Alzheimer's Disease Stages & Symptoms Flashcards
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Which of the following memory types is LAST to be affected in Alzheimer's disease progression?
Answer: Procedural memory (motor skills)
Procedural memory, which involves learned motor skills like riding a bike, tends to be preserved the longest in Alzheimer's disease.
A caregiver observes that their client with early Alzheimer's has difficulty managing finances, missing bill payments despite previously managing money well. This reflects impairment in which cognitive domain?
Answer: Executive function
Executive function, which includes planning, organizing, and managing complex tasks like finances, is often impaired early in Alzheimer's disease.
In the moderate stage of Alzheimer's, personality changes are common. Which of the following is a typical example?
Answer: Suspicion and accusations of theft or infidelity
Paranoia and unfounded suspicions, such as accusing caregivers of theft, are common personality changes in moderate-stage Alzheimer's disease.
What is the approximate duration of the moderate stage of Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: 2 to 10 years
The moderate stage of Alzheimer's is the longest stage and typically lasts 2 to 10 years, depending on the individual.
Which of the following BEST describes the symptom of 'apraxia' in Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: Inability to carry out purposeful motor movements despite physical ability
Apraxia is the loss of ability to perform skilled, purposeful movements—such as using utensils—even though there is no paralysis.
A person in the late stage of Alzheimer's is mostly unresponsive but seems to react to touch and music. What does this indicate for caregiving?
Answer: Non-verbal connection and sensory comfort remain meaningful
Even in the late stage, sensory experiences like gentle touch and familiar music can provide comfort and emotional connection.
Which of the following BEST characterizes the pre-clinical stage of Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: Brain changes occurring without any outward symptoms
In the pre-clinical stage, Alzheimer's-related brain changes such as amyloid plaques are developing, but the person shows no cognitive symptoms.