
B)anxiety disorder.
C)Parkinson's disease.
D)Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms mentioned are classic signs of Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss, difficulty with communication, and changes in behavior and personality.

Question 11

Which best reflects the current scientific status concerning the role of genetics  factors in causing Alzheimer's disease? ​
A)A mutation on chromosome 17 causes Alzheimer's.
B)There is evidence that specific genes may both increase and decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
C)The only genetic link is from data on individuals with both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
D)There is no scientific evidence that Alzheimer's has a genetic component.

Accepted Answer

While there is no definitive "Alzheimer's gene," studies have shown that certain gene variants can increase or decrease the risk of developing the disease. In particular, genes related to the production and clearance of amyloid proteins in the brain have been implicated. However, genetic factors alone are not sufficient to cause Alzheimer's, as environmental and lifestyle factors also play a role.

Question 12

Teresa has just been diagnosed as exhibiting Alzheimer's disease. If the diagnosis is correct, Teresa's symptoms ​
A)will be held constant as long as the disease was diagnosed early enough.
B)will only get worse as time goes on.
C)may improve if she sticks to a healthy diet.
D)may disappear if she is treated with haloperidol.

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease, meaning that symptoms will worsen over time. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's, so while certain treatments and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms and slow progression, they cannot make the disease disappear or hold symptoms constant. Haloperidol is typically used to treat psychosis or agitation associated with Alzheimer's, but it does not treat the disease itself.

Question 13

Dr. Murray believes that depression results from an individual's conscious focus on maladaptive beliefs about oneself. Given this information, Dr. Murray is most likely a ____ therapist. ​
A)behavioral
B)psychodynamic
C)cognitive
D)social learning theory

Accepted Answer

Dr. Murray's belief that depression results from an individual's conscious focus on maladaptive beliefs aligns with the cognitive approach, which emphasizes the role of thoughts and beliefs in shaping behavior and emotions.

Question 14

While being treated for depression, 70-year-old Ian is encouraged to avoid situations that lead to negative consequences and to reward himself when something good happens to him. Ian appears to be being treated by a ____ therapist. ​
A)cognitive
B)behavioral
C)psychoanalytic
D)biomedical

Accepted Answer

The therapist is encouraging Ian to engage in behaviors that lead to positive outcomes (avoiding negative situations and rewarding himself), which is a hallmark of behavioral therapy. Cognitive therapy focuses on addressing negative thinking patterns, psychoanalytic therapy explores unconscious conflicts, and biomedical therapy involves the use of medication or other physiological interventions.

Question 15

Because he is a cognitive therapist, Dr. Spence is most likely to suggest that the underlying cause of depression involves ​
A)an unconscious battle between the id and superego.
B)an imbalance of neurotransmitters.
C)a past life that includes too few rewards.
D)a thought process that focuses only on negative memories.

Accepted Answer

As a cognitive therapist, Dr. Spence would most likely suggest that negative thinking patterns and focusing only on negative memories are the underlying causes of depression. This aligns with the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy, which aims to identify and change negative thought patterns and beliefs to alleviate symptoms of depression. While neurotransmitter imbalances may play a role in depression, cognitive therapists typically focus on the cognitive and behavioral factors that contribute to the disorder. Past life experiences, including lack of rewards, may also be relevant to depression, but are typically addressed within the context of cognitive factors. An unconscious battle between the id and superego is a concept from psychoanalytic theory, which is not typically used by cognitive therapists to explain depression.

Question 16

What is the only definitive diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease? ​
A)CT scan
B)Autopsy of the brain
C)MRI
D)Blood test

Accepted Answer

The only definitive way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease is through an autopsy of the brain. Other tests such as CT scans, MRIs, and blood tests can be helpful in ruling out other possible causes of cognitive impairment, but they cannot definitively confirm the presence of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 17

Blake's doctor has just prescribed relaxation therapy and benzodiazepines to help solve Blake's problem. What is his problem most likely to be? ​
A)An anxiety disorder
B)Depression
C)Parkinson's disease
D)Vascular dementia

Accepted Answer

The combination of relaxation therapy and benzodiazepines is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, suggesting that Blake's problem is most likely related to anxiety. It is important to note that proper diagnosis should be done by a licensed healthcare professional.

Question 18

The loss of bladder or bowel control is called ​
A)impotence.
B)immobility.
C)incontinence.
D)impertinence.

Accepted Answer

The loss of bladder or bowel control is referred to as incontinence. Impotence refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection, immobility indicates the inability to move or be mobile, and impertinence means being rude or disrespectful.

Question 19

Prior to entering a restaurant, Amy starts to shake, hyperventilate, and feel light-headed. She is too terrified to enter the restaurant. She turns around immediately and catches the first taxi back home. This behavior is most consistent with ​
A)depression.
B)Parkinson's disease.
C)an anxiety disorder.
D)Huntington's disease.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of shaking, hyperventilation, and feeling light-headed are consistent with a panic attack, which is a common symptom of anxiety disorders. Amy's behavior of avoiding the restaurant out of fear also suggests an anxiety disorder. Depression, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease typically do not present with these specific symptoms.

Question 20

Which type of therapy for depression would be most interested in altering internal belief systems? ​
A)Cognitive therapy
B)Behavior therapy
C)Using SSRIs
D)Using HCAs

Accepted Answer

Cognitive therapy focuses on identifying and altering negative thought patterns and beliefs, which are often the root of depressive symptoms.

Quiz 14: The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

If Nathan is prescribed ____ for his depression, he will have to be very careful about what kinds of food he eats. ​

Alzheimer's disease is to dementia as ​

Which patient is likely to experience the fewest and least severe side effects from their antidepressant medication? ​

The concept of spaced retrieval is based on ​

In an attempt to diagnose Alzheimer's, Dr. Moneypenny is taking a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. She would be most likely looking for a certain protein called ​

Which sort of medication would be least likely prescribed for depression? ​

Apolipoprotein E4 appears to play a role in ​

Dementia as defined as a serious impairment of ​

For older adults, the clear treatment of choice for anxiety disorders is ​

Which best reflects the current scientific status concerning the role of genetics factors in causing Alzheimer's disease? ​

Teresa has just been diagnosed as exhibiting Alzheimer's disease. If the diagnosis is correct, Teresa's symptoms ​

Dr. Murray believes that depression results from an individual's conscious focus on maladaptive beliefs about oneself. Given this information, Dr. Murray is most likely a ____ therapist. ​

While being treated for depression, 70-year-old Ian is encouraged to avoid situations that lead to negative consequences and to reward himself when something good happens to him. Ian appears to be being treated by a ____ therapist. ​

Because he is a cognitive therapist, Dr. Spence is most likely to suggest that the underlying cause of depression involves ​

What is the only definitive diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease? ​

Blake's doctor has just prescribed relaxation therapy and benzodiazepines to help solve Blake's problem. What is his problem most likely to be? ​

The loss of bladder or bowel control is called ​

Prior to entering a restaurant, Amy starts to shake, hyperventilate, and feel light-headed. She is too terrified to enter the restaurant. She turns around immediately and catches the first taxi back home. This behavior is most consistent with ​

Which type of therapy for depression would be most interested in altering internal belief systems? ​

If Nathan is prescribed ____ for his depression, he will have to be very careful about what kinds of food he eats.

Alzheimer's disease is to dementia as

Which patient is likely to experience the fewest and least severe side effects from their antidepressant medication?

The concept of spaced retrieval is based on

In an attempt to diagnose Alzheimer's, Dr. Moneypenny is taking a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. She would be most likely looking for a certain protein called

Which sort of medication would be least likely prescribed for depression?

Apolipoprotein E4 appears to play a role in

Dementia as defined as a serious impairment of

For older adults, the clear treatment of choice for anxiety disorders is

Which best reflects the current scientific status concerning the role of genetics factors in causing Alzheimer's disease?

Teresa has just been diagnosed as exhibiting Alzheimer's disease. If the diagnosis is correct, Teresa's symptoms

Dr. Murray believes that depression results from an individual's conscious focus on maladaptive beliefs about oneself. Given this information, Dr. Murray is most likely a ____ therapist.

While being treated for depression, 70-year-old Ian is encouraged to avoid situations that lead to negative consequences and to reward himself when something good happens to him. Ian appears to be being treated by a ____ therapist.

Because he is a cognitive therapist, Dr. Spence is most likely to suggest that the underlying cause of depression involves

What is the only definitive diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease?

Blake's doctor has just prescribed relaxation therapy and benzodiazepines to help solve Blake's problem. What is his problem most likely to be?

The loss of bladder or bowel control is called

Prior to entering a restaurant, Amy starts to shake, hyperventilate, and feel light-headed. She is too terrified to enter the restaurant. She turns around immediately and catches the first taxi back home. This behavior is most consistent with

Which type of therapy for depression would be most interested in altering internal belief systems?