NPTE-PT NPTE-PT Test Pharmacology and Medical Sciences Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which lab value indicates the highest concern for initiating resistive exercise in a patient receiving chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Platelet count below 50,000/mm³

Answer

Hemoglobin of 11 g/dL

Answer

WBC of 6,000/mm³

Answer

Serum albumin of 3.5 g/dL

Question 2

A patient with Type 2 diabetes is scheduled for a 60-minute PT session. Blood glucose before exercise is 60 mg/dL. The therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Delay exercise and provide a carbohydrate snack

Answer

Proceed with low-intensity exercise only

Answer

Begin exercise immediately to raise glucose naturally

Answer

Cancel the session and call 911

Question 3

A patient taking lithium for bipolar disorder reports muscle tremors and confusion during a PT session. The PT should:

Accepted Answer

Stop treatment, assess vitals, and contact the physician immediately

Answer

Attribute symptoms to exercise fatigue and continue

Answer

Administer water and rest the patient for 10 minutes

Answer

Decrease exercise intensity and monitor

Question 4

Which diuretic side effect most directly requires modification of a PT exercise program?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia causing muscle weakness

Answer

Increased urine output at night

Answer

Reduced thirst sensation

Answer

Mild headache

Question 5

A patient is prescribed opioid analgesics post-surgery. Which PT consideration is MOST important?

Accepted Answer

Monitor for sedation and respiratory depression that could impair exercise safety

Answer

Avoid all weight-bearing activities

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Restrict range-of-motion exercises

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Withhold treatment until opioids are discontinued

Question 6

When is it MOST appropriate for a PT to consult with a pharmacist during patient management?

Accepted Answer

When a patient's multiple medications may interact and affect rehabilitation goals

Answer

Only when prescribing new medications

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When the patient refuses to take medications

Answer

After treatment goals have been achieved