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    In order to receive continiuing education credit for this course, you must achieve a score of 75% or greater on the post-test. Please note that there is a maximum of two attempts to achieve the 75% score.

  • Post-Test Quiz

  • What is another name for ALS?*
  • Sporadic ALS is 90-95% of all cases.*
  • Spinal tap and blood test can be used for genetic markers or abnormal protein count to diagnose Genetic ALS.*
  • Classification of ALS:*
  • There are several drugs approved by FDA to slow progression of Genetic ALS.*
  • How is ALS primarily diagnoses?*
  • What is the best respiratory support devices for ALS patients with respiratory insufficiency?*
  • To assist with muscle tightening and excess oral secretions, the physiatrist may recommend _____________.*
  • Voice banking is the process of having the ALS patient speak every word in their language for use in the eye gaze device.*
  • Completing a supine and high fowlers Vital Capacity can determine how well a patient can sleep at night?*
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