Neuro-Ophthalmologic Disorders << Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Nystagmus An involuntary rhythmic eye movement Patient is usually unaware that it’s happening, but may have blurred vision Causes Congenital neurological problem Trauma Stroke Multiple Sclerosis Inner ear inflammation Alcohol Sudden head movements Looking out a train […] The post S2 E064 Nystagmus and Retinal issues for the PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Rev...
Feb 25, 2020•25 min
<< Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Blepharitis An infection of the eyelid Acute blepharitis is most commonly caused by Staph May be viral Seborrheic dermatitis or acne rosacea can also cause blepharitis Clinical Presentation Eyelid Loss of eyelashes Red Itchy Burning Scaly Swollen Labs and […] The post S2 E063 The Eyeball Part 2 for the PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....
Feb 11, 2020•19 min
We start the eyeball today with conjunctivitis The post S2 E062 The Eyeball Part 1 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Jan 28, 2020•20 min
I discuss with Alana what happens after you fail your PANCE. The post S2 EP 061 What to do When You Fail The PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min
<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Other Pulmonary Disease Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Severe inflammation of the lung tissue which impairs gas exchange secondary to acute injury secondary to pulmonary edema Without treatment 90% of patients will die Things associated with the onset of […] The post S2 E060 Pulmonology – ARDS and more for the PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....
Dec 17, 2019•17 min
<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Lung Cancer #1 cause of cancer related deaths 85% of cases are associated with smoking Multiple exposure and exposure to other toxins increases risk Five year survival rate is 15% Small Cell and Non Small Cell Complications SVC syndrome […] The post S2 E059 Pulm Neoplastic Disease appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....
Dec 03, 2019•23 min
<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Influenza Influenza is an orthomyxovirus Most commonly seen during the fall and winter Incubation period of 18-72 hours Secondary diseases are a major concern Pneumonia Reye’s syndrome Children under 18 Biggest risk factors are having the Flu or Varicella […] The post S2 E058 Pulm Infections part 2 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....
Nov 19, 2019•31 min
<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Acute bronchitis Infection of the large bronchi Most often caused by a virus RSV Rhinovirus Influenza 5-10% are bacterial Usually follows a URI Clinical Presentation Shortness of breath Cough can last for more than three weeks Wheezing Fever Labs, […] The post S2 E057 Pulmonary infections Part 1 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....
Nov 05, 2019•18 min
<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Pneumonia Community Acquired Pneumonia From oxford dictionary – Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Inflammation may affect both lungs ( double pneumonia ), one lung […] The post S2 E056 Pneumonia appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....
Oct 22, 2019•23 min
PA WEEK! and pulmonary HTN, PE and more The post S2 E055 Pulmonary Circ and PA WEEK! appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Oct 01, 2019•20 min
Pneumothorax with a touch of decreasing your stress level The post S2 E054 Pleural disease for the PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Sep 17, 2019•25 min
<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Restrictive Pulmonary Disease Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis The development of scar tissue within the lungs Clinical presentation Dyspnea Dry cough Chest discomfort Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Fine crackles at the bases may be present FEV1 is reduced FVC […] The post S2 E053 Restrictive Lung Diseases and what to avoid on your breaks. appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....
Sep 03, 2019•18 min
Knowing your key terms might not be enough?? The post S2 E052 CF & why key terms aren’t enough appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Aug 13, 2019•20 min
<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Obstructive Lung Diseases Spirometry The most used pulmonary function test. It measures volume and speed of exhalation and inspiration. Total lung capacity (TLC) The volume of the lungs at maximal inflation Tidal volume The volume of air moved into […] The post S2 E051 COPD & Asthma (and my best advice for struggling) appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....
Jul 30, 2019•32 min
<< Click here to get 26 Derm questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Acanthosis Nigricans Typically occurs in African Americans Causes May be inherited May appear in a healthy individual May be directly related to an underlying health issue which is usually an endocrine disorder Insulin resistant disorders are most common DM […] The post S2 E050 Derm Misc for the PANCE/PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....
Jul 16, 2019•17 min
<< Click here to get 26 Derm questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Kaposi’s Sarcoma A systemic disease caused by herpes virus 8 Most often have lesions on the skin surface. Typically a very slow developing illness, but in conjunction with the AIDS virus it progresses very quickly. These lesions became linked […] The post S2 E049 Derm: Skin Cancer for the PANRE and PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....
Jul 02, 2019•24 min
Little red spots and gross blisters The post S2 E048 Vascular and blistering issues for the PANCE/PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Jun 18, 2019•23 min
demystifying TEN and SJS The post S2 E047 SJS/TEN for the PANCE or PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Jun 04, 2019•17 min
PANCE/PANRE review of Derm including burns and ulcers The post S2 E046 Derm integrity for the PANCE/PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
May 21, 2019•31 min
Derm viruses - chicken pox, herpes, warts and more The post S2 E045 Derm viruses appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
May 07, 2019•20 min
the six childhood exanthema The post S2 E044 Childhood Exanthem appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Mar 05, 2019•22 min
Erysipelas, Impetigo, Cellulitis The post S2 E043 Bacterial skin infections appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Feb 19, 2019•17 min
Derm Part 5 Moving right along The post S2 EO42 Spiders, Bugs and Fungal Infections (Yuck!) appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Feb 05, 2019•26 min
Derm part 4 The post S2 E041 Hair, Nails & Pigment Disorders appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Jan 22, 2019•19 min
<< Click here to get 26 Derm questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Acne Vulgaris Obstruction and inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands The most common skin disease affecting 80% of the US population Sebum is an oily secretion from the sebaceous glands How it happens Follicles get clogged with sebum […] The post S2 E040 Derm Part 3 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....
Jan 08, 2019•16 min
Papulosquamous disorders Conditions which present with both papule and scales Lichen simplex chronicus (not on 2019 blueprint) A skin disorder characterized by repetitive itching and scratching. This may be secondary to eczema, psoriasis, bug bites, psych disorders etc. Clinical Presentation & Physical Exam findings Itching Lichenified (leathery) skin with well defined borders Labs, Studies and […] The post S2 E039 Dermatology part 2 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....
Dec 11, 2018•19 min
Dermatology: The beginning vocab and what not The post S2 E038 Dermatology Part 1 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Nov 13, 2018•22 min
<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Dyslipidemia Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (lousy) Increased LDL correlates with an increased risk of heart disease. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) (happy) Increased HDL correlates with a decreased risk of heart disease. Triglycerides An increase in triglycerides is correlated to a an […] The post S2 E037 Lipids appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....
Oct 30, 2018•16 min
Covering Diabetes Type 2 The post S2 E036 DM2 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Oct 16, 2018•26 min
Diabetes type 1 and an important thing you can stop worrying about. The post S2 E035 Diabetes Type 1 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .
Oct 02, 2018•28 min
