An OT is ordering a wheelchair for an individual with primary progressive Multiple Sclerosis who complains of chronic overall weakness. The MOST important consideration the practitioner can make is the adaptability of the wheelchair in anticipation of:

Your patient with Parkinson’s Disease is referred for therapy. It is important to review the medication schedule when determining therapy times because:

Fatigue in MS often worsens in the _____; this could be due to ______.

An individual is of Eastern European descent and was born in North Dakota. He then moved to South Carolina to go to college and remained there. Does he have a higher or lower chance of being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis?

BASED UPON MARVIN’S CASE: What is one intervention to support occupation that could be utilized as an activity to work on maintaining standing balance while gardening in his small flower beds?

Seizure disorders have the potential to functionally impact a person’s ability to perform occupations of

Your patient complains that sometimes her feet seem to “stick to the floor”. It often occurs while walking through a narrow hallway. This is an example of:

An OT who works in an outpatient facility frequently recommends that individuals with Parkinson’s disease consider taking part in a community-based therapeutic group. What is the PRIMARY reason for recommending group treatment? 

Initial signs and symptoms of this disease often include weakness of the arm, difficulty with speech, and vision changes.

EXAM 3 CONTENT IS NOW COMPLETE; THIS SECTION BEGINS THE COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM.