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1.14 Dementia
By Dr. ?
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Psychology
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01/14/2012

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What type of dementia diagnosis is often confirmed with a brain biopsy?
Definition
CJD
Term
What is unique about the presentation of Lewy Body dementia presentation?
Definition
early onset with visual distubances
Term
What type of dementia is associated with boxers?
Definition
dementia pugilistica
Term
What is pseudodimentia?
Definition
symptoms of dimentia that are actually due to depresion
Term
What MMSE score corresponds to 1 to 3 years of AD?
Definition
18 to 23
Term
What MMSE score corresponds to 2 to 8 years of AD?
Definition
12 to 17
Term
What MMSE score corresponds to 7 to 12 years of AD?
Definition
<12
Term
What kind of drugs can be used to treat dementia?
Definition
cholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA receptor antagonists (memantine)
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