Welcome to episode 89 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA 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 Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 70
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of multiple myeloma? A. elevated serum calcium B. osteoporosis C. “punched out” osseous lesions D. plasma cell infiltration of bone marrow E. hypogammaglobulinemia Answer: E. hypogammaglobulinemia MM is a HYPERgammaglobulinemia – all of the other findings occur in MM Help Support The Physician Assistant Life for […]
I Want to Know if I am Making the Right Choice to be a Physician Assistant?
Let me guess, you’re asking yourself . . . “Am I am making the right choice of becoming a physician assistant over a doctor?” “Am I letting myself down?” “Am I selling out?” “Am I letting my family down?” “Am I giving in?” “Am I taking the easier road?” I know how important these questions […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 29
Upon review of an EKG you notice periodic, repetitively absent QRS complexes and “grouped beating.” Which of the following is the explanation? A. Third degree heart block B. Mobitz Type II heart block C. Mobitz Type I heart block D. first degree heart block E. sinus tachycardia Answer: C, Mobitz Type I heart block I […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 49
A 35 year-old male complains of acute left eye pain immediately after he struck a nail with a hammer. On examination, you note that the left pupil is elliptical. What diagnostic test/procedure will most likely confirm your diagnostic suspicion? A. flourescein staining of the ey B. pressing on the globe to assess intraocular pressure C. […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 67
A 2 month-old febrile male is brought to your facility to be evaluated for loss of appetite, irritability, and an acute petechial rash. Rectal temperature is 102.8F. Which of the following diagnostic studies is the most important in this child’s evaluation? A. white blood count and differentia B. urinalysis C. CSF analysis D. serum glucose […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 71
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for the development of osteoporosis? A. low testosterone levels in men B. low levels of physical activity C. inadequate dietary protein D. cigarette smoking E. chronic corticosteroid use Answer: C, inadequate dietary protein Low dietary Calcium, not protein, is a risk factor for osteoporosis. All of the […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 30
A 14 month-old female is brought to your office with a 3-day history of a fever of 104 degrees rectally. Suddenly, today, the fever stopped and a rash developed. Examination reveals a diffuse, fine, maculopapular rash. Presently, the child does not appear ill. The most likely diagnosis is: A. Rubella B. Rubeola C. erythema infectiosum […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 50
This drug causes gingival hyperplasia and hirsutism. At high doses it can cause nystagmus, ataxia and diplopia. Which drug is best described by these statements A. aspirin B. acetaminophen C. acyclovir D. phenytoin E. valproic acid Answer: D, phenytoin Dilantin (phenytoin) causes these typical symptoms Help Support The Physician Assistant Life for FREE! This is […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 68
Your 27 year-old sister is visiting and requests you to provide refills of dexamethasone and homotropine ophthalmic drops for her. What condition is most likely being treated? A. conjunctivitis B. glaucoma C. iritis D. Herpes keratitis E. blepharitis Answer: C, iritis Iritis is treated with steroid drops (dexamethasone) and miotic drops *homotropine, like atropine (to constrict […]
Episode 47: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast – Comprehensive Audio Quiz
Welcome to episode 47 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover 10 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 […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 72
A 12 year-old male presents complaining of no appetite for 24 hours and pain near his navel. During the night, the pain moved to the right lower abdomen. He is now nauseated and vomiting and has a low-grade fever. In the operating room, a normal appendix is discovered. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 31
The most common cause of curable blindness in the United States is: A. macular degeneration. B. cataracts. C. retinal detachments. D. glaucoma. E. trauma. Answer: D, glaucoma Again, the wording is difficult in this question. Macular degeneration, retinal detachments and trauma are not preventable. Cataracts are “curable”, but the cataract itself is probably not […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 51
Which of the following choices is associated with meconium staining of the amniotic fluid? A. bowel obstruction B. peeling of the infant’s skin C. aspiration pneumonitis and respiratory distress syndrome D. infection with E. coli E. intrauterine cataract formation and sensorineural hearing loss Answer: C, aspiration pneumonitis and respiratory distress syndrome When the infant has meconium […]
What are Three Things You Wish You Could Say to Your Pre-PA Self?
Life is full of regrets because life is full of choice. I have collected a few regrets over the years, and if I were a betting man, I would guess you have some as well? Regrets come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes it’s insignificant like choosing the wrong entree at a restaurant. Sometimes it’s […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 69
A 58 year-old male presents complaining of weakness of his grip. Your examination reveals that the problem is bilateral. During the next few office visits, you note the development of hyperactivity of his DTRs, extensor plantar reflexes and dysarthria. The patient’s sensory system remains normal and he denies any urinary symptomatology. Which of the following […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 73
A patient that must be on a beta-blocking agent has reactive airway disease and commonly experiences central nervous system side effects from medications. Which of the following beta-blockers would most likely be tolerated by this patient? A. atenolol B. metoprolol C. nadfilol D. propranolol E. pindolol Answer: B, metoprolol This is a picky Q for the […]
How Much Money Do Physician Assistants (PAs) Make?
According to the latest NCCPA data, the average projected salary of certified PAs in 2024 is $120,204 per year or $57.74/hour, $10,017/month, and $2,313/week. The median projected annual salary of a PA is $115,000 per year. This is 218% of the US median salary. According to the NCCPA data, the average total income for Certified PAs has been increasing by 8.7%.
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 32
Which of the following agents is effective in the treatment of Parkinson’s? A. penicillin B. amantadine C. erythromycin D. acyclovir E. cephalexin Answer: B, amantadine Amantadine (Symmetrel) is effective (somewhat). It is used in treating Influenza A. Another choice is selegiline, and levodopa/carbidopa. The other antibiotics listed here are not useful in Parkinson’s. Help Support […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 52
A 32 year-old male presents after slipping and falling off the roof of his home and striking his head. He suffered a brief loss of consciousness. Since that time, he has noted increasing urination and thirst. His serum chemistries reveal an elevated sodium level. His urine specific gravity is 1.003. Which of the following is […]
31 (NEW) CASPA PA School Personal Statement Examples
Several years ago, I published a blog post titled 31 Physician Assistant Personal Statement Examples, which has been viewed over half a million times. The chance to read other people’s PA school essays proved so enticing that we even wrote a book about it. It’s called 101 CASPA PA school personal statement examples and is […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 71
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for the development of osteoporosis? A. low testosterone levels in men B. low levels of physical activity C. inadequate dietary protein D. cigarette smoking E. chronic corticosteroid use Answer: C, inadequate dietary protein Low dietary Calcium, not protein, is a risk factor for osteoporosis. All of the […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 74
A polarized light microscopic study of joint fluid demonstrates negative birefringent crystals. What is the diagnosis? A. rheumatoid arthritis B. septic arthritis C. pseudogout gout D. aseptic arthritis E. gout Answer: E, gout Uric acid (gout) is “Needle-shaped crystals with Negative birefringence) Calcium Pyrophosphate (pseudogout) is Prism-shaped crystals with Positive birefringence) Help Support The Physician […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 33
Laboratory report: elevated serum free t4; low serum TSH level. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis? A. Primary hypothyroidism B. Secondary hypothyroidism C. T3 thyrotoxicosis D. Graves disease E. Chronic Hashimoto’s thyroiditis Answer: D, Graves disease High T4 (hyperthyroid), with a low TSH indicates that the pituitary is working normally, and the […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 34
The results of a barium esophagram reveal esophageal webbing in a woman with long-standing iron deficiency anemia. Her diagnosis is: A. Barretts esophagus. B. achalasia. C. Plummer-Vinson syndrome. D. Dresslers syndrome. E. Ogilvies syndrome. Answer: C, Plummer-Vinson syndrome. Plummer-Vinson is something to know for those who want a 100% on the exam. There is no need […]
Podcast Episode 71: Ten PANCE and PANRE Board Review Audio Questions
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast Welcome to episode 71 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 53
You are educating a patient that has just been advised that he has “polyps” in his colon. Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. The larger the colonic polyp, the greater the risk of malignant transformation B. Villous adenomas have a 30-70% risk of malignant transformation. C. The greater the number of concomitant colonic […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 72
A 12 year-old male presents complaining of no appetite for 24 hours and pain near his navel. During the night, the pain moved to the right lower abdomen. He is now nauseated and vomiting and has a low-grade fever. In the operating room, a normal appendix is discovered. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Question 75
Which of the following agents is most appropriate in the treatment of a pregnant patient infected with Chlamydia? A. tetracycline B. penicillin C. norfloxacin D. erythromycin E. doxycycline Answer: D, erythromycin Of these choices, erythromycin is best in a pg lady. PCN does not work for Chlamydia. Tetracyclines (A & E) should be avoided. Quinolones (norfloxacin) […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 35
Which of the following agents has a mechanism of action that does not involve beta-receptors? A. epinephrine B. albuterol C. propranolol D. prazosin E. ritodrine Answer: D, prazosin. Of these choices, prazosin is an alpha- blocker. Ritodrine and epinephrine cause beta sympathetic stimulation. Albuterol is a beta agonist. Propranolol is a beta blocker. Help […]