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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)

Which ions are going to stay where they are relative to the membrane? (Select all that apply)

BCH4024 F24 OC E2MU 1024 Q9: The following base is known as __________.  

BCH4024 F24 OC E2MU 1024 Q2: The best explanation for different Standard Changes in Gibbs Free Energy (