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Physician Assistant Exam Review

We review core medical knowledge on a continuous basis for the physician assistant preparing for the PANRE.
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112: The Spine Part 1 – Learning vs memorizing

<<<< Get 25 Musculoskeletal Questions pulled straight from the book that’s helped thousands of PA students, The Final Step. Click here www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/msk >>>>> Low Back Pain – Strains and Sprains Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Herniated disc Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Cauda equina syndrome Clinical Presentation […] The post 112: The Spine Part 1 – Learning vs...

Jul 04, 202325 min

111: Upper Extremity Part 2 & an Exercise to Boost your Scores

For musculoskeletal questions pulled straight from The Final Step click here www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/msk Shoulder Separation (AC joint sprain) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Shoulder Dislocation Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Nursemaid’s elbow Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Elbow fracture Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and […] The post 111: Upper Extremi...

Jun 21, 202331 min

110: Upper Extremity Part 1

25 Musculoskeletal questions straight from The Final Step – Click here Upper extremity Osteoarthritis of the AC Joint Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Rotator cuff Impingement and Rotator Cuff Tear Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Lateral Epicondylitis = Tennis Elbow Medial Epicondylitis = Golfer’s Elbow Carpal Tunnel […] The post 110: Upper Extremity Part 1 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

May 24, 202325 min

109: Knees, Foot & Ankle and Something Special Next Week

25 Musculoskeletal questions straight from The Final Step – Click here Disorders of the Knee Fractures & Dislocations Osgood-Schlatter Disease Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Meniscus Injury Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Posterior […] The post 109: Knees, Foot & Ankle and Something Special Next...

May 11, 202339 min

Bonus: 4 students Share Their Amazing Experience

Registration for the 33 Days to Pass the PANCE May cohort closes TODAY! www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/33 The post Bonus: 4 students Share Their Amazing Experience appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Apr 16, 20231 hr 9 min

33 Days to Pass Your PANCE – Live discussion group

Two students who knocked it out of the park come on to tell their stories. Even if your a PRE PA you’ll get a lot out of this Special Bonus epsisode The post 33 Days to Pass Your PANCE – Live discussion group appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Apr 15, 20231 hr 2 min

108: Lower Extremity

25 Musculoskeletal questions straight from The Final Step – Click here Learn more about the 33 Days Program and the success alumni have had www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/youtube www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/33 Fracture Care Disorders of the Hip Avascular necrosis of the femoral head Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Clinical Presentation Labs, […] The post 108: Lower Extremity appeared first on Physician Ass...

Apr 11, 202331 min

107: Perinatal Infections and How to Keep Getting Better

Congenital varicella Treatment Neonatal Herpes Simplex Clinical Presentation Labs and Studies Treatment Human papillomavirus Zika virus Transmission Clinical Presentation in Adults Clinical Presentation in Neonates Labs and Studies Treatment The post 107: Perinatal Infections and How to Keep Getting Better appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

Mar 28, 202324 min

106: Childhood Exanthems, Rabies, Mumps and Creating Stronger Memories

Exanthem – widespread rash There are six childhood exanthems. Four of them are viral. Rubeola (Measles) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Rubella (German Measles) Clinical Presentation Treatment Erythema Infectiosum Clinical Presentation Treatment Roseola Clinical Presentation Treatment Mumps Clinical Presentation Labs and Studies Treatment Rabies Clinical Presentation Labs and Studies Treatment The post 106: Childhood Exanthems, Rabies, Mumps and Creating ...

Jan 12, 202325 min

105: HIV & Things That Make You Itch and Burn

Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox) Clinical Presentation Physical exam findings Diagnosis Treatment Varicella Zoster (Shingles) Clinical Presentation Physical exam findings Diagnosis Treatment Human Papillomavirus Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment HIV / AIDS Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment The post 105: HIV & Things That Make You Itch and Burn appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

Dec 28, 202230 min

104: Viruses & looking into 2023 and when the 33 Days cohorts will be offered

Cytomegalovirus Infection (CMV) Clinical Presentation Neonatal signs and symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Epstein-Barr Clinical Presentation Physical exam findings Diagnosis Treatment Herpes Simplex Types 1 & 2 Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Influenza Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment The post 104: Viruses & looking into 2023 and when the 33 Days cohorts will be offered appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam...

Dec 14, 202231 min

103: Spirochetes and TB – If these have you confused, let’s get it sorted it out

Lyme Disease Borrelia burgdorferi Transmitted by a deer tick bite – it takes between 36 and 48 hours to transfer the bacteria The deer tick is found in high grass or wooded areas Signs and Symptoms Early localized stage (about 1 week after the bite) Erythema Migrans – Bull’s eye rash (about 1 week after […] The post 103: Spirochetes and TB – If these have you confused, let’s get it sorted it out appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

Oct 11, 202247 min

102: Parasites and Change Your Approach

Pinworms Found all over the globe Eggs are initially swallowed. Worms live in the cecum and females travel through the anus at night in order to lay their eggs Clinical Presentation Few symptoms especially at first Itching around the anus Restless sleep Abdominal Pain Nausea Diagnosis Worms may be visible with examination at night or […] The post 102: Parasites and Change Your Approach appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

Sep 21, 202226 min

101: Fungal infections, Test Questions and The 33 Days Program

Candidiasis May affect the skin and/or the mucous membranes of the mouth, intestines, or the vagina Risk Factors Poor hygiene Hot and humid environment Antibiotic therapy Immunosuppression Clinical Presentation Oropharyngeal candidiasis – (thrush) Sore and painful mouth Burning mouth or tongue Dysphagia Thick, whitish patches on the oral mucosa Diffuse erythema and white patches that […] The post 101: Fungal infections, Test Questions and The 33 Days Program appeared first on Physician Assistant...

Aug 09, 202241 min

100: Bacterial Infections Part 2 & an app I’m loving

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever A tick borne disease Rickettsia rickettsii Causes small vessel vasculitis Can cause serious damage to internal organs, can be lethal My be found throughout the Western Hemisphere Clinical Presentation Initial symptoms High Fever Nausea / vomiting Severe headache Muscle pain Later signs and symptoms Maculopapular rash, occurs 2-5 days after fever, […] The post 100: Bacterial Infections Part 2 & an app I’m loving appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

Jul 19, 202224 min

099: Infectious Disease Part 2 & When It isn’t Easy

Gonococcal Infections Neisseria gonorrhoeae – Gram negative intracellular diplococci Infects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women, and the urethra in women and men Can also infect the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, eyes, and anus secondary to direct inoculation. Systemic gonococcal infection or disseminated […] The post 099: Infectious Disease Part 2 & When It isn’t Easy appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam R...

Jun 28, 202220 min

098: Bacterial Infection Part

Botulism Clostridium botulinum – anaerobic organism Toxin inhibits the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction Infant botulism Between the ages of 2 and 6 months Floppy baby Caused by ingesting spores – No honey during first one year of life Adult botulism Caused by ingesting spore Canned food Wound botulism Medical emergency, can be […] The post 098: Bacterial Infection Part appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

Jun 15, 202231 min

Dominate Medicine 008

Three topics today Reflection and repetition for success It’s vs Its What if you LOVED it? The post Dominate Medicine 008 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Jun 07, 202216 min

33 Days to Pass Your PANCE June Cohort – Part 2

this is part two of the live event for 33 Days to Pass the PANCE The post 33 Days to Pass Your PANCE June Cohort – Part 2 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

May 17, 202230 min

33 Days to Pass Your PANCE June Cohort – Part 1

The 33 Days program is designed to get you the best possible score you can get on the PANCE. That’s my goal. The first ever cohort was completed in April and that group is doing fantastic. I’ll be hosting another cohort beginning on June 1st. If your exam is coming up in July, August or […] The post 33 Days to Pass Your PANCE June Cohort – Part 1 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

May 17, 202228 min

S2 E097 Genitourinary Neoplasms and a small hack to help you through school

Bladder carcinoma Bladder cancer is 3x as likely in men than women Transitional cell carcinoma is > 90% of bladder cancers. Risk Factors Smoking!! Chronic irritation Clinical Presentation – Bloody urine is the most common presenting symptom Pyuria Dysuria Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Urinalysis shows hematuria U/S, CT, MRI […] The post S2 E097 Genitourinary Neoplasms and a small hack to help you through school appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

Apr 19, 202223 min

S2 E096 Infectious Disorders of the Urinary Tract

Urinary Tract Infection Risk Factors Females are more prone than males Diabetes Obesity Sexual Activity Clinical Presentation Burning with urination Frequency May present with strangely in elderly Diagnosis Symptoms alone may be enough U/A Cultures Treatment – Several different options for antibiotic treatment Cephalexin (Keflex) Fluoroquinolones Bactrim is becoming less effective due to resistant organisms […] The post S2 E096 Infectious Disorders of the Urinary Tract appeared first on Physicia...

Apr 05, 202217 min

DoM 007 Rotations and feeling down

This week we tackle a listener question about a surgical rotation, and a new framework for handling the down days. You go this. We’ll tackle it together. The post DoM 007 Rotations and feeling down appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Mar 29, 202225 min

S2 E095 Urology Problems & how to beat the PANCE

Cryptorchidism One or both of the testes absent from the scrotum Risk factors Premature birth Low birth weight Clinical Presentation Routine pediatric exam Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings – Provider is unable to palpate one or both testicles – U/S MRI Treatment Initially watchful waiting. The majority will descend […] The post S2 E095 Urology Problems & how to beat the PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

Mar 22, 202226 min

Dominate Medicine 006

We cover three topics today to help you navigate your way through school. How long do you scrub at the scrub sink? A slight twist on setting goals that will help your brain get it done And some advice from my kids pitching coach about trying harder You’re going to get a lot out of […] The post Dominate Medicine 006 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

Mar 15, 202217 min

S2 E094 Male genitalia, Studying for test questions and understanding the PANCE

Not on GU? Listen to this one anyway. There’s so much to unpack here. One of the best episodes I’ve ever recorded. It doesn’t matter if your on GU or not. Give it a listen. Erectile dysfunction Clinical Presentation Usually a routine physical exam and direct questioning Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings […] The post S2 E094 Male genitalia, Studying for test questions and understanding the PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

Mar 08, 202243 min

Dominate Medicine 005 Rotations and the 2% rule

The number one question I’ve gotten over the past two weeks and a lesson on statistics from my PA school genetics professor that you might enjoy. The post Dominate Medicine 005 Rotations and the 2% rule appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Mar 01, 202213 min

S2 E093 The Bladder & how to make your work better

Genitourinary system (Male and Female) When the say Reproductive System (Male and Female) – they mean Female genitals and reproduction. We cover the female breast, pregnancy, the cervix, mensuration the ovary and uterine and vaginal problems. When they say Genitourinary system (Male and Female) they mean urinary system and male genitals. We cover the bladder, […] The post S2 E093 The Bladder & how to make your work better appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

Feb 23, 202233 min

Dominate Medicine 004

Everyone else talks about what to learn. Here we talk about how to learn. An Important lesson I learned from my college physicis professor about learning and one of the best ways to solidify what you’ve learned. The post Dominate Medicine 004 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Feb 15, 202215 min

S2 E092 Hernias, Diarrhea and Study Tips

Hernias The movement of an organ through the wall which normally contains it Reducible hernia – the hernia sac may be pushed back into place Incarcerated hernia – the hernia sac may not be pushed back into place Strangulated hernia – a hernia whose blood supply has been cut off […] The post S2 E092 Hernias, Diarrhea and Study Tips appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review ....

Feb 08, 202233 min
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