Your physical therapist hits the patellar tendon which initiates the stretch reflex. As a result, an efferent signal is sent back to the intrafusal fibers of the quadricep causing contraction of the muscle. The afferent signal is detected by:

You are running a short race (about 400m) that will take you about 1 minute. Throughout the course of your run, from time 0.01s to 1-minute, which energy sources and systems will you utilize? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are factors that impact force production? Select all that apply.

What typically happens when differentiation goes wrong in an organization?

BP is a 34-year-old with asthma and a history of anaphylaxis to peanut exposure. They currently take budesonide 160 mcg/formoterol 4.5 mcg 2 inhalations twice daily and as needed, up to 12 inhalations per day and tiotropium soft-mist inhaler 1.25 mcg 2 inhalations once daily. They also carry an epinephrine autoinjector. BP has an asthma control test score of 13 (reports having shortness of breath and needing to use a rescue inhaler 2-3 times per week as well as waking from sleep with symptoms 2-3 times per week). Which of the following agents would be most appropriate to recommend for BP?

A new CEO takes over a struggling manufacturing company and immediately implements a strict chain of command, clearly defined job roles, and standardized procedures to improve efficiency. Within six months, productivity increases, but employees begin to report feeling disengaged and unmotivated. Some departments also struggle to adapt to unexpected market changes because decision-making follows rigid approval processes. What does this scenario best illustrate about the strengths and weaknesses of the structural frame?

Which of the follow biologic agents is most appropriate for patients with severe asthma and blood eosinophils less than 150 count/μL?

This concludes this portion of Exam 2B. At this time, hold up the scratch paper and show the camera the front and back side of the scratch paper. Even if you did not use the paper, still display the paper. Failure to display both sides of the scratch paper will result in zero credit for this portion of the exam. 

Differentiation in an organization allows specialized units to develop expertise tailored to specific tasks or functions.

AA is a 27-year-old with asthma who is 6 months pregnant. She presents to the emergency room with shortness of breath and states her albuterol inhaler has not been adequate. She is treated in the emergency room and the physician sends her home with a prednisone burst. You are the pharmacy intern tasked with discussing the prednisone with her when she comes to pick up her medication. AA tells you she concerned about taking additional medications while pregnant. What do you say to her: