NPTE-PT NPTE-PT Test Pharmacology and Medical Sciences Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A patient on anticoagulant therapy sustains a minor cut during PT. The FIRST action the PT should take is:

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure with a sterile dressing and monitor for prolonged bleeding

Answer

Apply a tourniquet above the wound

Answer

Apply ice and elevate the extremity only

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Continue treatment and reassess at end of session

Question 2

Which medication class is most likely to cause peripheral neuropathy that could affect a PT patient's balance and sensation?

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy agents (e.g., vincristine)

Answer

Antihypertensives

Answer

Antihistamines

Answer

Proton pump inhibitors

Question 3

A PT patient newly started on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) reports dizziness upon standing. The BEST PT intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Teach sit-to-stand safety techniques and allow time for postural adaptation

Answer

Discontinue gait training until medication is stopped

Answer

Apply abdominal binders and compression stockings

Answer

Refer immediately to the emergency department

Question 4

Which finding in a patient taking digoxin should cause the PT to immediately stop treatment?

Accepted Answer

Resting heart rate below 50 bpm with nausea and visual changes

Answer

Mild ankle edema

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Resting HR of 72 bpm

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Mild fatigue with exercise

Question 5

A patient with chronic kidney disease has an elevated serum potassium level (6.2 mEq/L). The PT should be MOST concerned about:

Accepted Answer

Cardiac arrhythmia risk during exercise

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Muscle hypertrophy from high potassium

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Dehydration during exercise

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Hypoglycemia during exercise

Question 6

Which type of medication requires a PT to use the Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale instead of target heart rate for exercise intensity monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blockers

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ACE inhibitors

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Calcium channel blockers (dihydropyridine type)

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Statins