Question 1

The medications that are generally used to treat ADHD often result in unpleasant side effects that include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  drowsiness.
B)  irritability.
C)  nausea.
D)  insomnia.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Mr. Smith (age 72)  is brought to the hospital emergency room. Mr. Smith's son explains that his father woke up this morning and was "not himself." Mr. Smith appears confused, agitated, and a bit frightened. He does not know his own name and cannot recognize his son. Mr. Smith's son reports that his father had been completely fine with no symptoms prior to that morning. Mr. Smith appears to be suffering from

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A)  dementia.
B)  Alzheimer's.
C)  delirium.
D)  amnestic disorder.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Generally speaking, the treatment for a child with autism should involve

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A)  behavioral therapy, school-based education, and a focus on developing as much independence as possible.
B)  behavioral therapy, home schooling, and a focus on developing as much independence as possible.
C)  cognitive therapy, school-based education, and a focus on developing as much independence as possible.
D)  a focus on provisions for long-term custodial care and behavioral therapy .E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Alvin is a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with a mathematics disorder. His treatment plan will most likely involve

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A)  teaching him different strategies to compensate for areas where he has difficulty.
B)  stimulant medication.
C)  developing an educational plan that exempts him from mathematics requirements.
D)  placing him in a school for learning-disordered children.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Research has indicated that _______________ (the substance in the amyloid plaques found in the brains of persons with Alzheimer's disease)  increases the accuracy of a diagnosis.

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A)  phagocyte
B)  neurofibulary fluid
C)  beta amyloid
D)  none of these are correctE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Alicia is pregnant and continues to ____________ throughout her pregnancy. She is ______ likely to have a child diagnosed with ADHD.

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A)  smoke cigarettes; less
B)  consume high amounts of sugar; more
C)  smoke cigarettes; more
D)  consume low amounts of sugar; lessE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Delirium, major neurocognitive disorder, and amnestic disorder typically develop

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A)  from complications of birth.
B)  as part of the normal aging process.
C)  in late adulthood.
D)  as temporary conditions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

A specific learning disorder is defined as

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A)  performance in reading, writing, or math substantially below the level predicted by the individual's age, IQ, and education.
B)  an IQ score below 70.
C)  a substandard IQ score in comparison to the individual's family and educational background.
D)  the existence of a neurological deficit that interferes with the individual's ability to assimilate new information.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Major neurocognitive disorder caused by HIV appears to be due to

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A)  the HIV infection itself.
B)  the side effects of medications used to treat HIV.
C)  opportunistic infections that occur in HIV patients.
D)  chemical imbalances in the brain.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Intellectual disability is defined as

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A)  significantly below-average intellectual ability.
B)  significantly below-average intellectual ability and adaptive functioning.
C)  significant deficits in self-care abilities and social interaction.
D)  a low IQ score.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The major neurocognitive disorder experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the

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A)  cortex.
B)  hindbrain.
C)  subcortex.
D)  brain stem.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Why are the symptoms of vascular neurocognitive disorder so different in each patient?

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A)  It is not known why patients with vascular neurocognitive disorder have different symptoms.
B)  The symptoms relate to the area of the brain damaged.
C)  The symptoms depend upon the person's other medical conditions.
D)  Patients tend to be elderly and easily confused.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with ADHD?

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A)  Bo, a 10-year-old boy
B)  Leah, an eight-year-old girl
C)  Jamal, a 26-year-old man
D)  Roana, a 50-year-old womanE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia for different demographic groups?

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A)  Males and all non-Caucasian racial groups appear to have lower rates of the disorder.
B)  No differences are found in the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia by gender, but some racial differences have been noted.
C)  Roughly, the same rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia is found among ethnic groups, but women appear to have a slightly higher rate of the disorder than men.
D)  No differences in the rate of the disorder by race or gender have been noted.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

With the best treatment available today, major neurocognitive disorder is generally

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A)  reversible.
B)  controllable but not curable.
C)  curable.
D)  not very responsive to treatment.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The medications-such as Ritalin and Concerta-generally used to treat ADHD are classified as

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A)  minor sedatives.
B)  depressants.
C)  stimulants.
D)  antidepressants.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The major reason that developmental disorders are considered to be so serious in terms of their capacity to disrupt later functioning is

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A)  the fact that medications used in children can have long-term effects.
B)  the impact that they have on family functioning.
C)  that the purely biological nature of developmental disorders leads to subsequent developmental failures.
D)  that failure to develop at one level is thought to inhibit later stages of development.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Describe the typical causes of delirium and how it is treated.

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Robin is a three-year-old girl who appears disinterested in people. She generally interacts with her mom only when she needs something. In some ways, Robin seems to be interested in her mother only as a tool to help her get what she wants. Robin would probably be diagnosed with

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A)  autistic disorder.
B)  Rett's disorder.
C)  Asperger's disorder.
D)  a learning disorder.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Nonmedication treatments for ADHD usually involve

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A)  interpersonal and family therapy.
B)  behavioral programs and parent-delivered behavioral interventions.
C)  brief, inpatient treatment at a specialty hospital.
D)  cognitive-behavioral therapy and diet control.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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