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Dysphagia Evaluation and Treatment Recommendations

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1.  Which stage of a swallow is most likely abnormal in neurological or skeletal muscle disease?
  1. Oral stage
  2. Pharyngeal stage
  3. Esophageal stage
  4. None of the above
2.  Dysfunction at the esophageal stage can lead to:
  1. Reflux
  2. Pooling
  3. Aspiration
  4. All of the above
3.  Clinical observations of aspiration include ALL EXCEPT:
  1. Coughing
  2. Normal laryngeal elevation
  3. Wet vocal quality
  4. Drooping or sagging around mouth
4.  When looking at a normal swallow, at what age might a person have a significantly slower pharyngeal phase?
  1. Age 40
  2. Age 50
  3. Age 60
  4. Age 70
5.  What is an example of a food that has a "mixed consistency?"
  1. Steak
  2. Pudding
  3. Vegetable soup
  4. Apple juice

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