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Free Trial CoursesOutline:INTRODUCTION 1. Course Information 2. Interface Tour 3. Course Overview OVERVIEW 4. Objectives 5. Overview 6. DSM-IV Criteria 7. Case Study 8. The Role of Family and Friends 9. Progress Check PHYSICAL/MENTAL EXAM 10. Objectives 11. General Exam 12. Mini-Mental State Examination 13. 3MS and Abbreviated MMSE 14. Clock-Drawing Test 15. Neuropsychological Testing 16. Differential Diagnosis 17. Progress Check LABORATORY TESTING 18. Objectives 19. Routine Lab Tests 20. Genetic Testing 21. Progress Check IMAGING 22. Objectives 23. CT Scans 24. MRI Scans 25. Functional Imaging 26. Progress Check DEMENTIA SCALES 27. Objectives 28. The Ideal Scale 29. Cognitive Assessment Scales 30. Global and Behavioral Assessment Scales 31. Progress Check CONCLUSION 32. Summary | Objectives:List the basic steps in evaluating a patient with cognitive problems. Describe the role of social support in the diagnosis of dementia. Describe a general physical examination. Discuss the various mental and cognitive exams used for diagnosing dementia. List the tests used to assess treatable causes of cognitive impairment. Name the mutated genes that are likely involved in certain types of dementia. Discuss the imaging methods used to help diagnose dementia. Explain the significance of brain biopsy. Describe what a dementia scale should accomplish. Name the three most common scales used for assessing cognitive function. Discuss the significance of behavioral assessment. | |
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