Take the Test

1. For which purpose is laboratory testing primarily conducted in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease?

• a. Screen for and detect early stages of dementia
• b. Rule out other reversible forms of cognitive impairment
• c. Differentiate between stages of the disease
• d. Distinguish Alzheimer’s disease from other forms of dementia

2. Which statement is accurate regarding pharmacologic treatment for patients with Alzheimer’s disease?

• a. Medications can improve a patient’s cognitive and functional status.
• b. There is one medication that can cure Alzheimer’s if prescribed early in the disease’s progression.
• c. Medications often increase a patient’s behavioral and psychological symptoms.
• d. There are no medications that help lessen symptoms such as memory loss and confusion.

3. Which ability is the first to decline in persons with Alzheimer’s disease?

• a. Maintaining nutritional well-being
• b. Bathing and personal hygiene
• c. Recognizing signals to void or defecate
• d. Performing instrumental activities of daily living

4. Which “three Rs” should be used to calm an agitated patient with Alzheimer’s disease?

• a. Respond, restore order, and restart the activity
• b. Remind, reprimand, and restrain
• c. Repeat, reassure, and redirect
• d. Rewind, relax, and resume

5. Which response should be made when a person with Alzheimer’s disease has asked the same question several times even after it has been answered?

• a. Ask the person to try to remember what was said before.
• b. Ignore the question and leave the room.
• c. Respond to the question and then try to distract the person.
• d. Tell the person the question has already been answered and walk away.