The symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder associated with substance dependence are most similar to the symptoms observed in
a. vascular major neurocognitive disorder.
b. Alzheimer's disease
c. Huntington's disease.
d. HIV induced major neurocognitive disorder.
Question 2A new variant of ________ may be linked to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or mad cow disease..
a. Huntington's disease
b. Pick's disease
c. Alzheimer's disease
d. Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease
Question 3Compared to most disorders, Huntington's disease is very unusual because it is
a. the result of one gene.
b. influenced by many genes.
c. not caused by genetic factors
d. associated with subcortical impairment.
Question 4During the late stages of major neurocognitive disorder, the ________ probably experiences the greatest need for psychosocial treatment.
a. caregiver
b. patient
c. family
d. healthcare provider
Question 5Which is an accurate statement regarding the development of major neurocognitive disorder in patients with either Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease?
a. All patients develop major neurocognitive disorder.
b. Only female patients develop major neurocognitive disorder.
c. Only some patients develop major neurocognitive disorder.
d. Only patients with cortical damage develop major neurocognitive disorder.