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Question 1

__________ is the most common cause of dementia, usually affecting patients over the age of 65. A.Parkinson’s diseaseB.Huntington’s diseaseC.Alzheimer’s diseaseD.AIDS

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C

Question 2

_________ is the most common effect of dementia.

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Memory loss

Question 3

Organic disorders can be caused by diseases, injury, or chemicals that cause damage to __________. A. the digestive system B. the kidneys C. brain tissue D. all major organs Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 4

In order to be diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, an individual must be more than _________ underweight.

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15 percent

Question 5

The best way of treating delirium is to practice preventative care by __________.

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targeting and treating the symptoms and causes of delirium

Question 6

One main difference between anorexia and bulimia is that someone with anorexia __________.

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does not tend to binge on food

Question 7

__________ does not have a cure, but it can be treated with medication to slow down its development.A.Parkinson’s diseaseB.DementiaC.Huntington’s diseaseD.Delirium

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B

Question 8

Explain why culture is considered a possible cause of developing an eating disorder.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Western society gives the impression that in order to be attractive, one has to be thin. Most of the role models for young women today are young, thin actresses, singers, athletes, and models. These role models have a very high impact on how young women feel about themselves.

Question 9

Describe how diseases that affect the brain or spinal cord cause dementia.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Any disease that has a negative effect on the brain or spinal cord can cause dementia because it might reduce oxygen supply to the brain or damage nerve cells needed for communication.

Question 10

Individuals suffering from dementia may act inappropriately and may __________.

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develop an inability to retain new information

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