skyhigh
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A 73-yr old woman has difficulty concentrating and demonstrates some mild immediate-memory problems. She has a poor appetite and has lost 24 lbs in 6wks. She resists participation in recreational activities, and she wakes up at 4:00 AM everyday and is unable to get back to sleep. Her condition is worsening on a daily basis. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. alchohol-related delirium
b. dementia of the alzheimer type
c. hypothyroidism
d. normal pressure hydrocephalus
e. pseudodementia
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| rashmi_k3
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It seems like a case of Depression, so answer could be E) Pseudodementia.... many factors are in favour of this answer... Wt loss / anhedonia / insomnia..
i might be wrong correct me....
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| skyhigh
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right! thanks for explanation
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| Doc2378
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Good one Rashmi!
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| msyamp
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thats great rashmi.i did this question recently in qbank.
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| rashmi_k3
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U r all welcome........as i am done with my CK, i was familiar with this kind of situations.
Good luck to u all.
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