The NPTE Podcast

The NPTE Podcast

Hosted by NPTE expert Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS, this is The NPTE Podcast, here to make sure you have the best and most up-to-date information to crush the NPTE! We all know that the NPTE is one of the biggest hurdles you'll face as you start your PT career, and we're here to help you get the tips, strategies, motivation, and knowledge you need to study like a boss and start your awesome career as a physical therapist.

Episodes

April 19, 2024 22 mins

199.  In a patient that is receiving prolonged systemic glucocorticoid therapy, which of the following groups of adverse effects is most likely to be observed by the therapist?

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April 12, 2024 9 mins

198.  After receiving transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, the adhesive electrodes from the modality are removed and the skin is inspected. Which of the following signs would be most indicative of an allergic reaction to the electrodes?

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April 10, 2024 9 mins

197.  At the beginning of a physical therapy intervention, a patient's heart rate is measured to be 75 beats per minute. After explaining the interventions and discussing the patient's diagnosis, the patient reports that their heart rate feels like it is racing away. The therapist then rechecks the patient's heart rate which is observed to be 220 beats per minute. Which of the following int...

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Which of the following conditions is associated with an increased risk of developing bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome?

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March 21, 2024 6 mins

Episode 195.  Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between skin turgor and aging?

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March 18, 2024 9 mins

Which of the following measures is MOST likely to be less than normal in a patient with chronic bronchitis?

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March 15, 2024 8 mins

Which of the following groups of cranial nerves is MOST likely to be impaired in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

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A patient received an autologous chondrocyte implantation to right knee medial femoral condyle 1 week ago and is attending physical therapy post surgically.  Which of the following interventions will be MOST appropriate at this phase of healing?

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March 13, 2024 23 mins

"Help!  I failed the NPTE!"

If you've had a failed attempt or want to avoid a failed attempt, this is the episode for you.  In this episode, I talk about what steps to take to analyze your performance and make a gameplan to knock the socks off the NPTE!

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March 6, 2024 12 mins

Which of the following signals is MOST likely to occur during EMG examination of a normal relaxed muscle?

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A patient with a history of breast cancer is being evaluated for mid-thoracic pain.  The clinician observes lower extremity weakness and impaired sensation bilaterally.  The patient also reports that the thoracic pain extends in a belt-like distribution and is intermittent but occurs most often at rest.  Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present?

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February 29, 2024 10 mins

Which of the following guidelines for lymphedema compression bandaging is MOST appropriate to provide to a patient during initial lymphedema interventions?

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February 27, 2024 11 mins

Which of the following groups of signs and symptoms are MOST commonly present in a patient with dyssynergic bladder?

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Which of the following conditions is MOST likely to cause constipation?

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A patient with diabetes insipidus is MOST likely to experience which of the following clinical symptoms?

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Which of the following interventions is contraindicated for the treatment of venous insufficiency ulcers?

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February 9, 2024 5 mins

Which of the following adverse reactions is MOST likely to occur when taking inhaled albuterol?

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February 7, 2024 10 mins

A patient with multiple sclerosis experiences discrete attacks of symptoms followed by periods of alleviation.  Which of the following disease courses is MOST likely present?

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February 5, 2024 17 mins

A 61-year-old patient underwent a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty 2 weeks ago.  Which of the following interventions will be MOST appropriate at this phase of healing?

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