Dementia: Risk Factors
About the Lecture
The lecture Dementia: Risk Factors by Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C is from the course Management of Neurocognitive Conditions in the Older Adult (release in progress).
Included Quiz Questions
Which of the following correctly identifies the pathophysiological hallmark of Alzheimer's disease?
- Amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles
- Cytoplasmic alpha-synuclein inclusion bodies
- Ubiquitin protein inclusions
- Beta-amyloid clearance disruption
- Neuronal apoptosis without protein accumulation
Which combination of risk factors is most strongly associated with vascular dementia?
- Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes
- Depression, obesity, and head trauma
- Anticholinergic drug use, cardiovascular disease, and age
- Repeated head trauma, diabetes, and high cholesterol
- Intellectual inactivity, depression, and smoking
In terms of protective factors, which of the following has been shown to statistically lower the risk of developing dementia?
- Higher levels of intellectual engagement, such as advanced education
- Daily use of tricyclic antidepressants
- A diet high in saturated fats and cholesterol
- Limiting physical activity to reduce cardiovascular strain
- Avoiding social interactions to reduce stress
Which of the following medications or classes is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia due to its anticholinergic properties?
- Antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine)
- Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
- Beta-blockers
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Statins
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Author of lecture Dementia: Risk Factors
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
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