Physician Assistant Exam Review

CHF and hypotension The post S2 E017 CHF and Hypotension appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Everything you need to know about treating hypertension to pass the PANCE or the PANRE The post S2 E016 Hypertension Medications appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Congenital Heart defects for the PANCE and PANRE The post S2 E015 Black Friday Deal & Congenital Heart Defects appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Hypertension and cardiomyopathy The post S2 E014 Cardiomyopathy and Hypertension appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

In this session we finish obgyn for the PANRE and the PANCE The post S2 E013 Contraception, Infertility and Breast Issues appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Ovarian Cysts Common findings and are often part of a normal menstrual cycle including follicular and corpus luteum cysts. The most common types of benign cysts found are serous and mucinous adenomas and teratomas or dermoid cysts. Postmenopausal cysts are presumed to be malignant until proven otherwise. Clinical Presentation Pain Abnormal menstrual changes Incidental finding […] The post S2...

Your questions answered. 1) What do you think of live, 3-5 day review courses? 2) Do I need to order all new books for my PANRE if I have my old ones from my PANCE? 3) Where do I start? 4) What are your thoughts on the NCCPA / AAPA issues? 5) Do you offer discounts on your materials? 6) I'm in Dermatology. How am I ever going to pass the PANRE? The post S2 E011 Your Questions appeared first on Phy...

Today we cover endometriosis, fibroids, prolapse and more... The post S2 E010 Disorders of the Uterus for the PANCE and PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Cervical Dysplasia and Carcinoma Neoplasia is an abnormal growth of cells Dysplasia is an abnormal development typically with an excess of immature cells Cervical dysplasia and carcinoma have been linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) Risk factors Sexual activity increases risk for exposure to HPV The younger the age of first intercourse the greater the risk […] The post S2 E009 A Review of C...

Menstrual cycle Follicular phase Day one of the cycle begins with menses Estrogen increases causing the uterine lining to thicken Follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) increases, stimulating the follicles On day two or three of the cycle one follicle in the ovary becomes dominant About day 14 a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) causes the dominant […] The post S2 E008 The Menstrual Cycle for...

Preterm Labor Labor is the the presence of uterine contractions which are strong and frequent enough to expel the products of conception from the uterus. Preterm labor is labor which occurs between 20 and 37 weeks. This is the leading cause of neonatal mortality in the United States. Risk factors Multiple gestation (approximately 10% of […] The post S2 E007 Preterm Labor, Labor, Delivery &#0...

A review of third trimester bleeding & ID in pregnancy for the PANCE and PANRE The post S2 E006 Third Trimester Bleeding & ID During Pregnancy for the PANCE and PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

Rh Incompatibility Mother is Rh (-) and baby is Rh (+). Mother has potential to create anti Rh (+) antibodies. RBC’s do not cross the placenta, but IgG antibodies do. There must be a traumatic event when the fetus’s blood comes in contact with the mother’s blood to trigger antibody production. Uterine trauma Amniocentesis Delivery […] The post S2 E005: Rh Incompatibility and Eclampsia appear...

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease The post S2 E004 Gestational Trophoblastic Disease appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

In this episode we cover abortions and ectopics and some new study tips The post S2 E003 Abortions and Ectopics appeared first on 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...

Intro to season 2 The post S2 E001 Welcome Back appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review .

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 .