This region of the hypophysis releases hormones stored in neurosecretory bodies in axon terminals.

Is this Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? It is characterized by destruction of the islet of Langerhans cells.

Is this Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? Treatment requires insulin injections or pumps.

Growth hormone deficiency is a condition where the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormone. 

A PTA prepares a patient education program for a patient with chronic venous insufficiency. Which of the following instructions would be LEAST appropriate to include in the patient education program?**   

You are treating a patient who has been recently admitted with severe back pain. The patient suddenly becomes agitated, begins shouting, and threatens to harm themselves and others. What is the most appropriate action to take in this situation?

Following the Rule of Nines for Adults, what percentage would a patient be burned if the burns covered the anterior torso and both arms and hands (anteriorly and posteriorly)?

Mr. Murphy is a 45 year old advertising executive who presents to the emergency room complaining of the passage of black tarry stools x 3 days and an associated lightheadedness. He also relates that he cannot keep up with his usual schedule because of fatigability. He further complains of recent worsening of a chronic epigastric burning which had been a problem off/on for years. He had doubled his usual dose of Tums without significant relief of the burning. He has 2-3 martinis at lunch and another cocktail before dinner. He takes NSAIDS as needed for back pain and recently started on one aspirin per day for cardiac prophylaxis. He smokes two packs of cigarettes per day and an occasional cigar. He has h/o ulcer in the distant past but had no specific evaluation or treatment. PMH is negative for abdominal surgery, bleeding tendencies or prior transfusion. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Examination reveals an alert, oriented, overweight male. He appears anxious and somewhat restless. Vital signs are as follows: BP 120/80 mmHg, HR 110/min in supine; BP 90/60 mmHg; HR thready in standing (Patient complains of dizziness upon standing). Respiratory Rate 20 breaths per minute; Temperature 98 F.  HE-ENT/SKIN: Facial pallor and cool, moist skin are noted. ABDOMEN/RECTUM: The abdomen reveals a rounded abdomen. Bowel sounds are hyperactive. There is moderate tenderness in the epigastrium.  LABORATORY TESTS:  Hemoglobin 9gm/dL, Hematocrit 27%, MCV 90. WBC 13,000/mm. PT/PTT normal. BUN 45mg/dL, Creatinine 1.0 mg/dL. Chest x-ray normal. X-ray of abdomen (KUB) is unremarkable.   Question: The most important consideration for physical therapy intervention with Mr. Murphy is:

A patient recently diagnosed with end-stage renal disease has started hemodialysis treatments at an outpatient dialysis center. What is the most common frequency and duration of these treatments?

Review the following picture. It is typical of a person with: