Rehabilitation Techniques in ATR
Manual
Therapy
Scenario:
Chronic
Neck Pain
Tissues &
Physiology
Therapeutic
Exercise
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Topic 1: 200
Question:
 An athletic trainer has determined that an
athlete is limited in glenohumeral abduction as
a result of capsular restriction. In which
direction should the AT mobilize the GH joint?
A) Anterior-posterior
B) Inferior
C) Posterior-anterior
D) Superior
 Answer
B) Inferior (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 1: 400
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Question:
To improve flexibility in an athlete, an AT performs the
following: He moves the limb into the agonist pattern, the
patient is instructed to contract the antagonist muscle
isotonically against resistance, the athlete then relaxes and
allows the AT to push the limb further into agonist pattern.
Which of the following techniques has the AT just performed?
A) Contract Relax
B) Hold Relax
C) Slow Reversal-Hold-Relax
D) Ballistic Stretching
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Answer
A) Contract Relax (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 1: 600
Question:
 Before performing joint mobilizations of the glenohumeral
joint, an AT must place the GH joint in a loose-packed
position. The loose-packed position for the GH joint is best
described as_____.
A) Full extension and abduction; slight external rotation
B) Anatomical position
C) 55 degrees of abduction and 30 degrees of horizontal
adduction
D) 90 degrees of abduction
E) 90 degrees of abduction and 90 degrees of horizontal
adduction
 Answer
C (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 1: 800
Question:
 Sensitive to changes in muscle length, the
Golgi Tendon Organs are also sensitive to
changes in what?
A) Ligament force
B) Joint surface pressure
C) Moment arms
D) Muscle tension
E) Long sitting test
 Answer
D) Muscle tension (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 1: 1000
Question: Force is the product of what?
A) weight & speed
B) power & speed
C) mass & velocity
D) torque & speed
E) acceleration & mass
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E (Prentice 1999)
Topic 2: 200
Scenario:
An AT is treating a 21 year-old college student whose chief
complaint is chronic neck pain and headaches of insidious onset.
The patient presents with forward head posture with increased
cervical lordosis and forward shoulder posture with increased
thoracic kyphosis. The AT has determined the patient’s symptoms
are the result poor posture when studying for extended periods of
time.
 Question #1: Which muscles should be targeted for strengthening
to help correct the patient’s forward shoulder and increased thoracic
kyphosis postures? Select all that apply:
A) Middle trapezius
B) Pectoralis minor
C) Rhomboid major rhomboid minor
D) Lower trapezius
 Answer
 A , C, & D (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 2: 400
• Scenario:
• An AT is treating a 21 year-old college student whose chief complaint is
chronic neck pain and headaches of insidious onset. The patient
presents with forward head posture with increased cervical lordosis and
forward shoulder posture with increased thoracic kyphosis. The AT has
determined the patient’s symptoms are the result poor posture when
studying for extended periods of time.
• Question #2: Which muscles should the AT focus on lengthening to
correct her forward head and increased cervical lordosis postures?
Select all that apply:
A) Suboccipital extensors
B) Triceps brachii
C) Obliquus Capitus Inferior
D) Upper trapezius
• Answer
• A&D
Topic 2: 600
Scenario:
An AT is treating a 21 year-old college student whose chief complaint is
chronic neck pain and headaches of insidious onset. The patient presents
with forward head posture with increased cervical lordosis and forward
shoulder posture with increased thoracic kyphosis. The AT has determined
the patient’s symptoms are the result poor posture when studying for
extended periods of time.
 Question #3: Which muscles should be targeted for strengthening to
correct her forward head posture?
A) Longus colli, longus capitis
B) Upper trapezius, Serratus anterior
C) Medial Pterygoid, levator scapulae
D) Middle trapezius, sternocleidomastoid
E) Suboccipital extensors, multifidus spinae
 Answer
 A - the two primary ‘deep neck flexors’ (Kendall, McCreary, Provance,
1993)
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Scenario:
An AT is treating a 21 year-old college student whose chief complaint is
chronic neck pain and headaches of insidious onset. The patient presents
with forward head posture with increased cervical lordosis and forward
shoulder posture with increased thoracic kyphosis. The AT has determined
the patient’s symptoms are the result poor posture when studying for
extended periods of time.
Question #4: The AT has decided that mechanical cervical traction is
indicated for this patient. The patient is placed isupine. In what position
should the cervical spine be placed in the sagittal plane?
A) neutral
B) 5 degrees of extension
C) 10-50 degrees of flexion
D) 20-30 degrees of flexion
Answer
D (Prentice, 1999)
Topic 2: 1000
Question Related to Scenario:
 Ergonomics is defined as______________.
A) The scientific study of human work
B) The scientific study of how people sit at their
desks
C) The scientific study of how bad posture affects
people doing their jobs
D) The scientific study of work hardening
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A) The scientific study of human work (Prentice, 1999)
Topic 3: 200
Question: Type IIa muscles fibers as
also know as what?
A) Slow-oxidative
B) Fast-oxidative glycolytic
C) Fast-glycolytic
D) Slow-glycolytic
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 B (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 3: 400
Question: Which of the following is NOT
one of the four major classifications of
tissue?
A) Epithelial
B) Connective
C) Trabecular
D) Muscle
E) Nervous
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C (Prentice, 1999)
Topic 3: 600
Question: This law states that the nerve
supplying a joint also supplies both the
muscles that move the joint and the skin
covering the articular insertion of those
muscles.
A) Coulomb’s law
B) Hilton’s law
C) Joule’s law
D) Law of Grotthus-Draper
 Answer
 B (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 3: 800
Question: Which of the following is not an
adaption as a result of cardiorespiratory
training?
A) Increased functional capacity in the lungs
B) Unchanged cardiac output
C) Increased stroke volume
D) Decreased capillarization
 Answer
 D (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 3: 1000
Question: Afferent neural pathways____.
Choose all that apply:
A) Are sensory pathways
B) Enter the spinal cord through the dorsal root
C) Play a role in kinesthesia
D) Are part of the central nervous system
E) Carry both somatic and visceral sensory fibers
 Answer
 A, C, E (Prentice 1999)
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Topic 4: 200
Question: A basketball player suffers a grade II inversion
ankle sprain. Of the following, which is the MOST appropriate
progression of rehabilitation exercises?
A) Isometrics, ROM, resistance tubing, cutting, and running
B) Isometrics, ROM, resistance tubing, running and cutting
C) ROM, resistance tubing, isometrics, cutting, and running
D) ROM, isometrics, resistance tubing, running, and cutting
E) ROM, isokinetics, resistance tubing, cutting, and running
 Answer
 D (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 4: 400
Question: Commonly a patient with a classic
(most common) posterior-lateral lumbar
herniated nucleus pulposus will have which
directional preference that should be
considered when creating a therapeutic
exercise plan?
A) Extension
B) Flexion
C) lateral flexion to both sides
D) forward flexion + rotation to opposite side
 Answer
 A (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 4: 600
Question: Commonly a patient with lumbar
intervertebral foraminal stenosis will have
which directional preference that should be
considered when creating a therapeutic
exercise plan?
A) Extension
B) Flexion
C) lateral flexion to both sides
D) forward flexion + rotation to opposite side
 Answer
 B (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 4: 800
Question: An AT is managing a 20yo football player who sustained a
concussion.
Once symptom free, the athlete is reassessed to establish that
cognition and postural stability have returned to normal by
comparison with preinjury baselines test results. The return to play
decision should be made after an incremental increase in activity
with an initial cardiovascular challenge, followed by what type of
activities? Select all that apply:
A) Activities that cause the head to bounce and jar excessively
B) Activities that cause the athlete to reach 100% of their maximum
heart rate
C) Activities that are sport-specific
D) Activities that do not place the athlete at risk for concussion
 Answer
 C & D (NATA Position Statement: Management of Sport-Related
Concussion)
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Topic 4: 1000
Question: You are rehabilitating an athlete
with chronic lateral epicondylalgia. Which is
the primary muscle involved with this
pathology?
A) extensor carpi radialis brevis
B) extensor carpi radialis longus
C) extensor digitorum longus
D) extensor carpi ulnaris
 Answer
 A (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 5: 200
Question: Cardiac output is equal to
what?
A) Heart rate x blood pressure
B) Stroke volume x tidal volume
C) Heart rate x stroke volume
D) Peripheral resistance x stroke volume
 Answer
 C (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 5: 400
Question: As the foot becomes weightbearing at heel strike, creating a closed
kinetic chain, the subtalar joint moves into
a _________ position.
A) Supinated
B) Dorsiflexed
C) Plantarflexed
D) Pronated
E) Inverted
 Answer
 D (Hamill, Knutzen, 2009)
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Topic 5: 600
Question: After a partial meniscectomy,
an athlete should ambulate on crutches
for how many days?
A) 7-14
B) 6-10
C) 14-21
D) 1-3
 Answer
 D (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 5: 800
Question: After a meniscal repair, an
athlete should be placed in a rehabilitative
brace locked in what position for 2 weeks?
A) Full extension
B) 90 degrees of flexion
C) 30 degrees of flexion
D) 5 degrees of flexion
 Answer
 A (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 5: 1000
Question: All of the following would be appropriate in
managing a patient with chronic plantar facia pain
EXCEPT:
A) Talocrural anterior-posterior glide joint mobilization
with the patient in a long-seated position
B) Stretching of the triceps surae
C) Immobilizing the patient in a plantar flexed and
inverted position when sleeping
D) Cryotherapy
E) Thermotherapy
 Answer
 C (Prentice, 1999)
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Rehab. (cont) & Pharmacology
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Medications Adverse
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Topic 1: 200
Question: Which of the following medical
abbreviations means ‘three times per day’
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A) TID
B) ad lib
C) BID
D) PRN
E) QOD
 Answer
 A
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Topic 1: 400
Question: Which of the following is the
correct sensation progression
experienced with cryotherapy?
A) cold, aching, burning, numbness
B) cold, ouch that sucks, burning, kill me
C) cold, burning, aching, numbness
D) cold, itching, burning, numbness
 Answer
 C (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 1: 600
Question: Which of the following is not a
type of tissue loading?
A) compression
B) tension
C) shearing
D) gliding
E) bending
F) torsion
 Answer
 D (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 1: 800
Question: Haglund’s deformity is
commonly known as what?
A) Sever’s Disease
B) Achilles tenosynovitis
C) Pump bump
D) Forefoot valgus
 Answer
 C (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 1: 1000
Question:The lateral boarder of the femoral
triangle is what anatomical structure?
A) Sartorius
B) tensor fascia latae
C) inguinal ligament
D) adductor magnus
E) femoral vein
 Answer
 A (Prentice, 1999)
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Topic 2: 200
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E.
Question: The term most related to a drug’s
absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
excretion is called:
Pharmacology
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacotherapeutics
Pharmacomedicatics
Answer:
C. Pharmacokinetics (Long and Hale, 2010)
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B.
C.
D.
Question: ADME stands for:
Admission, distinction, metabolism, and evaporation
Apocrine, distraction, measured, and exercitation
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination
Administration, deoxygenation, menochemical, and
extraction
Answer:
C. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination
(Ost, Manfre, and Lew, 2009)
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Topic 2: 600
Question: Which drug interaction occurs
when one medication prolongs the effect of
another?
A. Synergism
B. Potentiation
C. Antagonism
D. Agonistic
E. Tetrogenic
 Answer
B. Potentiation (Long and Hale, 2010)
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Topic 2: 800
Question: A drug that is used to increase
the effect of another, such as aspirin when
used in combination with codeine, is known
as what?
A. Synergistic
B. Cumulative
C. Paradoxical
D. Potentiating
E. Titrating
 Answer
A. Synergistic (Long and Hale, 2010)
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Question: An athlete is identifying with tinnitus
secondary to drug usage. What is the cause of
these symptoms?
Anaphylaxis
Hypersensitivity
Ototoxicity
Idiosyncrasy
Ophthalmicity
Answer:
C. Ototoxicity (Long and Hale, 2010)
Topic 3: 200
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F.
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J.
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Question:
Antibiotic (Amoxicillin, Tetracycline, Clarithromycin)
Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS, Aspirin)
Laxatives (Metamucil, Dulcolax, Milk of Magnesia)
Anti-diarrheal (Lomotil, Pepto-Bisol, Kapectolin, Imodium)
Antacids (Maalox, Tums, Mylanta)
Stool softeners (Colace, Fleet, Mineral oil)
H2-receptor antagonist (Tagamet, Pepcid, Zantac)
Proton pump inhibitors (Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix)
Topical anesthetics (Benzocaine, Tetracaine)
Corticosteroids (Hydrocortizone 1%)
Protectants (Cocoa butter, Lanolin, Petrolatum)
Question #1: A 27-year old female complains of diarrhea that is alternating with bouts of
constipation and abdominal pain. She is afrebrile. She has recently been diagnosed
with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Select all the appropriate pharmacological agents
used to treat this condition from the set above.
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Answer:
D, C, F ((Ost, Manfre, and Lew, 2009)
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Antibiotic (Amoxicillin, Tetracycline, Clarithromycin)
Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS, Aspirin)
Laxatives (Metamucil, Dulcolax, Milk of Magnesia)
Anti-diarrheal (Lomotil, Pepto-Bisol, Kapectolin, Imodium)
Antacids (Maalox, Tums, Mylanta)
Stool softeners (Colace, Fleet, Mineral oil)
H2-receptor antagonist (Tagamet, Pepcid, Zantac)
Proton pump inhibitors (Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix)
Topical anesthetics (Benzocaine, Tetracaine)
Corticosteroids (Hydrocortizone 1%)
Protectants (Cocoa butter, Lanolin, Petrolatum)
Question #2: A 40-year-old male reports symptoms of dyspepsia, gastric regurgitation,
feelings of abdominal distention, and “burning” epigastric pain that is brought on after
eating spicy or fatty food. He has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD). Select all the appropriate pharmacological agents used to treat this
condition from the set above.
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Answer:
G, H, E ((Ost, Manfre, and Lew, 2009)
Topic 3: 600
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Question:
Antibiotic (Amoxicillin, Tetracycline, Clarithromycin)
Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS, Aspirin)
Laxatives (Metamucil, Dulcolax, Milk of Magnesia)
Anti-diarrheal (Lomotil, Pepto-Bisol, Kapectolin, Imodium)
Antacids (Maalox, Tums, Mylanta)
Stool softeners (Colace, Fleet, Mineral oil)
H2-receptor antagonist (Tagamet, Pepcid, Zantac)
Proton pump inhibitors (Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix)
Topical anesthetics (Benzocaine, Tetracaine)
Corticosteroids (Hydrocortizone 1%)
Protectants (Cocoa butter, Lanolin, Petrolatum)
Question #3: A 45-year-old male reports symptoms of a rhythmic, gnawing, cramping
pain over the midline of the epigastrium near the xiphoid that occurs between meals.
The pain occurs every few weeks. He has been recently diagnosed with peptic ulcer
disease (PUD). Select all the appropriate pharmacological agents used to treat this
condition from the set above.
Answer:
A, G, H, E ((Ost, Manfre, and Lew, 2009)
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Question:
Antibiotic (Amoxicillin, Tetracycline, Clarithromycin)
Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS, Aspirin)
Laxatives (Metamucil, Dulcolax, Milk of Magnesia)
Anti-diarrheal (Lomotil, Pepto-Bisol, Kapectolin, Imodium)
Antacids (Maalox, Tums, Mylanta)
Stool softeners (Colace, Fleet, Mineral oil)
H2-receptor antagonist (Tagamet, Pepcid, Zantac)
Proton pump inhibitors (Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix)
Topical anesthetics (Benzocaine, Tetracaine)
Corticosteroids (Hydrocortizone 1%)
Protectants (Cocoa butter, Lanolin, Petrolatum)
Question #4: A 53-year old male complains of itching, burning, and pain at the anal opening
and has a mild amount of bleeding if he strains during a bowel movement. He has
been diagnosed with hemorrhoids. Select all the appropriate pharmacological agents
used to treat this condition from the set above.
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Answer:
J, I, K, F, C (Ost, Manfre, and Lew, 2009)
Topic 3: 1000
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Question:
Antibiotic (Amoxicillin, Tetracycline, Clarithromycin)
Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS, Aspirin)
Laxatives (Metamucil, Dulcolax, Milk of Magnesia)
Anti-diarrheal (Lomotil, Pepto-Bisol, Kapectolin, Imodium)
Antacids (Maalox, Tums, Mylanta)
Stool softeners (Colace, Fleet, Mineral oil)
H2-receptor antagonist (Tagamet, Pepcid, Zantac)
Proton pump inhibitors (Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix)
Topical anesthetics (Benzocaine, Tetracaine)
Corticosteroids (Hydrocortizone 1%)
Protectants (Cocoa butter, Lanolin, Petrolatum)
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors (Aloprim, Lopurin, Zyloprim)
Question: #5: A 40- year old male reports symptoms of intense
joint pain, lingering discomfort, inflammation and redness. He
has been diagnosed with a severe case of Gout. Sleect all the
appropriate pharmacological agents used to treat this
condition from the set above.
Answer:
 B, J, L(Ost, Manfre, and Lew, 2009)
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Question: All of the following are possible
side effects of oral contraceptives except:
Nausea and vomiting
Shortness of breath
Fluid retention
Amenorrhea
Feeling “sluggish”
Answer:
B. Shortness of breath (Ost, Manfre, and
Lew, 2009)
Topic 4: 400
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Question: Your athlete is on a medication for a
Staphylococcus aureus infection. Which of the
following adverse reactions might you expect
with antibiotic treatment?
Palpitations
Abdominal cramping
Dry mouth
Headache
All of the above
Answer
B. Abdominal cramping (Long and Hale, 2010)
Topic 4: 600
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Question: Frequently abused drugs include
stimulants such as amphetamines (speed), cocaine
(coke or crack), and depressants (alcohol or
downers). An athlete who has overdosed on a
stimulant would manifest all of the following signs
except:
Agitation
Decreased reaction time
Rapid pulse and respirations
Convulsions
Arrythmias
Answer
B. Decreased Reaction Time (Ost, Manfre, and Lew,
2009)
Topic 4: 800
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Question: Which of the following is not an
adverse effect associated with the abuse of
human growth hormone?
Laryngeal thickening
Hypercalciuria
Hypertrophic neuropathy
Mandibular growth
Diarrhea
Answer
E. Diarrhea (Long and Hale, 2010)
Topic 4: 1000
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Question:
Beta-blockers inhibit the action of catecholamines
and decrease cardiac output. In which of the
following sports would the effects of beta-blockers
potentially enhance performance?
Swimming
Long-distance running
Archery
Baseball
All of the above
Answer
C. Archery (Ost, Manfre, and Lew, 2009)
Topic 5: 200
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Question: Which of the following
medications is not an antihistamine?
Dimetapp
Ultram
Benadryl
Claritin
Tavist D
Answer
B. Ultram (Long and Hale, 2010)
Topic 5: 400
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Question:
All of the following medications may be used
with phonophoresis during the acute phase of
treatment except:
Dexamethasone
Hydrocortisone 1%
Lidocaine
Naproxen
Hydrocortisone 10%
Answer
D. Naproxen (Ost, Manfre, and Lew, 2009)
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Question:
Which of the following medications is not a
medication that could predispose an athlete to
heat illness?
Decongestants
Anti-histimines
Diuretics
NSAIDS
Beta-adrenergic blockers
Answer
D. NSAIDS (Long and Hale, 2010)
Topic 5: 800
Question:
One of your athletes has been diagnosed with psoriasis. The
signs and symptoms of this condition include plaques of red,
inflamed skin, often covered with loose, silver-colored scales.
The scales are itchy and painful and sometimes crack and
bleed. All of the following medications are appropriate for
treatment of this condition except:
A. Aristocort
B. Kenalog
C. Topicort
D. Betadine
E. A and B
 Answer
 D. Betadine ((Ost, Manfre, and Lew, 2009)
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Question: What book defines official U.S. standards
for making drugs?
The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
USP/NF United States Pharmacopeia/National
Formulary
Drug Facts and Comparisons
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Drug Handbook
Physicians’ Desk Reference
Answer
B. USP/NF United States Pharmacopeia/National
Formulary (Long and Hale, 2010)
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Medications
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Question: Which of the following
medications is not a medication that could
predispose an athlete to heat illness?
Decongestants
Antihistimines
Diuretics
NSAIDS
Beta-adrenergic blockers
Answer
D. NSAIDS (Long and Hale, 2010)
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Question: When counseling an athlete about the proper way to
self-administer a medication, it is important that the athletic
trainer make the athlete aware of what two factors?
Any side effects and, in detail, how the drug works on the body
If the drug may be addictive and how long the effects will last
If the drug may cause depression and, in detail, how the drug
works on the body
When to take the medication and what foods/drugs not to mix
with it
B and C
Answer
D. When to take the medication and what foods/drugs not to
mix with it (Long and Hale, 2010)
Topic 1: 600
Question: Ibuprofen is a generic name for all but which of the
following?
I.
Tylenol
II.
Advil
III.
Nuprin
IV.
Motrin
V.
Aspirin
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II and III
II, III, and IV
I and V
IV and V
I, II, and III
Answer
B. II, III, and IV ((Ost, Manfre, and Lew, 2009)
Topic 1: 800
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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Question: An athlete has been taking a
medication, but it is producing gastric upset.
What are the recommendations for the athlete
to take to reduce this symptom?
Take before bed
Take on empty stomach
Take with a glass of clear liquid
Take with food
Take with an antacid
Answer
D. Take with food (Long and Hale, 2010)
Topic 1: 1000
Question: Your athlete is on a medication for a
Staphylococcus aureus infection. Which of the
following adverse reactions might you expect
with antibiotic treatment?
A. Palpitations
B. Abdominal cramping
C. Dry mouth
D. Headache
E. All of the above
 Answer
B. Abdominal cramping ((Ost, Manfre, and Lew, 2009)
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Topic 2: 200

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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Question: Which of the following drugs must
the athletic trainer determine the athlete is not
allergic to prior to administering a NSAID?
Famotidine
Acetaminophen
Sulfa
Sudafed
Aspirin
Answer
E. Aspirin (Long and Hale, 2010)
Topic 2: 400

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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Question: What is the maximum safe
dosage of Tylenol in a day?
2,400 mg
3,000 mg
3,200 mg
4,000 mg
4,800 mg
Answer
D. 4,000 mg (Long and Hale, 2010)
Topic 2: 600

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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Question: What policy exists with the NCAA
regarding nutritional supplements?
Athletic trainer is responsible for checking into all
medications
Medical release can assure safe participation
Athlete is held responsible for whatever he or she
ingests
Athletes should never use prescribed nutriceuticals
Moderate amounts of nutriceuticals are allowable
without penalty
Answer
C. Athlete is held responsible for whatever he or
she ingests. ((Ost, Manfre and Lew, 2009)
Topic 2: 800

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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Question: Which of the following is the proper protocol for
administering Tylenol to an adult athlete (assuming the athlete is not
allergic to acetaminophen)?
Initial dose: two tablets, 200 mg each, repeat every 6 to 8 hours, PRN
Initial dose: two tablets, 225 mg each, repeat every 4 to 6 hours, PRN
Initial dose: two tablets, 325 mg each, repeat every 4 to 6 hours, PRN
Initial dose: two tablets, 12.5 mg each, repeat every 6 hours, PRN
Initial dose three tablets, 200 mg each, repeat every 8 to 12 hours,
PRN
Answer
C. Initial dose: two tablets, 325 mg each, repeat every 4 to 6
hours, PRN ((Ost, Manfre and Lew, 2009)
Topic 2: 1000

A.
B.
C.
D.

Question: An athlete is presenting with
drowsiness, headache, a bladder infection,
nausea, and liver toxicity. He is most likely
presenting with the adverse reactions for which
of the following?
NSAIDS
MAOI (Monoamine oxidase inhibitor)
Nutraceutical
SSRI (Selective serotonin inhibitor)
Answer
A. NSAIDS (Ost, Manfre and Lew, 2009)
References
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Guskiewicz, K.M., Bruce, S.L., Cantu, R.C., Ferrara,
M.S., Kelly, J.P., McCrae, M., Putukain, M., Valowich
McLeaod, T.C., (2004). National Athletic Trainer’s
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Hamill, J., Knutzen, K.M., (2009). Biomechanical
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Kendall, P. F., McCreary, K. E., Provance, G. P.
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References cont.
Ost, L.A., Manfre, K., and Lew, K.
(2009). Athletic Training Exam Review. A
Student Guide To Success. 4th ed.
 Long, B.H. and Hale IV, C.W. (2010)
Athletic Training Exam Review.
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