Behavioural science Q - nep007

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Q: A 73-year old woman has difficulty concentrating and demonstrates some mild immediate memory problems. She has poor appetite, and a weight los of 24 lb in 6 weeks. She resists participation in recreational activities, and she wakes up at 4:00AM everyday and is unable to get back to sleep. Her condition is worsening on a daily basis. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Alcohol-related dementia
B. Dementia of Alzheimers type
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
E. Pseudodementia

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b dementia of alzheimers; i think so

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DAT, Thats wrong answer

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all the clues in the question stem point towards dementia of alzheimers type except for poor appetite and wt.loss.? is the right answer?

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anyone knows what the rit ans is?

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E.Pseudodementia,,,as in elderly major depression.

[ArchivalUser]

Yes Pseudodementia!