MEDICINE MCQ
NEUROLOGY
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long term memory loss
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short term memory loss
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incontinence
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shortness of breath
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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: -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-3: -Early-stage Alzheimer’s (mild) In the early stage of Alzheimer’s, a person may function independently. He or she may still drive, work and be part of social activities. Despite this, the person may feel as if he or she is having memory lapses, such as forgetting familiar words or the location of everyday objects.
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