Dr Pushkin Is Seeing a New Patient Whom She Suspects

question 14

Multiple Choice

Dr. Pushkin is seeing a new patient whom she suspects has a neurocognitive disorder. Dr. Pushkin wants to assess quickly the patient's overall cognitive functioning, including the patient's memory, attentional skills, and orientation to time and place. What instrument will Dr. Pushkin most likely use to conduct this assessment?

• A) objective personality testing
• B) neuropsychological testing
• C) neuroimaging techniques
• D) mental status exam

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