Week 2 revision

Question 1

Which of these medications are for used to treat bone density?
A.	Cadmium
B.	NSAID patch 
C.	Vitamin D
D.	Panadol osteo
E.	None of the above

Answer 1

C. Vitamin D

Question 2

If someone has had two osteoporotic fracture, how many more times more likely are they to have another fracture?
A.	x 0.5
B.	x 1
C.	x 2
D.	x 9
E.	x 15

Answer 2

x 9

Question 3

6. Dementia is an umbrella term. It covers (among others) Alzheimer’s disease, Frontotemporal lobe dementia; and dementia with Lewy bodies. Which statement below best characterises dementia?
   A. Short term memory loss
   B. Reversible loss of logically thought
   C. Reversible anxiety
   D. Irreversible loss of sense (taste, smell)
   E. Irreversible global decline of brain function

Answer 3

E. Irreversible global decline of brain function

Question 4

8. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. At the histopathological level it is characterised by:
   A. Beta-amyloid tags
   B. Beta-alpha plaques
   C. Phosphorylated tau protein plaques
   D. Phosphorylated tau protein tangles
   E. Collagen extracellular matrix breakdown

Answer 4

D. Phosphorylated tau protein tangles

Question 5

How can window coverings assist in making a room made dementia friendly?
A. Shutting the blinds can reduce the glare and shadows from the overhead lights
B. Using blackout curtains can help the person to know the difference between day and night
C. Making sure you keep the window coverings open ensures the person can see outside.
D. Making sure the window has can be fully opened gives the person control of their environment.

Answer 5

B. Using blackout curtains can help the person to know the difference between day and night

Question 6

How can a wardrobe be set up to be made more dementia friendly?

Answer 6

D. Only a few cloths are hung up, reducing the chance of confusion over what to wear.