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Livia is two weeks status post right total knee arthroplasty. During a supine active straight leg raise, the patient is unable to extend the knee fully. Upon examination, the patient can achieve full knee extension passively. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the patient's deficit?  
A. Tightness of the posterior capsule of the knee  
B. Femoral nerve impairment  
C. Popliteus muscle spasm 
D. Restricted inferior patellofemoral mobility
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Total Knee Arthroplasty & Biomechanics

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Health & Fitness

Margot, a 53-year-old woman, presents to physical therapy with bilateral, symmetrical enlargement of her legs extending from her hips to her ankles, sparing the feet. She reports the condition is painful and has worsened over several years. Skin texture is normal, and there is no pitting edema. Which condition is MOST consistent with these findings?
A) Chronic venous insufficiency
B) Obesity-related lymphedema
C) Primary lymphedema
D) Lipedema
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Lower Extremity Lymphedema

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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