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

INR reflects anticoagulation status and directly affects fall-risk precautions and wound-care decisions in PT.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Antihypertensives

Answer

Antihypertensives reduce blood pressure and can cause drops in BP upon position changes, increasing fall risk.

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

Chronic corticosteroid use suppresses bone formation and accelerates bone resorption, leading to osteoporosis.

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

Chest pain and dyspnea during exercise may indicate cardiac ischemia or pulmonary compromise requiring immediate medical evaluation.

Question 5

Beta-blockers affect PT exercise prescription primarily because they:

Accepted Answer

Blunt the heart rate response to exercise

Answer

Beta-blockers block adrenergic stimulation of the heart, preventing the normal rise in heart rate, so RPE-based prescriptions are preferred.

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