A 50 year old patient is seen by a PT for management of significant L knee stiffness 3 months after a surgical procedure.  The patient ambulates independently, has no weight bearing restrictions, and his goal is to return to work laying floor tiles. What is the most appropriate functional activity to begin with to test available knee flexion ROM during the Initial Examination of this patient? 

What is the correct patient position and goniometer alignment for Hip external rotation?

On examination in the supine position, a patient’s L knee joint has normal ROM.  R knee flexion is 0-100° actively with no pain and 0-106° passively with a firm end feel.  Which muscle length test is indicated? 

If point C represents the optimal mix of public and private goods for a society, then relying only on the market mechanism is likely to result in a mix of output represented by which point?  [a1] 

An 22 year old male patient with schizophrenia is brought in for an evaluation in anticipation of involuntary commitment. Past records show that they have been hospitalized six times over the past year. The patient has been tried on haloperidol (Haldol) and several second generation antipsychotics, including risperidone, aripiprazole, quetiapine, and olanzapine. He did not respond to a trial of depot risperidone and haldol decanoate. Which of the following would be an appropriate medication to trial next? 

Quantitative rating scales are used to monitor clinical status in schizophrenia. Which of the following statements about these scales’ use is schizophrenia is true? 

The first episode of psychosis yields important information regarding the outcome of schizophrenia. Which of the following is true regarding the early period of psychotic illness in schizophrenia? 

A 65 year old male is treated for depression with amitriptyline and bupropion. Shortly after starting these medications, he complains of increased blurred vision and urinary retention. What is a possible explanation for this? 

Dysregulation of neurotransmission is an important aspect in the expression of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Which description is true regarding the role of neurotransmitters in association with symptoms of schizophrenia? 

An 87 year old male is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia after negative laboratory and imaging workups for dementia. He is prescribed donepezil by his geriatrician. About which side effect should this patient be counseled?