In an Attempt to Identify Dementia in Its Early Stages

question 52

Multiple Choice

In an attempt to identify dementia in its early stages, the Clock Test has been used successfully to differentiate between those with and without dementia in people over the age of 65 years. Its Canadian developers believe that clock drawing and setting require which of the following skills, which are often deficient in the early phase of dementia?

• A) Abstract reasoning skills
• B) Fine motor skills
• C) Visuospatial skills
• D) Problem solving skills

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Definitions:

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids that regulate electrolyte and water balance by acting on the kidneys, primarily aldosterone.

PTH

Parathyroid hormone, a regulatory substance produced by the parathyroid glands that is critical in maintaining calcium balance in the blood.

Insulin

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose by cells.

ADH

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) is a peptide hormone that regulates the amount of water absorbed by the kidneys to maintain bodily fluid balance.