A nurse is caring for older adult patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). What are these patients more likely to develop?
Alzheimer dementia
Dementia, non-Alzheimer type
Psychotic disorders
Parkinson disease
The Correct Answer is A
A. Alzheimer dementia
MCI is a known risk factor and often a prodromal stage for Alzheimer's disease; many people with MCI progress to Alzheimer's.
B. Dementia, non-Alzheimer type
While possible, the most common progression is to Alzheimer’s, not other forms of dementia.
C. Psychotic disorders
MCI is primarily cognitive and does not typically progress to psychotic disorders.
D. Parkinson disease
MCI is not a precursor to Parkinson's disease, which is a neurodegenerative motor disorder.
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Correct Answer is ["C","D"]
Explanation
A. Long-term memory
Generally stable, but not increased with age; may decline with pathology.
B. Functional ability of brain cells
Decreases with age due to neuron loss and slower neurotransmission.
C. Loss of neurons (brain cells)
There is a natural increase in the loss of brain cells with age.
D. Calcification of coronary arteries
This increases with age and contributes to cardiovascular disease risk.
E. Vital capacity
Decreases with age due to reduced lung compliance and muscle strength.
F. Conduction speed associated with synaptic transmission
Slows with age due to degenerative neural changes; it does not increase.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Arteries dilate, lengthen, and become more rigid
Arteries do not typically dilate; they narrow and stiffen with age.
B. Chronic hypoxic state of the brain
May affect mental function, not a direct cause of high BP.
C. Arteries constrict, lengthen and become more rigid
Arterial stiffness and loss of elasticity increase systemic vascular resistance, contributing to hypertension.
D. Decreased heart rate and stroke volume
May occur, but these typically cause lower, not higher, blood pressure.
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