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What is the patient's belief about the cause of their difficulty walking?
What is the patient's belief about the cause of their difficulty walking?
- ALS diagnosis
- Fasciculations in both lower extremities
- Back pain (correct)
- Hypersensitivity in Cortical Spinal Tracts
Which medication is the patient currently taking?
Which medication is the patient currently taking?
- Riluzole and Edaravone (correct)
- Riluzole and Fasciculations
- Cortical Spinal Tracts and Medications
- Edaravone and Cortical Spinal Tracts
What does the patient do to ease weight off the paretic leg while walking?
What does the patient do to ease weight off the paretic leg while walking?
- Sit down frequently
- Lean to the non-paretic side (correct)
- Increase speed
- Lean to the paretic side
Which outcome measure is used in the rehab management of the patient?
Which outcome measure is used in the rehab management of the patient?
What is one potential issue due to increased UMN involvement in the patient?
What is one potential issue due to increased UMN involvement in the patient?
What is a short-term goal in the patient's rehabilitation management plan?
What is a short-term goal in the patient's rehabilitation management plan?
What is the recommended progression for strength training in individuals with GBS?
What is the recommended progression for strength training in individuals with GBS?
Which professional's role is NOT mentioned in the interprofessional team for GBS in tertiary rehabilitation?
Which professional's role is NOT mentioned in the interprofessional team for GBS in tertiary rehabilitation?
What is the purpose of the aerobic training recommended for individuals with GBS?
What is the purpose of the aerobic training recommended for individuals with GBS?
Why might the social work professional need to be involved in the care of a patient with GBS?
Why might the social work professional need to be involved in the care of a patient with GBS?
What should be included in the plan of care for an individual with ALS according to the text?
What should be included in the plan of care for an individual with ALS according to the text?
When should the outpatient physical therapy education be provided to the individual with ALS?
When should the outpatient physical therapy education be provided to the individual with ALS?
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