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Rehabilitation Strategies For Persons with Dementia And Neuropsychiatric Conditions: What's The Evidence?

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1.  Which condition is not associated with the triad of symptoms in normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)? Gait deviations Cognitive impairment Loss of bladder control Spasticity

2.  Which of the following is characterized by a step-down deterioration? Alzheimer’s Disease Vascular Dementia Delirium Lewy Body Dementia

3.  The patient with a bipolar condition who is taking Lamictal (Lamotrigine) should be monitored for what potentially serious side effect? Rash Spasticity Decreased sodium Hand incoordination

4.  Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia? Delusions Hallucinations Inability to gain pleasure from activities Hearing voices

5.  Which of the following would NOT be an intervention strategy when working with a patient with functional motor disorder? Emphasis on the positive Normalize movement Maintain assistive devices on as long as possible Non-threatening environment