MrPonyo Had a Series of Strokes That Left Areas of Dead

question 37

Multiple Choice

Mr.Ponyo had a series of strokes that left areas of dead brain cells,causing step-by-step degeneration of his mental ability.Mr.Ponyo is experiencing

• A)familial Alzheimer's disease.
• B)sporadic Alzheimer's disease.
• C)Parkinson's disease.
• D)cerebrovascular dementia.

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Definitions:

Health Belief Model

A psychological model that attempts to explain and predict health behaviors by focusing on the attitudes and beliefs of individuals.

Nonadherence

The failure or refusal to comply with prescribed medical treatments or therapeutic regimens.

Patient Age

Refers to the chronological age of a patient which can influence their health status and the approach to medical treatment.

Continuum Theories

Theories that explain adherence with a single set of factors that should apply equally to all people.