A Recently Widowed Patient Complains of Memory Loss, Trouble Concentrating

question 8

Multiple Choice

A recently widowed patient complains of memory loss, trouble concentrating, and an inability to perform daily activities. Neuropsychological evaluation shows an above average ability to learn long lists of words, with a moderately impaired recall of these words and a normal recognition memory. MMPI-2 results suggest depression. The most appropriate diagnosis for this patient would be ___.

• A) dementia
• B) Alzheimer's disease
• C) stroke
• D) pseudodementia

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