Podcast Episode 98: Ten PANCE, PANRE, and Rotation Review Questions

Welcome to episode 98 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast.

Join me as I cover ten PANCE, PANRE, and EOR™ review questions from the Smarty PANCE Instagram/Facebook page and the smartypance.com board review website.

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The Audio PANCE/PANRE and EOR PA Board Review Podcast

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Podcast Episode 98: Ten PANCE/PANRE and EOR Topic Blueprint Questions

1. An 81-year-old female presents to the ER with acute onset of low back pain. She complains of bowel dysfunction and loss of sensation over her inner thighs. Physical exam reveals decreased lower extremity reflexes. Which of the following is the best diagnostic test for the likely diagnosis?

A. Lumbar radiographsB. MRI of the lumbosacral spineC. CSF fluid analysisD. Scoliosis studiesE. None of the above

2. Which of the following is the most common cause of Cushing syndrome?

A. IatrogenicB. Bronchogenic carcinomaC. Pituitary adenomaD. Adrenal adenomaE. Obesity

3. A 73-year-old female presents with facial flushing, wheezing, and watery diarrhea for a few months. Her symptoms are worsened by certain foods. Which of the following is the best initial diagnostic study to order for the suspected diagnosis?

A. 5-HIAA in urineB. Serum ACE levelsC. Chest radiographD. Upper endoscopyE. Bronchoscopy