CLINICAL MEDICINE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One of the first presenting symptoms of Alzheimers is?
A
long term memory loss
B
short term memory loss
C
incontinence
D
shortness of breath
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Memory loss is the key symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. Early signs include difficulty remembering recent events or conversations. But memory gets worse and other symptoms develop as the disease progresses. At first, someone with the disease may be aware of having trouble remembering things and thinking clearly.

Detailed explanation-2: -In its early stages, Alzheimer’s disease typically affects short-term memory. However, as the disease progresses, people gradually experience more long-term memory loss, or amnesia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Semantic memory is at first impaired in the language of AD patients, affecting verbal fluency and naming. Semantic loss in AD may occur several years prior to diagnosis.

Detailed explanation-4: -asking the same questions repeatedly. forgetting where you just put something. forgetting recent events. forgetting something you saw or read recently. 30-Nov-2018

Detailed explanation-5: -Memory loss that disrupts daily life. Challenges in planning or solving problems. Difficulty completing familiar tasks. Confusion with time or place. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. New problems with words in speaking or writing. More items

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