Andrea is a 45-year-old patient presents to physical therapy with complaints of fluctuating muscle weakness, notably worsening toward the evening. The patient reports difficulty maintaining upward gaze and a history of transient diplopia. No sensory deficits were reported. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely?

A) Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
B) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
C) Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
D) Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
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Neurological Differential Diagnosis

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Health & Fitness

Jerry, a patient with type 2 diabetes, has been prescribed metformin to manage his blood glucose levels. The physical therapist understands that metformin’s primary function is to:
A) Stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin.
B) Decrease the liver's production of glucose.
C) Increase the sensitivity of insulin receptors on cells.
D) Slow the absorption of sugar from the intestines.
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Drug Interactions

Julian, a 59-year-old patient with a longstanding history of type 2 diabetes, presents with a chronic, non-healing wound on his foot. The wound is located on the lateral aspect of the foot, characterized by a sharply demarcated, circular margin, and a pale, dry base with minimal exudate. His medical history includes poorly controlled hypertension and intermittent claudication. What is the most likely classification of this ulcer?
A) Venous ulcer
B) Mixed arterial-venous ulcer
C) Pure arterial ulcer
D) Neuropathic ulcer
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Ulcer Examination

Richard is a 75-year-old male patient being treated by physical therapy. In educating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about managing exacerbations at home, what advice should the physical therapist emphasize as MOST important?

A. Use of an incentive spirometer every 2 hours while awake. 
B. Maintenance of a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. 
C. Participation in daily, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. 
D. Keeping the home environment well-ventilated and free of irritants.
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Respiratory Interventions

Vivek is being seen by physical therapy after recovering well from a stroke. The patient is refining gait during the autonomous stage of motor learning. Which activity is BEST to challenge their gait adaptability?
A. Walking backwards on a treadmill 
B. Navigating a cluttered hallway 
C. Stepping over obstacles at 6 inch heights 
D. Reciprocal pedaling on a stationary bike
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Stroke & Motor Learning

Henry presents with right-sided congestive heart failure and reports slight limitations in physical activity. The patient is comfortable at rest; however, ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea. Based on this description, which of the following activities is the patient MOST likely able to do without exacerbating their symptoms?

A) Climbing two flights of stairs without stopping
B) Walking 3mph on a treadmill
C) Laying flat in Trendelenburg position
D) Running a short distance
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Neurological Differential Diagnosis

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