One Major Difference That Is Useful in the Diagnosis of Dementia

question 81

Multiple Choice

One major difference that is useful in the diagnosis of dementia or delirium is that

• A) dementia symptoms develop slowly over time, and delirium symptoms develop quickly.
• B) dementia symptoms are usually associated with underlying medical conditions, and delirium is usually the result of other factors.
• C) the initial symptoms of dementia are generally more severe than the symptoms of delirium.
• D) the symptoms of dementia involve memory, but the symptoms of delirium are more likely to involve expressive language.

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Definitions:

Annual Coupon

The yearly interest payment made by a bond to its holder.

Par Value

A legal amount per share established by a company's charter, not necessarily related to market value, often used for accounting purposes.

Zero-Coupon Bond

A debt security that does not pay interest (coupon) but is traded at a deep discount, rendering profit at maturity when the bond is redeemed for its face value.

Yield to Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if held until it matures, considering all payments of interest and principal and the time value of money.