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Addison’s crisis = severe adrenal insufficiency → hypotension, hypoglycemia, electrolyte imbalance → medical emergency. Thyroid storm (B), DKA (C), pheochromocytoma (D) are different endocrine crises.

On NPTE, recognition of life-threatening systemic conditions is crucial.

Stage II pressure injury = partial-thickness loss (shallow ulcer, blister, abrasion). Best managed with moist wound healing using transparent film or hydrocolloid dressings. Sharp debridement (A) is not needed. Negative pressure (C) is for deep Stage III/IV wounds. Alginates (D) are for heavy exudate, not typical of Stage II.

On NPTE, knowing the correct staging + dressing choice is essential for integumentary management.

Hypocalcemia → neuromuscular irritability, cramps, tetany, tingling around mouth. Dialysis patients commonly experience calcium imbalance. Hyperkalemia (C) causes arrhythmias. Hypernatremia (B) = confusion, dehydration. Hypomagnesemia (D) causes tremors, but perioral tingling is classic for hypocalcemia.

On NPTE, lab value interpretation is key for safe treatment planning.

Dysmetria = inability to judge distance/scale → overshoot/undershoot in finger-to-nose. Dysdiadochokinesia (A) = difficulty with rapid alternating movements. Hypotonia (C) and rigidity (D) = tone issues.

On NPTE, matching cerebellar sign → exam test is common.

Stable angina is chest pain with predictable onset during exertion and relieved by rest or nitroglycerin. Unstable angina occurs at rest or with unpredictable onset and requires urgent referral. Myocardial infarction (C) causes persistent pain unrelieved by rest. Pericarditis (D) often worsens with lying down.

On NPTE, therapists must distinguish stable vs unstable angina for safe participation in rehab.