Physician Assistant Exam Review

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 be written using the common abbreviations Gravida (number of pregnancies) = G Parity (number of births) […] The p...

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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 .

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 as many as  25% of women and 12% of men have experienced sexual abuse as a […] The post Abuse, grief and suicide appeared fir...

  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 urine sample Psychological assessment using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) One may have [&#8230...

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

  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 or behaviors which are usually not present Delusions and paranoia Hallucinations Irrational, bizarre or odd state...

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 .