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NPTE Physical Therapist Exam Review

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A client fitting which of the following descriptions should be immediately referred to their physician for further testing for underlying secondary conditions?
  1. 47-year-old female with obesity and controlled diabetes
  2. 51-year-old male taking cholesterol medication
  3. 19-year-old female triathlete experiencing amenorrhea
  4. 32-year-old male with unmedicated hypertension
Explanation
Answer: D - A client who is a 32-year-old male with unmedicated hypertension should be immediately referred to his physician for further testing for underlying secondary conditions. The reason is that most diagnoses of hypertension under the age of 35 are a result of secondary, usually undiagnosed conditions.
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