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ASWB Social Work Clinical

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Maxine is an 81-year-old female who was recently diagnosed with dementia. She has been demonstrating difficulty in the areas of language and memory. Maxine’s physician states that the cause is low vitamin B12 levels and poor nutrition. Since the disorder was found early, the effects can possibly be reversed. Which of the following causes of dementia cannot be treated effectively or cured?

  1. Brain tumors
  2. Medications
  3. Alzheimer’s
  4. Blood sugar
Explanation

Answer: C - Alzheimer’s disease affects the nervous system and is becoming more frequent in older adults. It is a progressive disorder in which symptoms worsen over time. Eventually, individuals lose the ability to respond to their environment and carry on a conversation. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

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