A Preliminary,concise Test to Screen Patients for Dementia in Primary

question 16

Multiple Choice

A preliminary,concise test to screen patients for dementia in primary care is the:

• A) Mini-mental status exam (MMSE)
• B) Mini-Cog Clock Drawing test
• C) Geriatric Depression Scale
• D) Physical Self-Maintenance Scale

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Definitions:

GnRH

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, a hormone responsible for the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland.

FSH

Follicle Stimulating Hormone, a gonadotropin involved in the regulation of reproductive processes.

LH

LH, or Luteinizing Hormone, is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, playing a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation in females, and testosterone production in males.

Uterine Tube

A pair of tubes leading from the ovaries of female mammals into the uterus, through which the egg travels during ovulation.