Physician Assistant Exam Review

By Brian Wallace PA-C

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We review core medical knowledge on a continuous basis for the physician assistant preparing for the PANRE.

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122 Peripheral Nerve Disord...

12.05.2023

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, ...

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12.05.2023 122 Peripheral Nerve Disorders & how to keep getting better at what you do 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, ...
11.15.2023 121 Movement Disorders – Best episode ever 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 ...
10.24.2023 120 Movement Disorders 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 ...
10.19.2023 Next steps after failing the PANCE twice. We turn the tables here and a struggling graduate interviews me about how I can be of service to her.
10.10.2023 Unique Challenges In PA School 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 ...
10.05.2023 119 Headaches – Get These Right! 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 ...
09.26.2023 118: Brain Trauma & Memorizing Medication tip 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 ...
09.19.2023 PA Student Finds Her Way 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 ...
09.12.2023 116 Rheumatology Part 2: It’s Hard! << Get 25 musculoskeletal questions here –> www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/msk >>>>>
09.07.2023 115 Rheumatology Part 1 and a $2,500 giveaway 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 ...
08.24.2023 114: OA, Infections and Tumors & How to Know When You’re Done Studying <<<< 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 ...
08.08.2023 113: Spine Part 2 & A New Frame to Retain More of What You Learn 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 ...
07.04.2023 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 ...
06.21.2023 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 ...
05.24.2023 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 ...
05.11.2023 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 ...
04.16.2023 Bonus: 4 students Share Their Amazing Experience Registration for the 33 Days to Pass the PANCE May cohort closes TODAY! www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/33
04.15.2023 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
04.11.2023 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 ...
03.28.2023 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
01.12.2023 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 ...
12.28.2022 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 ...
12.14.2022 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 ...
10.11.2022 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 ...
09.21.2022 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 ...
08.09.2022 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 ...
07.19.2022 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 ...
06.28.2022 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 ...
06.15.2022 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 ...
06.07.2022 Dominate Medicine 008 Three topics today Reflection and repetition for success It’s vs Its What if you LOVED it?
05.17.2022 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
05.17.2022 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 ...
04.19.2022 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, ...
04.05.2022 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 ...
03.29.2022 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.
03.22.2022 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 – ...
03.15.2022 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 ...
03.08.2022 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 ...
03.01.2022 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.
02.23.2022 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 ...
02.15.2022 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.
02.08.2022 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 ...
02.01.2022 Dominate Medicine 003 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.
01.25.2022 S2 E091 Food issues & A Path to Growth 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 ...
01.18.2022 Things you’ve already got We’re covering the things you can work with and how to use them to your advantage.
01.11.2022 S2 E090 Metabolic Disorders and a new format 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 ...
01.04.2022 New Year New Show 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 ...
12.10.2021 S2 E089 Liver Cirrhosis and Studying in December 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 ...
11.17.2021 S2 E088 Hepatitis & the Valley Hepatitis An inflammation of the liver Acute hepatitis is less than six months. Chronic is greater than six months Causes Viruses Hep A Hep B Hep C Hep D Hep E And several others including CMV & Epstein Barr Alcohol ...
10.19.2021 S2 E087 Colon & Rectum & 3 Words That Might Change Everything Polyps An abnormal growth of soft tissue projecting from a mucous membrane They may be flat, sessile or pedunculated 95% of adenocarcinoma of the colon are thought to come from polyps Clinical Presentation Surveillance According to the American Cancer society ...

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