Physician Assistant Exam Review

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.

Dermatology: The beginning vocab and what not The post S2 E038 Dermatology Part 1 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< 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.

Covering Diabetes Type 2 The post S2 E036 DM2 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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.

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >>   Addison’s Disease Addison’s = Primary adrenocortical insufficiency More frequently in women than in men. Causes Autoimmune problem is 80% of the cause. TB Genetic disorders Removal of adrenals Adrenal infarct Etc. Clinical findings Sparse axillary and pubic hair […] The post S2 E034 Addison’s disease appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> The Hypothalamic, Pituitary Adrenal Axis In response to low serum cortisol or stress the hypothalamus secretes corticotropin releasing factor (CRF). In response to CRF the pituitary releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). In response to ACTH the adrenal glands secrete cortisol […] The post S2 E033 Cushing’s Syndrome appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Parathyroid There are four parathyroid glands located adjacent Produces parathyroid hormone (PTH) PTH increases calcium concentration in the bloodstream in response to low serum calcium Hyperparathyroidism Affects women 3:1 over men Primary Typically this is caused by an adenoma […] The post S2 E032 The Parathyroid appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >>   Thyroiditis Inflammation of the thyroid Hashimoto’s thyroiditis Also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis Subacute thyroiditis Also known as granulomatous thyroiditis, de Quervain’s thyroiditis and giant cell thyroiditis Thought to be caused by a virus. Postpartum thyroiditis Believed to […] The post S2 E031 Thyroiditis and Thyroid Cancer appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Disorders of the Thyroid Hormones TSH = thyroid stimulating hormone Created and secreted by the anterior pituitary T4 = thyroxine T3 = triiodothyronine Primary caused by disease in the thyroid Secondary Caused by diseases in the hypothalamus or pituitary […] The post S2 E30 Thyroid hyper-hypo appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Giant Cell Arteritis The post S2 E029 Arteries appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Today we discuss Veins and some crazy spartan ways to get your work done. The post S2 E028 Veins, Veins, Veins appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 22 Cardiology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Atherosclerosis Components of atherosclerosis Lipid deposition Fibrosis Calcifications Plaque in the intima of medium and large blood vessels Atherosclerosis is the number one cause of cardiac-related death and disability. Risk Factors HTN Dyslipidemia Smoking Diabetes Advancing age Family history […] The post S2 E027 Atherosclerosis and Dyslipidemia: A review for the PANC appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

The rest of heart murmurs The post S2 E026 Finishing up Heart Murmurs for the PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Intro to Murmurs The post S2 E025 Welcome Back & Let the Murmurs Begin appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

The dreaded topic of heart block and the #1 thing I recommend for the week of your exam. The post S2 E024 Heart Block for the PANCE or PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

PVCs, Tach, Torsades and more. The post S2 E023 Ventricular Rhythms appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 22 Cardiology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Atrial fibrillation Fibrillation Muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting WITHOUT coordination The most common chronic arrhythmia Onset is PSVT before becoming chronic First event will spontaneously convert 60% of the time within the first 24 hrs Risk Factors […] The post S2 E022 Afib & Aflutter appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Today we cover an introduction to arrhythmias and getting job in surgery The post S2 E021 Introduction to Conduction Disorders appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Covering MI and more.... The post S2 E20 Myocardial Infarction appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Discussing ischemia and attitude for the PANRE and the PANCE. The post S2 E019 Ischemia appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Learn how to finally figure out the Duke criteria. The post S2 E018 Endocarditis, Pericarditis and Tamponade appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

CHF and hypotension The post S2 E017 CHF and Hypotension appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Everything you need to know about treating hypertension to pass the PANCE or the PANRE The post S2 E016 Hypertension Medications appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Congenital Heart defects for the PANCE and PANRE The post S2 E015 Black Friday Deal & Congenital Heart Defects appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Hypertension and cardiomyopathy The post S2 E014 Cardiomyopathy and Hypertension appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

In this session we finish obgyn for the PANRE and the PANCE The post S2 E013 Contraception, Infertility and Breast Issues appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Ovarian Cysts Common findings and are often part of a normal menstrual cycle including follicular and corpus luteum cysts. The most common types of benign cysts found are serous and mucinous adenomas and teratomas or dermoid cysts. Postmenopausal cysts […] The post S2 E012 Ovaries and PID appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Your questions answered. 1) What do you think of live, 3-5 day review courses? 2) Do I need to order all new books for my PANRE if I have my old ones from my PANCE? 3) Where do I start? 4) What are your thoughts on the NCCPA / AAPA issues? 5) Do you offer discounts on your materials? 6) I'm in Dermatology. How am I ever going to pass the PANRE? The post S2 E011 Your Questions appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Today we cover endometriosis, fibroids, prolapse and more... The post S2 E010 Disorders of the Uterus for the PANCE and PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Cervical Dysplasia and Carcinoma Neoplasia is an abnormal growth of cells Dysplasia is an abnormal development typically with an excess of immature cells Cervical dysplasia and carcinoma have been linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) Risk factors Sexual activity increases […] The post S2 E009 A Review of Cervical and Vaginal Disorders for the PANCE and PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Menstrual cycle Follicular phase Day one of the cycle begins with menses Estrogen increases causing the uterine lining to thicken Follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) increases, stimulating the follicles On day two or three of the cycle one follicle in […] The post S2 E008 The Menstrual Cycle for the PANCE and PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Preterm Labor Labor is the the presence of uterine contractions which are strong and frequent enough to expel the products of conception from the uterus. Preterm labor is labor which occurs between 20 and 37 weeks. This is the […] The post S2 E007 Preterm Labor, Labor, Delivery & Postpartum problems for the PANCE and PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

A review of third trimester bleeding & ID in pregnancy for the PANCE and PANRE The post S2 E006 Third Trimester Bleeding & ID During Pregnancy for the PANCE and PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Rh Incompatibility Mother is Rh (-) and baby is Rh (+). Mother has potential to create anti Rh (+) antibodies. RBC’s do not cross the placenta, but IgG antibodies do. There must be a traumatic event when the fetus’s […] The post S2 E005: Rh Incompatibility and Eclampsia appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease The post S2 E004 Gestational Trophoblastic Disease appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

In this episode we cover abortions and ectopics and some new study tips The post S2 E003 Abortions and Ectopics appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Routine Prenatal Care Terminology Estimated date of confinement (EDC) Last menstrual period (LMP) Miscarriage/abortion (Ab) Gravida (G) = pregnancy Parity (P) = deliveries   Advanced Maternal Age (AMA) = >35 years old Shorthand A patient’s simplified OB history can […] The post S2 E002 OB Prenatal Care & Active vs Passive Studying appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Intro to season 2 The post S2 E001 Welcome Back appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

I'm giving way a $562 PANCE review package this week. Be sure to get you entry in before June 26th for the random drawing. Listen for details or go to www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/giveaway The post Win a $562 PANCE Review Package! appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

We cover over 50 review questions this week, come take a listen The post Episode 100 – This week we go through over 50 review questions appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 23 Psych questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Child Abuse Things you should know The physical, sexual or emotional maltreatment or neglect of a child or children Classification: Neglect Physical Abuse Psychological or Emotional Abuse Sexual Abuse: Several studies have shown that in North America Studies that […] The post Abuse, grief and suicide appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 23 Psych questions straight from my book, The Final Step >>   Substance Dependence Things you should know Use of one or more substances leads to a clinically significant impairment or distress Signs and Symptoms See Diagnosis below Diagnosis Physical assessment Laboratory test Toxicology screening – using either blood or […] The post Substance abuse, Acute Stress Disorder & Conduct disorder appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Personality Disorders!!! The post Personality Disorders appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

<< Click here to get 23 Psych questions straight from my book, The Final Step >>   Schizophrenia  Things you should know Patient exhibits abnormal behavior and is unable to differentiate real from imaginary. Chronic and debilitating Disruption of the usual balance of emotions and thinking M>F Signs and Symptoms Positive symptoms – Extra feelings […] The post Psychotic Disorders appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Sorry, but it’s not gonna happen this week. 🙁   The kids, my wife and I all have had bronchitis / sinus infection / pnuemonia who knows for about 2 weeks now. No end in site and I can’t speak long enough without coughing to do the show.   I’ll have one up as soon […] The post No show this week appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

In today's session we continue with Pysch covering ADHD and mood disorders. We also always do some quick review questions and study tips. The post ADHD and Mood Disorders appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Today we cover eating disorders and autism. The post Eating Disorders and Autism appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Today we begin psychology for the PANCE with anxiety disorders. The post Anxiety Disorders appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Here is my 3 part series on what to do the week before your PANCE or PANRE.               The post How to boost confidence and speed the week before your PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.