Neurocognitive Flashcards
1
Q
When do most neurocognitive deevlop?
A
Later in life
2
Q
Delirium vs Mild or Major Neurocognitive Disorder
A
- Disturbance in attention and awareness
3
Q
Used to be called what?
A
Mental Organic Disorders
4
Q
Delirium
A
Impaired consciousness and cognition during the course of several hours or days.
5
Q
Delirium occurs during the course of ?
A
Dementia
6
Q
Full recovery with or without treatment
A
Yes
7
Q
Major vs Minor Neurocognitive Disorder
A
- Gradual Deterioration of Brain Functioning that affects memory, judgement, language and other advanced cognitive process.
- Early stages of cognitive decline. Most impairments in cognitive abilities but can, with some accommodation.
8
Q
Describing a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere daily life
A
Dementia
