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Which of the following are signs or symptoms of autonomic neuropathy?

A patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis reports increasing difficulty with transfers at home and has hip extension and knee extension strength of 3+/5 on manual muscle testing bilaterally. Based on this information, which intervention is MOST appropriate for physical therapy to emphasize at this time?

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?