Chapter 22 Flashcards
1
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the ability to think clearly and logically.
A
cognition
2
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a serious, progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering,
reasoning, and communicating.
A
dementia
3
Q
a progressive, degenerative, and incurable disease that causes proteins to build up in and around nerve cells, which results in memory loss, cognitive impairment, and behavioral changes.
A
Alzheimer’s disease (AD)
4
Q
the repetition of words, phrases, questions, or actions.
A
perseveration
5
Q
mental or physical exhaustion due to a prolonged period of stress and frustration.
A
burnout
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