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Mary’s story is AMAZING. She was the Valedictorian o her high school She graduated Cum laude in 3 years from undergrad while working 30-35 hours per week. Then she got to PA school and got her first 20 on 100 point test. That was followed promptly by her first 10 on a 100 point test. […]

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Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Alcohol Use Disorder Definition/Overview Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Key Differentiators Test Alert Opioid Use Disorder Definition/Overview Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Key Differentiators Test Alert Stimulant Use Disorder (Cocaine, Amphetamines) Definition/Overview Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Key Differentiators […]

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Personality Disorders Definition/Overview Clusters High-Yield Management Principles Cluster A: Odd / Eccentric (Mad) Paranoid Personality Disorder Definition/Overview Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Key Differentiators Test Alert Schizoid Personality Disorder Definition/Overview Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Key Differentiators Test Alert Schizotypal Personality Disorder Definition/Overview Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, […]

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Full Transcript (click to expand) All right, hello and welcome to episode 137 of the Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast. Today, we’re going to be covering psychotic disorders and dissociative disorders and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, easier for me to say. So, this is a section that has killed me on my PANCE, on my PANRE. […]

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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Clinical Presentation Inattention (≥6 symptoms if ≤16; ≥5 if ≥17): Hyperactivity/Impulsivity (≥6 symptoms if ≤16; ≥5 if ≥17): Functional impairment required (academic, social, occupational). Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment First-line: Stimulants (most effective) Non-stimulant alternatives Non-pharmacologic Key Differentiators Test Alert Autism Spectrum […]

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Bipolar and Related Disorders Chronic mood disorder with episodes of mania/hypomania and depression.Onset typically late teens–20s. Equal in men/women. Strong genetic predisposition. Clinical Presentation Bipolar I Disorder Bipolar II Disorder Cyclothymic Disorder Hallmark exam clues Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment First-line (mood stabilizers): Adjunctive / Antipsychotics: Antidepressants: Non-pharmacologic: Key Differentiators Bipolar I vs. […]

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies & Imaging Treatment & Management Panic Disorder Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies & Imaging Treatment & Management Phobias Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies & Imaging Treatment & Management Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies & Imaging Treatment & Management High-Yield Facts Full Transcript (click to expand) Hello and […]

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Full Transcript (click to expand) Hello and welcome to the Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast. This is episode 133. We’re moving into psych and behavior. Today, this evening, we have a lovely topic for you, including abuse, violence, and trauma disorders. All right. My name is Brian Wallace. I’m the host and creator here at […]

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Full Transcript (click to expand) Hello and welcome to the Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast. This is Season 2, Episode 132, where we’re going to be finishing up neuro with neoplasms. My name is Brian Wallace. I’m the host and creator here at Physician Assistant Exam Review. And if you’re new to the show, when […]

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Cauda Equina Syndrome • Neurosurgical emergency due to compression of cauda equina nerve roots, usually from disc herniation, tumor, or trauma Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Key Differentiators Epidural Abscess • • Spinal epidural infection commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Key Differentiators […]

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