A physical therapist assistant working in an outpatient clinic has been assigned a group exercise program with patients in phase III of their cardiac rehabilitation program. For this phase of rehabilitation, which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate?
A. Resistance exercises using less than 15 pounds when in a sitting position
B. Slowly performing active range of motion activities of the upper and lower extremities
C. Walking on a treadmill at 2 mph
D. Running on a treadmill at 5 mph
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A patient with congestive heart failure is on a regimen of diuretics and calcium channel blockers. What potential side effects should the physical therapist assistant be mindful of?
A. Orthostatic hypotension and dizziness
B. Reflex tachycardia and unstable blood pressure
C. Gastrointestinal upset and extreme fatigue
D. Decreased electrolytes and electrical instability evidenced by increased arrhythmias