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Which of the following variants of Guillain-Barre Syndrome is the most common presentation noted in the United States?

The etiology / pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis is BEST described by which description below?

A patient with multiple sclerosis reports that they feel a painful electric-shock sensation when they look down / flex their neck. What is the name for this symptom?

A person presents to physical therapy with a diagnosis of idiopathic peripheral neuropathy. Which of the following physical therapy examination techniques is LEAST indicated?

Which of the following do BOTH Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) have in common?

A patient with Guillain-Barre Syndrome is in the subacute phase of the condition (muscles >/= 3/5, but fatigues easily). Which of the following recommendations is MOST consistent with exercise principles for this phase of recovery?

A 40-year-old male patient presents to their physician with the following history and exam findings:   Subjective reports: 1 week history of progressive numbness and tingling that began in their feet and now extends to mid-thigh bilaterally Noted weakness in hands and bilateral legs 4 days ago as they began dropping items and tripping frequently Currently notes that they feel short of breath with minimal activity  Had a cold 4 weeks prior Objective findings: MMT lower extremities (bilaterally): Ankle Plantarflexion and Dorsiflexion 1/5 Knee Flexion 2/5 Knee Extension and Hip Flexion 3/5 MMT upper extremities (bilaterally): Wrist flexion/extension 2/5 Elbow flexion/extension 3/5 Shoulder Flexion/Abduction 4/5 Reflexes: 1+ in achilles, patella, biceps, brachioradialis, and triceps bilaterally. Which of the following conditions is MOST consistent with this presentation?

A 54-year-old person presents with primary complaints of tachycardia, constipation, urinary incontinence, and heat intolerance. Which type of neuropathy is consistent with this person’s signs and symptoms?

Which diagnosis requires 3 out of 5 of the following criteria to be met? 1. Abdominal obesity 2. Hypertriglyceridemia 3. Reduced HDL cholesterol 4. Hypertension 5. Hyperglycemia    

During a physical therapy treatment session working on circuit training, a patient with multiple sclerosis rapidly demonstrates a deterioration in function including increased spasticity and weakness to the point that they are unable to continue to participate in the session. What is the MOST likely cause of this scenario?