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Which of the following is the most common form of dementia in older adults? 

A 65-year-old male presents to physical therapy reporting genitourinary issues. He describes having frequent urges to urinate, a feeling that his bladder is never fully empty, and forceful urination with occasional dribbling before he can remove his incontinence brief. He is currently taking an alpha blocker medication- Tamsulosin for this issue. The patient denies any pain with urination or recent urinary tract infections but mentions that these symptoms have been gradually worsening over the past several months.  Which type of urinary incontinence is this patient most likely experiencing? 

What anchors thin filaments?

A 78-year-old female presents to physical therapy with a history of unintentional weight loss, decreased muscle mass, and weakness over the last 6 months. She is categorized as frail according to her primary care physician and demonstrates difficulty completing basic activities of daily living (ADLs). The patient reports she is sedentary and has multiple chronic conditions, including hypertension, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis. Her medications include a diuretic, calcium supplements, and a beta-blocker. She also mentions that she experiences occasional dizziness when standing. The therapist wants to address her frailty and improve her overall functional status.  What is the most appropriate exercise prescription for this patient? 

Which statement represents a common protocol for using Blood Flow Restriction for therapeutic intervention?

The inside of the cell is negative relative to the outside of the cell.

A physical therapist is treating a patient in an acute care setting with a hematologic disorder. Which of the following test results would be most appropriate to monitor on a daily basis in order to ensure patient safety during physical therapy? 

When using the Blood Flow Restriction for lower extremity exercises, clinicians would use a limb occlusion pressure of 80% for strength and hypertrophy gains.

Which of the following age-related endocrine changes contributes most to dehydration in older adults? 

In what scenarios would you use VLookup vs HLookup? When might you use Index or Match? (You may use your personal notes or Excel, but do not search for answers online or using outside sources)