Still unclear on this...not for lack of searching.  If I add a field to node_type_form with hook_form_alter, how do I access that field's contents when NOT on the content type page? For example, if as a result of hook_form_alter my content type form shows the following:

Default options

 Published

 Promoted to front page

 Sticky at top of lists

 Create new revision

My option

The setting for My options shows up every time I edit the content type, but how do I access it when content is being created for that content type?