Exam 5 Flashcards
Question ID #10036: Several studies investigating the progression of HIV infection have evaluated the impact of demographic factors. Regarding age, these studies have most consistently found that among adults:
Question 1 Select one:
A.
age is unrelated to HIV disease progression.
B.
younger age is associated with a more rapid HIV disease progression.
C.
middle age is associated with a more rapid HIV disease progression.
D.
older age is associated with a more rapid HIV disease progression
The correct answer is D.
HIV prognosis is associated with several psychosocial risk factors, including age. Researchers have found that a lower IQ score, older age, and the presence of somatic symptoms of depression are associated with a more rapid HIV progression.
Answers A, B, and C: These are incorrect responses as the research indicates that older age is associated with a more rapid HIV disease progression.
Question ID #10154: Of the following aspects of memory, which is least likely to be adversely affected by mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease?
Question 2 Select one:
A.
Working memory
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B.
Procedural memory
C.
Episodic memory
D.
Semantic memory
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The correct answer is B.
Certain aspects of memory are more likely than others to be adversely affected during the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. Procedural memory is not substantially affected by mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease, although it may show impairments in the later stages.
Answer A: Impairments in working memory are evident in the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Answer C: Deficits in episodic memory are the most obvious memory deficits in the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Answer D: Deficits in certain aspects of semantic memory are usually evident in the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and become more severe and widespread as the disease progresses.
