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A patient with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) presents to the emergency room with a two-day history of progressive weakness and paresthesia associated with an MS-exacerbation/relapse. Which of the following medical treatments is MOST likely to be initiated?

A physical therapist is working with a person that has secondary progressive multiple sclerosis on improving strength. Which of the following exercise recommendations is MOST indicated for this population?

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 are signs or symptoms of autonomic neuropathy?

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?