Dementia Types Quiz

Which type of dementia is primarily characterized by memory loss that disrupts daily life?

• Lewy Body Dementia

• Alzheimer's Disease

• Vascular Dementia

• Frontotemporal Dementia

What is a common symptom of Vascular Dementia?

• Hallucinations

• Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder

• Sudden onset of symptoms

• Gradual memory loss

Which type of dementia is associated with the presence of Lewy bodies in the brain?

• Alzheimer's Disease

• Lewy Body Dementia

• Vascular Dementia

• Frontotemporal Dementia

Frontotemporal Dementia primarily affects which parts of the brain?

• Temporal and frontal lobes

• Parietal and occipital lobes

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

Which symptom is most characteristic of Frontotemporal Dementia?

• Severe memory loss

• Changes in personality and behavior

• Visual hallucinations

• Impaired judgment

How does Alzheimer's Disease typically affect brain function?

• By causing blood vessel damage

• By the accumulation of amyloid plaques and tau tangles

• By the degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes

• By the presence of Lewy bodies

What diagnostic tool is often used to help diagnose Alzheimer's Disease?

• Electroencephalogram (EEG)

• Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan

• X-ray

• Blood test

Which type of dementia might show symptoms of Parkinsonism such as tremors and slow movement?

• Alzheimer's Disease

• Lewy Body Dementia

• Vascular Dementia

• Frontotemporal Dementia

What is a typical early symptom of Vascular Dementia?

• Difficulty with planning and organizing

• Rapid decline in memory

• Personality changes

• Loss of language skills

Which dementia type is most likely to involve symptoms of apathy and withdrawal from social interaction?

• Alzheimer's Disease

• Lewy Body Dementia

• Vascular Dementia

• Frontotemporal Dementia