Question 1

Based on recent research,as the percentage of elderly people who use the Internet and social media continues to rise,one would predict that the percentage of elderly people:
A) with cognitive impairment will decrease in the future.
B) with cognitive impairment will increase in the future.
C) who are victims of cyberbullying will decrease in the future.
D) who are victims of cyberbullying will increase in the future.

Accepted Answer

Recent research suggests that using the internet and social media may help reduce cognitive decline in older adults. Therefore, as more elderly people use the internet and social media, the percentage of elderly people with cognitive impairment is likely to decrease in the future.

Question 2

Which is MOST likely to be said by an elderly person regarding long-term care?
A) "I'm glad I saved enough for this."
B) "I've known lots of people who got better and came home."
C) "I'm worried about losing my independence."
D) "I can't wait for all the interesting new activities I'll be able to do."

Accepted Answer

Elderly people often worry about losing their independence when it comes to long-term care, so this is the most likely statement to be said. Option A might be said by those who have planned well financially, but not everyone is able to do so. Option B might be optimistic, but not always realistic. Option D might not be realistic for an elderly person who is in need of long-term care.

Question 3

What is one problem associated with delirium?
A) It is very expensive to treat.
B) The underlying factors that cause it are relatively unknown.
C) Doctors often don't recognize it and may misdiagnose it.
D) Very few studies have investigated effective treatments.

Accepted Answer

Delirium is often under-recognized and misdiagnosed by doctors because its symptoms can be mistaken for other conditions, such as dementia or psychiatric disorders.

Question 4

Elderly people who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups may rely on friends and family members more than those in majority groups do for mental and health care for all these reasons EXCEPT:
A) they mistrust the majority establishment.
B) they face language barriers that interfere with care.
C) they hold cultural beliefs that prevent them from seeking services.
D) they are more likely to have a friend or family member who is trained to provide culturally appropriate services.

Accepted Answer

Elderly people in minority groups may not necessarily have more friends or family members trained to provide culturally appropriate services compared to those in majority groups.

Question 5

Why do most elderly people take medications?
A) to treat anxiety
B) to treat psychosis
C) to treat pain
D) to treat high blood pressure

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why do most elderly people take medications?
A)...

Question 6

As the percentage of the population who are 65 or older continues to rise,one would NOT expect the _____ to rise as well.
A) number of geropsychologists
B) percentage of people with neurocognitive disorder
C) percentage of people with substance use disorder
D) number of nursing homes

Accepted Answer

There is no clear correlation between the aging of the population and the percentage of people with substance use disorder, so one would not necessarily expect this percentage to rise as the population ages. However, the percentage of people with neurocognitive disorder is likely to increase as the population ages, as well as the number of geropsychologists and nursing homes.

Question 7

In people with Alzheimer's disease,memory problems appear to be caused by disruption of the production of:
A) inhibitory neurotransmitters.
B) memory-linked fatty acids.
C) DNA.
D) memory-linked proteins.

Accepted Answer

Memory problems in people with Alzheimer's disease are caused by the disruption of the production of memory-linked proteins like amyloid beta and tau. These proteins accumulate and form plaques and tangles, leading to neuron damage and cognitive decline.

Question 8

An individual with Alzheimer's disease is no longer able to function independently.The MOST appropriate diagnosis for this person's condition is:
A) mild delirium.
B) major delirium.
C) mild neurocognitive disorder.
D) major neurocognitive disorder.

Accepted Answer

The individual's inability to function independently is a characteristic of major neurocognitive disorder, which is a more severe form of cognitive decline than mild neurocognitive disorder. Alzheimer's disease can lead to major neurocognitive disorder. Mild and major delirium are acute, temporary conditions that are not typically associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Question 9

"I'm no fool,no sirree! I'm gonna live to be 103...." sang the Disney character Jiminy Cricket decades ago.If Jiminy Cricket had been a human (most crickets live only a few weeks),what's the BEST advice you could have given him for living a very long life?
A) Accept life's challenges with optimism,have good health habits,and inherit "longevity" genes.
B) Avoid life's hassles,have good health habits,and accept ongoing,preventive psychological counseling.
C) Find a "personal space" where you can get away from the world,and inherit "longevity" genes.
D) There's nothing you can do; extreme longevity is entirely genetic.

Accepted Answer

Adopting a positive outlook, maintaining healthy habits, and having favorable genetics are all factors that can contribute to a longer life.

Question 10

A person experiences a clouding of consciousness that develops over a short period.If it often can be reversed once the underlying cause is determined,what is the condition called?
A) neurocognitive disorder
B) delirium
C) delusional disorder
D) cognitive mapping

Accepted Answer

Delirium is characterized by a rapid onset of confusion and changes in cognitive function, often reversible once the underlying cause is treated.

Question 11

Sphere-shaped deposits of a small molecule in spaces between neurons in the hippocampus in individuals with Alzheimer's disease are called:
A) senile plaques.
B) neural plaques.
C) beta-amyloid proteins.
D) neurofibrillary tangles.

Accepted Answer

Senile plaques are the sphere-shaped deposits of beta-amyloid protein that accumulate in the spaces between neurons in the hippocampus in individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Neural plaques and neurofibrillary tangles refer to other types of pathological changes observed in Alzheimer's disease. Beta-amyloid proteins are the main component of senile plaques.

Question 12

Which statement is true regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease?
A) It tends to run in families.
B) It is triggered by environmental factors.
C) It is not associated with an excess of senile plaques.
D) It produces fewer cognitive impairments compared to late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

Early-onset Alzheimer's disease tends to run in families, as it is caused by mutations in certain genes.

Question 13

The percentage of the U.S.population today aged 65 and older is approximately:
A) 4 percent.
B) 7 percent.
C) 15 percent.
D) 25 percent.

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2021, the percentage of the U.S. population aged 65 and older is approximately 15 percent.

Question 14

Which statement is TRUE regarding anxiety disorders and aging?
A) Symptoms of anxiety disorders are distinct from other medical conditions.
B) The prevalence of anxiety among the elderly is comparable to that of other age groups.
C) Declining sexual drive is the main source of anxiety among the elderly.
D) Drug treatments are metabolized differently in the elderly and should be used cautiously.

Accepted Answer

As people age, their bodies process medications differently, which can affect how drugs are metabolized. This is why drug treatments for anxiety disorders should be used cautiously in the elderly.

Question 15

The MOST frequent type of neurocognitive disorder in the elderly is:
A) vascular in nature.
B) Parkinson's disease.
C) Alzheimer's disease.
D) Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of neurocognitive disorder in the elderly, characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline.

Question 16

Which statement regarding the use of drug therapy to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease is accurate?
A) Drug therapy slows down the disease in all patients.
B) Drug therapy slows down the disease only in patients with severe forms of the disease.
C) Drug therapy slows down the disease in patients treated early in the course of a milder form of the disease.
D) Drug therapy slows down the disease in no one; drug therapy doesn't work for Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

Drug therapy can slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease in patients treated early in the course of a milder form of the disease. However, it may not be effective in patients with severe forms of the disease. Additionally, drug therapy does not work for everyone with Alzheimer's disease.

Question 17

To control occasional pain and inflammation,a person uses an over-the-counter drug containing ibuprofen.Interestingly,recent research shows that the person also may be reducing the risk of contracting which disease?
A) Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
B) Alzheimer's disease
C) Huntington's disease
D) Parkinson's disease

Accepted Answer

Recent studies have shown that ibuprofen may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 18

Among elderly persons who would benefit from mental health services,MOST:
A) do not get the treatment they need.
B) see a mental health care provider but are noncompliant with their treatment plans.
C) resist using these services even when opportunities are available.
D) seek services from those who are not qualified to offer effective treatment.

Accepted Answer

Many elderly individuals who would benefit from mental health services do not receive the necessary treatment due to factors such as stigma, lack of access, or unawareness of available resources.

Question 19

Studies show that when treating depression in elderly patients,it is important to remember which point?
A) Drug treatments may need to be altered because drugs are broken down differently in the older body.
B) Individual and group therapies are rarely used.
C) Electroconvulsive shock therapy is the treatment of choice.
D) Therapy is not effective most of the time.

Accepted Answer

Drug metabolism can change with age, requiring adjustments in treatment for elderly patients.

Question 20

Which of these is a biomarker that usually accompanies Alzheimer's disease?
A) elevated beta-amyloid and tau proteins
B) elevated serum lead levels
C) memory issues and other cognitive impairments
D) high activity in the hippocampus

Accepted Answer

Elevated beta-amyloid and tau proteins are biomarkers associated with Alzheimer's disease, as they are involved in the formation of plaques and tangles in the brain, which are characteristic of the condition.

Quiz 15: Disorders of Aging and Cognition

Based on recent research,as the percentage of elderly people who use the Internet and social media continues to rise,one would predict that the percentage of elderly people:

Which is MOST likely to be said by an elderly person regarding long-term care?

What is one problem associated with delirium?

Elderly people who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups may rely on friends and family members more than those in majority groups do for mental and health care for all these reasons EXCEPT:

Why do most elderly people take medications?

As the percentage of the population who are 65 or older continues to rise,one would NOT expect the _____ to rise as well.

In people with Alzheimer's disease,memory problems appear to be caused by disruption of the production of:

An individual with Alzheimer's disease is no longer able to function independently.The MOST appropriate diagnosis for this person's condition is:

"I'm no fool,no sirree! I'm gonna live to be 103...." sang the Disney character Jiminy Cricket decades ago.If Jiminy Cricket had been a human (most crickets live only a few weeks) ,what's the BEST advice you could have given him for living a very long life?

A person experiences a clouding of consciousness that develops over a short period.If it often can be reversed once the underlying cause is determined,what is the condition called?

Sphere-shaped deposits of a small molecule in spaces between neurons in the hippocampus in individuals with Alzheimer's disease are called:

Which statement is true regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease?

The percentage of the U.S.population today aged 65 and older is approximately:

Which statement is TRUE regarding anxiety disorders and aging?

The MOST frequent type of neurocognitive disorder in the elderly is:

Which statement regarding the use of drug therapy to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease is accurate?

To control occasional pain and inflammation,a person uses an over-the-counter drug containing ibuprofen.Interestingly,recent research shows that the person also may be reducing the risk of contracting which disease?

Among elderly persons who would benefit from mental health services,MOST:

Studies show that when treating depression in elderly patients,it is important to remember which point?

Which of these is a biomarker that usually accompanies Alzheimer's disease?