Question:- Which of the following sentence is/ are correct about Dementia? A. In Dementia mental ability declines and interfere the daily life. B. A person suffering from this disease may forget his or her name. C. Alzheimers disease is a cause of Dementia. D. All the above are correct
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: Dementia disease affects about one in ten people over the age of 65 and almost one in four over 85 years. People under the age of 65 are also prone to the disease which is known as early onset of Alzheimers. In Dementia mental ability declines and it interferes the daily life and person suffering from this disease may forget his or her name.
Question:- Which of the following statement is/ are correct about Alzheimers disease? A. Alzheimer disease is a degenerative disease of the brain that causes dementia and it has been found that it is closely linked with type 2 diabetes. B. Alzheimers disease is not a mental illness but it can cause symptoms related to mental health like depression, anxiety etc. C. Alzheimers disease is categorised into mild Alzheimers disease, moderate Alzheimers disease and severe Alzheimers disease. D. All the above are correct
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: Alzheimer disease is a degenerative disease of the brain that causes dementia, which is a gradual loss of memory, judgement, and ability to function. It is a form of dementia which has been found to be closely linked with type 2 diabetes and is characterised by confusion & memory loss. It typically progresses slowly in three general stages: mild (early-stage), moderate (middle-stage) and severe (late-stage).
Question:- Which of the following is not the Symptom of Dementia? A. Problem solving or language and the ability to focus and pay attention. B. Memory loss C. Difficulties with thinking D. Dementia people are able to control their emotions.
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: Even dementia people are not able to control their emotions and their personalities may change.
Question:- How Dementia is caused? A. Dementia can be caused due to Blood infection. B. Dementia can be caused by a stomach infection. C. Dementia may be caused due to HIV infection. D. Deficiency of calcium may lead to Dementia.
Answer:- Ans. C Explanation: Dementia can be caused by a head injury, a stroke, a brain tumour or due to HIV infection.
Question:- Name the type of Dementia disease in which a neurodegenerative condition linked to abnormal structures in the brain? A. Alzheimers disease B. Dementia with Lewy bodies C. Parkinsons disease D. Huntingtons disease
Answer:- Ans. B Explanation: Dementia with Lewy bodies is a neurodegenerative condition linked to abnormal structures in the brain. The brain changes involve a protein called alpha-synuclein.
Question:- Which disease is characterized by specific types of uncontrolled movements but also includes dementia? A. Parkinsons disease B. Mixed dementia C. Huntingtons disease D. None of the above
Answer:- Ans. C Explanation: Huntingtons disease is characterized by specific types of uncontrolled movements but also includes dementia.
