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National Plan Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease

1. Which of the following is often the first symptom of AD?

A. Memory impairment B. Difficulty with speaking C. Problems recognizing words D. Movement problems

2. A significant number of people with Down syndrome also develop dementia in their 50s.

A. True B. False

Strategy 1.B

3. NIH will undertake a new initiative to conduct whole genome sequencing to identify areas of genetic variation that correspond to increased risk or decreased risk of AD.

A. True B. False

Strategy 1.C

4. Advances of imaging and biomarkers in which of the following have made it possible to detect the onset of Alzheimer's disease, track its progression, and monitor the effects of treatment in people with the disease?

A. Brain B. Blood C. Spinal fluid D. All of the above

Strategy 2.C

5. Often, even though a physician or another health care provider has identified cognitive impairment, the patient and his or her family are not told of the diagnosis.

A. True B. False

Strategy 3.A

6. HHS will work with its agencies, other federal departments, and state and local networks and tribal governments to distribute training and education materials. This will include dissemination through which of the following?

A. The Aging Network B. The public health network C. Public websites D. All of the above

Strategy 3.C

7. HHS will conduct a national survey to examine attitudes toward long-term care, but will not identify barriers to long-term care planning.

A. True B. False

Strategy 5.B

8. HHS will track implementation to determine whether which of the following are completed in a timely and successful manner?

A. Each strategy B. Each action C. Each goal D. None of the above

Appendix 3

9. Which of the following is not one of the federally-funded broad categories created by the interagency group?

A. Research B. Long-term services and support C. Education D. Clinical care

10. Epidemiology falls under which category?

A. Research B. Long-term services and support C. Clinical care D. Education

11. The overarching aim of the research within the Molecular Pathogenesis and Physiology of Alzheimer's Disease is to identify and understand the molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms that cause Alzheimer's disease.

A. True B. False

12. Medicare services are dementia specific.

A. True B. False

13. The Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Program does which of the following?

A. Funds training for law enforcement officers, health care providers, and other professionals on how to recognize and respond to elder abuse. B. Supports outreach and education campaigns to increase awareness of elder abuse and how to prevent it. C. Supports the efforts of elder abuse prevention coalitions and multidisciplinary teams. D. All of the above.


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