Tonya is suspected of having a brain tumor. She goes to the hospital, where a detailed image of her brain is produced using a magnetic field and radio frequency pulses. What kind of brain assessment took place?
a. MRI
b. TBI
c. CTE
d. APOE
Question 2What neuroimaging technique that is used to produce images of metabolic activity in the brain?
a. TBI
b. CTE
c. PET
d. SPECT
Question 3Which condition involves memory impairment and declining cognitive functioning resulting from degenerative brain conditions?
a. delirium
b. amnestic disorder
c. dementia
d. neurocognitive disorders not otherwise specified
Question 4Which of the following is considered a possible cause of neurocognitive disorders?
a. stress
b. anxiety
c. depression
d. traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Question 5Professor Solomon tells her class, Neurocognitive disorders are diagnosed through a process of elimination. Neurocognitive disorders may be due to a specific medical condition, a substance-induced condition, or may result from multiple etiologies. The category of neurocognitive disorders is arbitrary because other mental disorders may be associated with neurocognitive disorders and organic involvement. It is always difficult to measure, assess, and determine the causes of neurocognitive disorders. Which part of Professor Solomon's statement is accurate?
a. Neurocognitive disorders are diagnosed through a process of elimination.
b. Neurocognitive disorders may be due to a specific medical condition, a substance-induced condition, or may result from multiple etiologies.
c. The category of neurocognitive disorders is arbitrary because other mental disorders may be associated with neurocognitive disorders and organic involvement.
d. The causes of neurocognitive disorders cannot be effectively measured or assessed as of yet.
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