Physician Assistant Exam Review

This week I’m bringing you an amazing person and an amazing interview. The interview with Alana in Episode 061 about her first failing and then passing her PANCE was so good I decided to put together another interview. This week, for the second ever interview on the PAER podcast, I have an amazing member of […] The post S2 E067 Failing PA School appeared first on Physician Assistant Ex...

Vascular disorders Retinal Artery Occlusion Causes & Predisposing Factors Clot Sclerosis HTN DM Atrial Fibrillation Temporal arteritis Clinical Presentation ACUTE vision loss Partial Complete NO PAIN Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Fundal exam Optic atrophy Pale disc Cherry red spot – its actually that the rest of the retina is pale Boxcarring- narrowing of […] The post S2 E066...

Blowout Fracture A fracture of the orbit Clinical Presentation “I got my face smashed in!” Ecchymosis Difficulty with vertical eye movement Diplopia Infraorbital anesthesia secondary to trauma to the infraorbital nerve Swelling Subconjunctival hemorrhage Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings X-ray – orbital floor fracture may show Teardrop sign. This is herniated orbital contents. Get [&#...

Neuro-Ophthalmologic Disorders Nystagmus An involuntary rhythmic eye movement Patient is usually unaware that it’s happening, but may have blurred vision Causes Congenital neurological problem Trauma Stroke Multiple Sclerosis Inner ear inflammation Alcohol Sudden head movements Looking out a train window etc Clinical Presentation Dizziness/Vertigo N/V Involuntary rhythmic eye movement Up and down...

Blepharitis An infection of the eyelid Acute blepharitis is most commonly caused by Staph May be viral Seborrheic dermatitis or acne rosacea can also cause blepharitis Clinical Presentation Eyelid Loss of eyelashes Red Itchy Burning Scaly Swollen Labs and Studies Slit lamp Treatment Seborrheic dermatitis Clean off scales from Warm wet washcloth with a mild […] The post S2 E063 The Eyeball Pa...

We start the eyeball today with conjunctivitis The post S2 E062 The Eyeball Part 1 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

I discuss with Alana what happens after you fail your PANCE. The post S2 EP 061 What to do When You Fail The PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Other Pulmonary Disease Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Severe inflammation of the lung tissue which impairs gas exchange secondary to acute injury secondary to pulmonary edema Without treatment 90% of patients will die Things associated with the onset of ARDS The majority of ARDS cases are seen in these settings Sepsis Severe trauma Aspiration of […] The post S2 E060 Pulmonology...

Lung Cancer #1 cause of cancer related deaths 85% of cases are associated with smoking Multiple exposure and exposure to other toxins increases risk Five year survival rate is 15% Small Cell and Non Small Cell Complications SVC syndrome Compression of the vena cava Pancoast Tumor Tumor at the apex of lung causing shoulder pain […] The post S2 E059 Pulm Neoplastic Disease appeared first on Ph...

Influenza Influenza is an orthomyxovirus Most commonly seen during the fall and winter Incubation period of 18-72 hours Secondary diseases are a major concern Pneumonia Reye’s syndrome Children under 18 Biggest risk factors are having the Flu or Varicella and being treated with aspirin 30% fatality rate Clinical Presentation Sudden onset of symptoms Fever/Chills Malaise […] The post S2 E058...

Acute bronchitis Infection of the large bronchi Most often caused by a virus RSV Rhinovirus Influenza 5-10% are bacterial Usually follows a URI Clinical Presentation Shortness of breath Cough can last for more than three weeks Wheezing Fever Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Prolonged expiration Wheezing or rhonchi X-ray showing hyperinflation of the lungs […] The post S2 E057 Pulmona...

Pneumonia Community Acquired Pneumonia From oxford dictionary – Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Inflammation may affect both lungs ( double pneumonia ), one lung ( single pneumonia ), or only certain lobes ( lobar pneumonia ). Causes include Streptococcus pneumoniae […] The post S2 E056 Pneumonia appear...

PA WEEK! and pulmonary HTN, PE and more The post S2 E055 Pulmonary Circ and PA WEEK! appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Pneumothorax with a touch of decreasing your stress level The post S2 E054 Pleural disease for the PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Restrictive Pulmonary Disease Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis The development of scar tissue within the lungs Clinical presentation Dyspnea Dry cough Chest discomfort Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Fine crackles at the bases may be present FEV1 is reduced FVC is reduced Lung volumes are reduced Chest x-ray may not be helpful CT Wedge biopsy Treatment […] The post S2 E053 Restrictive...

Knowing your key terms might not be enough?? The post S2 E052 CF & why key terms aren’t enough appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Obstructive Lung Diseases Spirometry The most used pulmonary function test. It measures volume and speed of exhalation and inspiration. Total lung capacity (TLC) The volume of the lungs at maximal inflation Tidal volume The volume of air moved into and out of the lungs during normal resting respirations Vital Capacity The volume of air exhaled […] The post S2 E051 COPD & Asthma (and my...

Acanthosis Nigricans Typically occurs in African Americans Causes May be inherited May appear in a healthy individual May be directly related to an underlying health issue which is usually an endocrine disorder Insulin resistant disorders are most common DM type 2 PCOS Hypo or hyperthyroidism Cushing’s disease Acromegaly Clinical Presentation Brown or black poorly defined […] The post S2 E05...

Kaposi’s Sarcoma A systemic disease caused by herpes virus 8 Most often have lesions on the skin surface. Typically a very slow developing illness, but in conjunction with the AIDS virus it progresses very quickly. These lesions became linked directly with AIDS during the 1980’s. Clinical Presentation Skin lesions Flat or raised Purple Widespread or […] The post S2 E049 Derm: Skin Cancer for...

Little red spots and gross blisters The post S2 E048 Vascular and blistering issues for the PANCE/PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

demystifying TEN and SJS The post S2 E047 SJS/TEN for the PANCE or PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

PANCE/PANRE review of Derm including burns and ulcers The post S2 E046 Derm integrity for the PANCE/PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Derm viruses - chicken pox, herpes, warts and more The post S2 E045 Derm viruses appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

the six childhood exanthema The post S2 E044 Childhood Exanthem appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Erysipelas, Impetigo, Cellulitis The post S2 E043 Bacterial skin infections appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .