286. Metabolic & Endocrine Systems
From The NPTE Podcast by Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS
May 20, 2026 · 10 min · Season 1 · Episode 286
About this episode
The episode discusses a case study involving a 63-year-old patient with symptoms related to metabolic and endocrine disorders.
A 63‑year‑old patient reports progressive fatigue, muscle weakness, and darkened skin creases. Vital signs show low blood pressure, and labs reveal hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and low cortisol levels. Which of the following diagnoses is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects.#Npte #PT #ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS
Topics covered
- metabolic systems
- endocrine systems
- patient case study
- hyponatremia
- hyperkalemia
- cortisol levels
Keywords
- metabolic systems
- endocrine systems
- hyponatremia
- hyperkalemia
- low cortisol
- patient case
- physical therapy
- NPTE preparation
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