Recovery from Dementia: An Interesting Case

Dementia, usually considered a synonym for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), is a facet of Alzheimer’s, but AD is not the only type of dementia. Family members usually consider dementia to be untreatable and that their loved one will never recover from it. The following case illustrates that each individual is unique and deserves a comprehensive evaluation. It also brings up the important issue of medications and how many medications mimic dementia-like symptoms.

http://www.neurology.org/cgi/content/full/64/4/E18

After reading “Recovery from Dementia: An Interesting Case,” consider the question(s) below. Then “submit” your response.

Question 18.1

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Question 18.2

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Question 18.3

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Which of the following is not associated with symptoms that mimic dementia?

Question 18.4

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One possible answer might be that the first problem was the over-dosage of prednisone, while the second problem was the medications given to treat his behavior. The side effects of those medications may have prolonged his difficulties.

Question 18.5

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One possible answer might be that he was seen as “grandiose and disinhibited.”