Dementia Flashcards

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What condition is characterized by Parkinson’s features, visual hallucinations, and dementia?

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Lewy Body Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia is a type of progressive dementia associated with abnormal protein deposits in the brain.

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What syndrome is indicated by Parkinson’s features, urinary incontinence, and postural hypotension?

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Shy-Drager Syndrome

Shy-Drager Syndrome is a form of multiple system atrophy that affects the autonomic nervous system.

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An old man with gait abnormality, dementia, and urinary incontinence may have _______.

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

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Which dementia is characterized by disinhibition, loss of social interest, and personality changes?

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Frontotemporal dementia (Pick’s disease)

Frontotemporal dementia often presents with significant changes in personality and behavior.

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What condition is characterized by Parkinson’s features, visual hallucinations, and dementia?

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Lewy Body Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia is a type of progressive dementia associated with abnormal protein deposits in the brain.

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What syndrome is indicated by Parkinson’s features, urinary incontinence, and postural hypotension?

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Shy-Drager Syndrome

Shy-Drager Syndrome is a form of multiple system atrophy that affects the autonomic nervous system.

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An old man with gait abnormality, dementia, and urinary incontinence may have _______.

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

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Which dementia is characterized by disinhibition, loss of social interest, and personality changes?

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Frontotemporal dementia (Pick’s disease)

Frontotemporal dementia often presents with significant changes in personality and behavior.

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