When prescribing medications for older adults, which factor should be considered to minimize the risk of adverse drug reactions?  

A physical therapist receives a referral for a patient status post CVA. The patient is wheelchair dependent and can only perform minimal self-care activities. The therapist believes that the patient can benefit from physical therapy services. However, the patient has indicated that they are content with their current condition and is not interested in physical therapy. After making the patient aware of the potential consequences of not participating, the therapist decides to discharge the patient. The ethical principle that BEST supports the therapist’s decision is:

An older adult patient lives alone, has limited financial resources, and reports not taking prescribed medications regularly due to cost. As their physical therapist, what is the most appropriate action?    

Which of the following nutritional deficiencies should the physical therapist expect to note most commonly on a nutritional intake form in an older adult?

The physical therapist is treating a patient with Alzheimer’s disease who is status post ORIF following a hip fracture.  The patient has a difficult time communicating verbally, she prefers to gesture and is easily confused especially in new environments.  Which of the following outcome measures should the PT utilize to assess pain?

The child’s external environment is comprised of

Social-emotional intelligence …

Steps in behavior modification include …

How can I promote prosocial behavior?

A DAP environment…