The NPTE Podcast
Episodes
Gastrointestinal Differential Diagnosis Constipation
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which of the following conditions is MOST likely to cause constipation? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pas...
Metabolic & Endocrine Differential Diagnosis Diabetes Insipidus
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A patient with diabetes insipidus is MOST likely to experience which of the following clinical symptoms? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared...
Integumentary Interventions Venous Insufficiency
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which of the following interventions is contraindicated for the treatment of venous insufficiency ulcers? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepare...
CP Examination Pharmacology
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which of the following adverse reactions is MOST likely to occur when taking inhaled albuterol? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the...
Neuromuscular Differential Diagnosis MS
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A patient with multiple sclerosis experiences discrete attacks of symptoms followed by periods of alleviation. Which of the following disease cours...
MSK Interventions rTSA
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A 61-year-old patient underwent a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty 2 weeks ago. Which of the following interventions will be MOST appropriate at...
Nonsystems Equipment & Devices SMA
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An 8-year-old child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type II is being assessed for mobility needs while at public school. Which of the following ...
System Interactions Pediatrics
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A child has the following signs and symptoms: bone fragility, shortened stature, thin skin, deformed teeth, blue tinted sclerae, and delayed developm...
Lymphatic System Evaluation Lymphangitis
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate first step to complete after identifying the novel onset of lymphangitis in a patient? Find it...
Common NPTE Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to know what the most common NPTE mistakes are? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flyin...
Genitourinary Interventions Pregnancy
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which of the following aerobic exercise intensities is MOST appropriate for a pregnant patient? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the...
Gastrointestinal Differential Diagnosis Rovsing's Sign
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While palpating deeply in the left lower abdominal quadrant of a patient, pain is elicited in the patient's right lower quadrant. Which of the foll...
Metabolic & Endocrine Interventions
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When treating patients with obesity, which of the following potential complications is MOST likely to occur? Find it all out in the podcast! Be pre...
Integumentary Examination Pressure Injuries
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which of the following descriptions BEST represents a Stage II pressure injury? Free NPTE Premium Course in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and ...
CP Interventions LVAD
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which of the following precautions is MOST appropriate to implement during physical therapy interventions with a patient with an implanted left ventr...
NM Differential Diagnosis Disk Pathology
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lumbar disk herniation of the L3-4 intervertebral disk is MOST likely to cause which of the following symptoms? Free NPTE Regenerative Medicine Cours...
MSK Interventions Regenerative Medicine
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A patient received autologous chondrocyte implantation in the left knee 2 weeks ago to treat mild focal osteoarthritic changes. Which of the follow...
Nonsystems Professional Responsibilities
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A physical therapist is evaluating a patient that has been referred to receive physical therapy intervention. During the evaluation, the therapist ...
System Interactions Chest Tubes
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During an inpatient physical therapy treatment session with a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU), the patient's chest tube becomes dislodged wh...
Lymphatic System Diuretics
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a patient with a diagnosis of lymphedema, which of the following statements BEST reflects the effects of taking a diuretic medication? Find it al...
Genitourinary Differential Diagnosis
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A patient with a lower lumbar spinal cord injury is MOST likely to experience which of the following groups of bladder symptoms? Find it all out in th...
Telehealth Services
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While performing an initial physical therapy visit via telehealth, which of the following steps will be MOST important to complete first? Find it al...
Gastrointestinal Interventions GERD
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Which of the following interventions will be MOST important to perform with a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease? Find it all out in the p...
Metabolic & Endocrine Differential Diagnosis
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While examining a patient for neck pain, the clinician notes unusual swelling of the anterior neck with symptoms of hoarseness, dysphagia, and tender...
Integumentary System Interventions
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Which of the following precautions is MOST important when working with patients with infected neuropathic ulcers? Find it all out in the podcast! ...
CP Interventions Warfarin
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Which of the following educational advisories is MOST warranted for a patient taking warfarin (Coumadin) following a total knee arthroplasty? Find it ...
NM Interventions SCI
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which of the following positions will a patient with a C5 ASIA impairment scale A spinal cord injury MOST likely develop a joint contracture? Find ...