Jerry, a patient with type 2 diabetes, has been prescribed metformin to manage his blood glucose levels. The physical therapist understands that metformin’s primary function is to:

A) Stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin.

B) Decrease the liver's production of glucose.

C) Increase the sensitivity of insulin receptors on cells.

D) Slow the absorption of sugar from the intestines.

LINKS MENTIONED:

• NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.com
• Get Your Episode Cheatsheet here: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/meds
• Truelearn: USE CODE: PTH020
• PT Hustle Phone Number: (727) 732-4573

Julian, a 59-year-old patient with a longstanding history of type 2 diabetes, presents with a chronic, non-healing wound on his foot. The wound is located on the lateral aspect of the foot, characterized by a sharply demarcated, circular margin, and a pale, dry base with minimal exudate. His medical history includes poorly controlled hypertension and intermittent claudication. What is the most likely classification of this ulcer?

A) Venous ulcer

B) Mixed arterial-venous ulcer

C) Pure arterial ulcer

D) Neuropathic ulcer

LINKS MENTIONED:

• NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.com
• Get Your Episode Cheatsheet here: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/ulcerclass

Richard is a 75-year-old male patient being treated by physical therapy. In educating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about managing exacerbations at home, what advice should the physical therapist emphasize as MOST important?

A. Use of an incentive spirometer every 2 hours while awake.

B. Maintenance of a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet.

C. Participation in daily, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise.

D. Keeping the home environment well-ventilated and free of irritants.

LINKS MENTIONED:

• NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.com
• Get Your Episode Cheatsheet here: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/pulmonaryinterventions