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Anorexics are often hungry but refuse to eat, which is misleading because the literal meaning of anorexia is “__________.”

A
unhealthy dieting
B
excessive hunger
C
excessive weight loss
D
loss of appetite
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One main difference between dementia and delirium is that delirium only affects people over the age of 65.

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Which of the following statements is one of the main differences between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?

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Alzheimer’s disease can affect individuals as young as forty-five.
B
Dementia is common in individuals as young as forty-five.
C
Dementia is a condition that occurs most commonly in hospitals.
D
Dementia is the most common cause of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Someone who has been continuously teased about one’s appearance may develop an eating disorder.

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Seventeen-year-old Lynette has stopped hanging out with her friends, tells her mother she is eating her meals in her room while she does homework, has been losing a great amount of weight, and seems to be constantly tired and sick. Lynette is most likely suffering from __________.

A
dementia
B
anorexia
C
bulimia
D
delirium
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A person suffering from bulimia will most likely have dental problems due to the __________.

A
exposure to stomach acid from vomiting
B
vitamin deficiency from the deprivation of food
C
lack of healthy hygiene habits
D
tendency to eat foods high in sugar
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Individuals who suffer from anorexia nervosa are likely to have problems with their teeth due to constant vomiting. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Symptoms associated with dementia usually develop within a few hours or days.

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Someone who has anorexia nervosa may hide weight loss by wearing loose clothing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A reduction of the oxygen supply to the brain due to a heart attack or stroke can result in an organic disorder. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Which of the following statements is not considered a common symptom of both anorexia and bulimia?

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Individuals with an eating disorder may have a distorted image of themselves.
B
A young woman suffering from an eating disorder may have significant changes to her menstrual cycle.
C
Individuals who have an eating disorder may be extremely fearful of gaining weight.
D
Individuals suffering from an eating disorder will most likely have calluses or sores on their hands.
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Research indicates that all of the following can result from an eating disorder except __________.

A
death
B
brain tumors
C
heart disease
D
suicidal tendencies
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Delirium is a condition that initiates a progressive decline in cognitive activity due to the gradual dysfunction and loss of brain cells.

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An individual suffering from Alzheimer’s disease does not have an appropriate amount of __________ to allow the brain to send and receive signals necessary for communication.

A
medication
B
vitamins
C
neurotransmitters
D
oxygen
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Individuals suffering from an eating disorder may experience several medical problems caused by their eating habits. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A person suffering from bulimia will most likely have dental problems due to the __________.

A
exposure to stomach acid from vomiting
B
vitamin deficiency from the deprivation of food
C
lack of healthy hygiene habits
D
tendency to eat foods high in sugar

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