_______________________________ Alzheimer Disease and Dementias: Early Detection and Care Planning
F inal E xam
ALZHEIMER DISEASE AND DEMENTIAS: EARLY DETECTION AND CARE PLANNING
Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the Final Examination Answer Sheet found on page 91, or complete your test online at BOOK.CME.EDU. A passing grade of at least 70% must be achieved in order to receive credit for this course.
1. What is the most common type of dementia? A) Vascular dementia B) Lewy body dementia C) Frontotemporal dementia D) Alzheimer disease
6. Which medication is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat Alzheimer disease? A) Donepezil B) Memantine
C) Ibuprofen D) Metformin
2. What is the projected number of Americans living with Alzheimer disease by 2050?
7. What is the primary function of cholinesterase inhibitors in the treatment of Alzheimer disease? A) To regulate blood sugar levels B) To reduce inflammation in the brain C) To increase levels of acetylcholine in the brain D) To decrease blood pressure 8. Which emerging treatment for Alzheimer disease targets amyloid-beta plaques? A) Donepezil
A) 13 million B) 6 million C) 20 million D) 25 million
3. What is the primary benefit of early detection of Alzheimer disease? A) Immediate cure B) Improved quality of life
C) Reduced need for caregiving D) Elimination of symptoms
B) Aducanumab C) Rivastigmine D) Galantamine
4. Which cognitive assessment tool is commonly used for a quick screening in a primary care setting?
9. Which of the following is a nonpharmacological intervention for managing dementia? A) Memantine
A) Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) B) Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
C) Clock drawing test (CDT) D) Neuropsychological testing
B) Ibuprofen C) Donepezil D) Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST)
5. What is the purpose of CPT Code 99483? A) To bill for physical therapy sessions B) To bill for emergency room visits C) To bill for comprehensive cognitive assessment and care planning D) To bill for routine blood tests
10. What is the significance of involving caregivers in the care planning process for dementia patients? A) To reduce the need for medical interventions B) To ensure the care plan is tailored to the needs and preferences of both the patient and caregiver C) To eliminate the need for professional healthcare providers D) To minimize the cost of care
Course Code: MDRI03AD
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MDRI2026
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