If the pressure waveform of a ventilator remains the same when a patient’s lung mechanics change, then what is the ventilator?  

Which of the following medications may work, in part, by improving the oral absorption of other pain medicines?

One of your roommates (19 year-old male) starts telling you that he is feeling really lethargic and sleepy. He has a headache and as you watch him over the next hour or so, you see that he is getting progressively confused. Up until now, he was perfectly healthy. Since headache was his first symptom, you suspect:

A friend asks you for advice knowing you had taken this class. He is at the mini-mart looking for a pain medicine to help with his headache. He overheard you studying and recalls you saying something about a drug that has been shown to form something called a reactive metabolite that might result in liver failure, especially if taken at high doses, and with alcohol. You tell him that the name of the medication is:

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which of the following is NOT a drug?

During today’s PT session, you notice your adult patient is able to sit at the side of the bed using both UE’s to support himself. He demonstrates a rounded back and neck flexion. You know the next task is to address his limited postural control. Which of the following PNF techniques would be the best starting point to facilitate back extension thus improving postural control in sitting?During today’s PT session, you notice your patient is able to sit at the EOB using both upper extremities for support. The patient presents with a rounded back and neck flexion due to poor head and trunk control. Which of the following PNF techniques would be the best starting point to facilitate an upright posture with head control, thus improving postural control in sitting?

While working with the patient, they were able to demonstrate sit-to-stands with proper sequencing of each step and stay engaged with sit-to-stands for 15 minutes. Prior to initiating the treatment session, the PTA realized the patient was able to recall their full name, the city in which they were currently living, and their favorite color. What type of orientation and attention was the patient demonstrating?

What should patient education consist of when integrating aerobic conditioning into a patient’s treatment session. (3 minimum)

Which of the following interventions facilitates ankle strategies?

The patient was seen for skilled PT today with no complaints of pain. However, the patient requires increased verbal/tactile cues due to apraxia. During therapeutic activity interventions, the patient presented with increased spasticity and difficulty initiating movement in the hooklying position. What technique should be utilized prior to improving hook-lying lower trunk rotation? Following reduced spasticity, what technique should the therapist proceed with to improve initiation of lower trunk rotation, increase intra- and intermuscular coordination, and promote independent movement?