Lecture 12 'Neurocognitive Disorders' Flashcards
1
Q
Dementia and delirium are what kind of disorders?
A
Neurocognitive
2
Q
According to the DSM 5, what is the difference between major and minor Neurocognitive disorder?
A
Major - substantial cognitive decline, interferes with independence
Minor - modest cognitive decline, does not interfere with independence
3
Q
What are differences between delirium and dementia?
A
Delirium:
- sudden onset
- brief duration
- fluctuating course
- visual/tactile/vivid hallucinations
- lucid insight
- disturbed sleep
Dementia:
- slow onset
- long/lifetime duration
- stable/downward course
- rare hallucinations
- poor insight
- less disturbed sleep
4
Q
Which is the most common form of dementia?
A
Alzheimer’s
5
Q
True or false. It is possible to make a definite alzeihmer’s diagnosis
A
False - definite diagnosis requires autopsy
6
Q
What is the key feature that distinguishes Alzheimer’s disease from other types of dementia?
A
Speed of onset (gradual)
