Episode 49: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast – Comprehensive Audio Quiz

Welcome to episode 49 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.

Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).

This week we will be covering 10 general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint.

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Episode 49 PANCE and PANRE Podcast Quiz

The following 10 questions are linked to NCCPA Content Blueprint lessons from the SmartyPANCE PANCE and PANRE board review website. If you are a member and login you will be able to view this content.

1. Which of the following clinical findings would be seen in a patient with food poisoning caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

A. Ingestion of mayonnaise-based salads 48 hours earlier
B. Bloody diarrhea with mucus for one week
C. Abdominal cramps and vomiting for 48 hours
D. High fever for 1 week

Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning is part of the NCCPA Content Blueprint GI and Nutrition which accounts for 10% of the exam

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2. Which of the following diagnostic tests should be ordered initially to evaluate for suspected deep venous thrombosis

A. Venogram
B. Arteriogram
C. Duplex ultrasound
D. Impedance plethysmography

Venous thrombosis is part of the NCCPA Cardiology Content Blueprint and represents 16% of the exam

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3. A patient presents with signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome. Extensive diagnostic evaluation reveals an ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma. First-line therapy should consist of

A. pituitary radiation
B. medical adrenalectomy
C. transsphenoidal resection of the tumor
D. amiloride (Midamor)

Cushings disease is part of the NCCPA Content Blueprint Endocrinology which represents 6% of your exam

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4. A 26-year-old man is stung by a bee, and shortly thereafter, a wheal develops at the site of the sting. He soon feels flushed and develops hives, rhinorrhea, and tightness in the chest. He is seen in the urgent care center. Immediate therapy should be to

A. transfer him to a local hospital emergency department
B. apply a cold compress to site of the sting
C. administer subcutaneous epinephrine
D. administer oral albuterol

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5. An 18-year-old sexually active female was seen in the student health clinic 1 week ago for a sore throat. A streptococcal antigen test was positive, and she was given a prescription for oral penicillin. After 3 days, she stopped her medication because she felt better. She now presents with a severe sore throat. On physical examination, she has a temperature of 102.6° F (39.2° C), marked pharyngeal erythema, medial deviation of the soft palate on the left, tender left anterior cervical adenopathy, and a "hot potato" voice. The rest of her history and physical examination are unremarkable. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Recurrent streptococcal pharyngitis
B. Infectious mononucleosis
C. Gonococcal pharyngitis
D. Peritonsillar abscess

Peritonsillar abscess is covered as part of the NCCPA Content Blueprint EENT which accounts for 6% of your exam

View this ReelDx patient video case ~4d pain back of throat; swelling; difficulty swallowing

SmartyPANCE ReelDx + members can view this real-world case!

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6. Which of the following would provide the most specific information regarding the functional cardiac status in a patient with chronic heart failure?

A. Electrocardiogram
B. Chest x-ray
C. Serum electrolytes
D. Echocardiogram

Heart Failure is covered as part of the NCCPA Content Blueprint Cardiology and accounts for 16% of the exam

View this SMARTYPANCE ReelDx patient video case: 45-year-old female with difficulty breathing; edema; 8/10 chest pain and whole-body pain

SmartyPANCE ReelDx + members can view this real-world case!

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7. A 33-year-old female presents for follow-up of her Pap smear that showed a low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. Reflex HPV testing is positive. Which of the following is the most appropriate diagnostic procedure?

A. Cone biopsy
B. Aspiration needle biopsy
C. Dilation and curettage
D. Colposcopy-directed biopsy

Cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer are covered as part of the NCCPA Content Blueprint Reproductive system and accounts for 8% of your exam

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8. A decrease in the fetal heart rate (FHR) occurring late during contractions is noted. The FHR returns to the baseline slowly after the uterine contraction. The physician assistant should be alerted to the possibility of

A. pelvic dystocia
B. precipitous labor
C. fetal head compression
D. placental insufficiency

Fetal distress is covered as part of the NCCPA Content Blueprint Reproductive system and accounts for 8% of your exam

SmartyPANCE ReelDx + members can view this real-world case!

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9. A 36-year-old patient with cardiomyopathy secondary to viral myocarditis develops fatigue, increasing dyspnea, and lower extremity edema over the past 3 days. He denies fever. A chest x-ray shows no significant increase in heart size but reveals prominence of the superior pulmonary vessels. Based on these clinical findings, which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Heart failure
B. Subacute bacterial endocarditis
C. Pulmonary embolus
D. Pneumonia

Heart Failure is covered as part of the NCCPA Content Blueprint Cardiology and accounts for 16% of the exam

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10. Which of the following is the first-line treatment for symptomatic bradyarrhythmias due to sick sinus syndrome (SSS)?

A. Permanent pacemaker
B. Radiofrequency ablation
C. Antiarrhythmics
D. Anticoagulation therapy

Sick sinus syndrome is covered as part of the NCCPA Cardiology Content Blueprint which is 16% of your exam

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