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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: What Occupational Therapy Practitioners Should Know!

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1.  Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is a condition of which part(s) of the nervous system?
  1. Autonomic nervous system
  2. Sympathetic nervous system only
  3. Parasympathetic nervous system only
  4. Sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system
2.  What is(are) the most common/frequently diagnosed postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) sub-type(s)?
  1. Hyperadrenergic and Neuropathic
  2. Autoimmune
  3. Hypovolemic
  4. Secondary
3.  What are two POTS hallmark symptoms?
  1. Dizziness and tachycardia
  2. Muscle aches and headache
  3. Chest congestion and tremors
  4. Vision disturbances and skin bruising
4.  What is the initial non-pharmacological treatment for POTS?
  1. Diet, clothing, and body position
  2. Diet, sleep, and supplements
  3. Stressful situations, exercise, and sleep
  4. Exercise, high protein intake, and meditation
5.  Which healthcare organization created one of the only POTS exercise protocols?
  1. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
  2. Cedars-Sinai
  3. UCLA medical
  4. New York Hospital