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

Question 1

A patient taking warfarin is referred to PT. Which monitoring parameter is most relevant to the PT's plan of care?

Accepted Answer

INR level

Answer

Serum sodium

Answer

Serum creatinine

Answer

Fasting glucose

Question 2

Which class of medication is most likely to cause orthostatic hypotension and increase fall risk during PT sessions?

Accepted Answer

Antihypertensives

Answer

Statins

Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Proton pump inhibitors

Question 3

A patient using long-term corticosteroids is most at risk for which musculoskeletal complication relevant to PT?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis and fracture risk

Answer

Ligament laxity

Answer

Muscle hypertrophy

Answer

Joint effusion

Question 4

Which medication side effect should prompt a PT to immediately stop exercise and notify the physician?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain and dyspnea during exertion

Answer

Mild muscle soreness

Answer

Dry mouth

Answer

Mild ankle swelling

Question 5

Beta-blockers affect PT exercise prescription primarily because they:

Accepted Answer

Blunt the heart rate response to exercise

Answer

Cause excessive tachycardia

Answer

Improve exercise tolerance significantly

Answer

Increase blood glucose during exercise

Question 6

A patient on NSAIDs long-term presents with edema and elevated blood pressure. The PT should:

Accepted Answer

Document findings and communicate to the referring physician

Answer

Increase diuretic exercise to reduce edema

Answer

Immediately apply compression bandaging

Answer

Continue treatment without modification