An inspirational story for anyone who’s struggling and isn’t sure how to make it all work. The post From At Risk to Crushing It! appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.By Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast

Grab your Neuro Rapid Review Questions Grab your Neuro Rapid Review Questions More Neuro for the PANCE 122 Peripheral Nerve Disorders & how to keep getting better at what you do 121 Movement Disorders – Best episode ever 120 Movement Disorders 119 Headaches – Get These Right! 118: Brain Trauma & Memorizing Medication tip Or […] The post 123 Seizure…

At Physician Assistant Exam Review, we are dedicated to moving students from struggle and stress to success and confidence using progressive, nontraditional strategies. Through advanced learning techniques, optimized test-taking practices, and peak performance strategies for high-stakes exams like the PANCE, we ensure students achieve the grades th…

Click here to get the active study guide for movement disorders – It’s amazing! Essential Tremor Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Huntington’s Disease Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings …

Grab your Neuro Rapid Review Questions I created an Active Study Guide for this episode with Sticky Stories, PANCE questoins and more. Click here to get it. Cerebral Palsy Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Differential Diagnosis Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Labs, Stu…

We turn the tables here and a struggling graduate interviews me about how I can be of service to her. The post Next steps after failing the PANCE twice. appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.By Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast

A fantastic episode packed with ideas for the time strapped student who feels like they’re the only one. Ada knocked it out of the park. Grab a notebook and pen because you’re going to want to take notes during this one. The post Unique Challenges In PA School appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.…

Grab your Neuro Rapid Review Questions Cluster Headache Extremely painful unilateral headaches which occur in clusters throughout the day and may continue for months. Pain is on the level with passing kidney stones and childbirth. Ther term cluster refers to the fact that symptoms are cyclical or come in clusters Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies…

Grab your Neuro Rapid Review Questions Concussion A concussion, also known as minor or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), results from head trauma causing blunt injury to the brain. Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Post-concussion Syndrome (PCS) Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is th set o symptoms that can p…

Something extraordinary for you this week: recent grad and PANCE passer Heather Hyon, PA-C joins me today. I wanted to bring her on because her journey was not a straight line. It had a lot of ups and downs and bumps and bruises along the way. You can hear in her voice the emotion of […] The post PA Student Finds Her Way appeared first on Physician…

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Find out more and register for the giveaway here. www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/give Muscle and Connective Tissue Pain (Fibromyalgia) Muscle and Connective Tissue Pain (Fibromyalgia) Muscle and connective tissue pain, also known as myalgia and myofascial pain syndrome, is a condition characterized by widespread pain and discomfort in the mus…

<<<< 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 >>>>> Osteoarthritis Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Acute/chronic osteomyelitis Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exa…

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Kyphosis (Humpback) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Scoliosis Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Risk factors Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies…

<<<< 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 Ph…

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 …

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 Me…

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 Clini…

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.By Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast

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.By Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast

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 Ex…

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…

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 Presenta…

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 Fin…

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 Findin…

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 the…

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 1…

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 Dif…

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, o…

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 …

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…

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.By Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast

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.By Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast

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 a…

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 …

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 B…

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.By Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast

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 Urol…

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 Assis…

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, S…

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.By Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast

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 t…

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.By Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast

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…

What your schools do for you and what they don’t do for you. WW II general known for winning at all costs gives his ideas on how to win. The post Dominate Medicine 003 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.By Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast

Food Allergies Gluten intolerance Gluten – a protein found in some grains like wheat, barley and rye Celiac disease occurs in 1-2% – https://www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/e85-small-bowel-and-a-job-hunt-tip/ Gluten sensitivity or intolerance 0.5-13% Gluten intolerance does create an immune response, but it does not obviously damage the vili i…

We’re covering the things you can work with and how to use them to your advantage. The post Things you’ve already got appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.By Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast

G6PD Deficiency X- linked recessive More commonly found in Males African Americans Asians Patients of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern decent Increases RBC susceptibility to breakdown Specific triggers lead to cellular breakdown Bacterial or viral infection Fava beans which may be found in flour Drugs Aspirin Antimalarials Sulfonamides Methylene blu…

I’ve been thinking for a while about changing the format of the PAER Podcast. I want to give you what you want, but also make sure I cover what’s going to help you the most. I explain everything in today’s episode. Take a listen here or wherever you listen to the show. The post New Year New Show appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.…

Cirrhosis (End Stage Liver Disease) Cirrhosis is a fibrosis or scaring of the liver. Normally functioning liver tissue is replaced with non functioning scar tissue over time. Typically an insidious onset over months or years Portal hypertension and decreased liver function cause most of the symptoms of cirrhosis Risk Factors/Causes Chronic hepatiti…