Welcome to episode 23 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. The Audio PANCE and PANRE is an audio board review series that includes 10 Multiple Choice PANCE and PANRE Board Review Questions in each episode. I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The […]
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Podcast Episode 87: Ten Internal Medicine EOR Questions
Welcome to episode 87 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten internal medicine rotation EOR content blueprint questions from the SmartyPANCE, PANCE, PANRE, and EOR board and rotation review website. Special from today’s episode: Check out the updated Smarty PANCE Internal Medicine Rotation (EOR) Review Course […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 36
A 6 year-old male is brought into your office for evaluation of his gait. You note that when ambulatory, the medial aspects of his knees are far apart and his feet are unusually close together. Which of the following best describes this condition? A. cubitus valgus B. cubitus varus C. genu valgus D. genu varum […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 39
A 6 year-old female presents complaining of right ear pain. The tympanic membrane cannot be well visualized. She complains of pain when the tragus is manipulated. Several periauricular lymph nodes are easily palpable. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. acute otitis media B. acute otitis externa C. eustachian tube dysfunction D. […]
Who’s Your Average PA? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Meet Melissa Mean. She is a 38-year-old female physician assistant working in New York State, earning $123,080 per year. She holds a master’s degree in physician assistant studies with a bachelor’s of science in biochemistry from Penn State University. She works 40.3 hours per week in an office-based family medicine practice. She is not bilingual […]
Prerequisite Coursework: How to Design the Perfect Pre-PA School Curriculum
* To compare top ranking PA schools and download your FREE PA School Prerequisite Worksheet click here This post is part of my 5 steps to PA school series to go from zero to PA school hero: Complete the necessary prerequisite coursework Obtain the required medical and hands-on patient care experience Successfully prepare for and take the GRE (or avoid […]
Podcast Episode 73: Ten FREE PANCE and PANRE Audio Board Review Questions
Welcome to episode 73 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 covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and […]
Episode 41: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast
Welcome to episode 41 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. This week we will be taking a break from topic specific board review and covering 10 general board review questions. […]
The Most Important Reports and Data on Physician Assistants (PAs)
Navigating the wealth of information on physician assistant trends can be daunting. In this blog post, we delve into the most recent reports from PAEA, NCCPA, and AAPA, providing a distilled summary of crucial data. From salary insights to educational trends, we cover the essential statistics and developments shaping the PA profession today. Whether you’re a current or aspiring PA, this post is your go-to resource for staying updated on the latest in the field. Bookmark this page for easy access to the most current and relevant PA information.
Who Gets Into PA School in 2024? Here’s What You Need to Know
Leslie Mean is a 25-year-old single white female who presents to the PA school admissions committee on her second attempt to get into PA school. She has a 3.6 overall GPA and a 3.5 science GPA. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, had an SAT score of 1,200, and a GRE score of […]
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 1
Welcome to episode 1 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. The Audio PANCE and PANRE is an audio board review series that includes 10 Multiple Choice PANCE and PANRE Board Review Questions in each episode. This is an excellent way to learn on the go! Now you can study for […]
Apply for the PAEA Student Health Policy Fellowship and “Be the Change!”
Apply for the PAEA Student Health Policy Fellowship program! Up to 20 PA students are selected to participate in this special program designed to develop leadership and advocacy skills for the physician assistant profession.
5 Ways to Save Money On PA School Textbooks
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from T.J Matsumoto of PA Cents. How to Get The Most Book for Your Buck! There are a lot of expenses when starting PA school and typically not a lot of income. According to the data, the cost of PA school textbooks (including some supplies) is in the […]
The PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint Checklist
Your Blueprint to Success Starts Here! If you are at all like me the hardest part of studying for your PANCE or PANRE is figuring out where to begin. There is an ever-growing list of review books, podcasts, online programs, in-person review courses, and anecdotal recommendations to choose from. It’s overwhelming! So, the key to success […]
Book Review: Atul Gawande The Checklist Manifesto
The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right in a World of Increasing Complexity e live in an era of gratuitous inventions and negative improvements. Consider the DaVinci Robo surgeon, for example, a drool-inducing twenty-second-century $1.7 million remote-controlled machine designed to help surgeons do laparoscopic surgery with more maneuverability inside patients’ bodies and fewer complications. […]
Mock PA School Interview With Pre-PA Kassidy Anthony
Welcome to the second video in our Mock PA School Interview Series: Ten blog posts featuring ten amazing Pre-PAs who have graciously shared their recorded mock PA school interviews with one singular intention: To help you achieve success on your path to PA school and be more confident on the day of your PA school interview. Today’s […]
101 PA School Applicants Answer: What’s Your Greatest Strength?
Stop being normal! Being average is where all the competition, pain, and disaster lie. Normal people become lost or even forgotten about. What are your greatest strengths as a PA school applicant? What separates you from the pack? It’s a common PA school interview question, and it’s also an important step in outlining your PA school […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 66
A 24 year-old male presents complaining of chest pain. He states that it is worse with swallowing and taking a deep breath. It is improved sitting up and leaning forward. He denies trauma, a cough and shortness of breath. Which of the following test would be most compatible with your suspected diagnosis? A. a hiatal […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 40
A 51 year-old male with renal artery stenosis and an elevated BUN and creatinine, is newly diagnosed as hypertensive. Which of the following agents should be avoided? A. hydrochlorothiazide-triamterene B. prazosin C. nifedipine D. verapamil E. furosemide Answer: A, hydrochlorothiazide-triamterene This is a potassium sparing diuretic and should be avoided in anyone with renal disease. ACEI […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 59
Which of the following is the earliest manifestation of diabetic nephropathy? A. proteinuria B. a progressive decline in the creatinine clearance C. an elevated serum haptoglobin D. renal insufficiency E. microalbuminuria Answer: E, microalbuminuria Tiny amounts of albumin (microalbumin) show up first – but need a special test ordered to detect it. Intervention at this point […]
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 25
A patient with AIDS develops severe headaches. A CT scan demonstrates multiple ring-enhancing lesions of the brain. What diagnosis is most likely? A. Toxoplasmosis B. Histoplasmosis C. lymphoma D. Cytomegalovirus E. Herpes encephalitis Answer: A Toxo occurs commonly in HTV, and is a parasitic infection causing ring-enhancing lesions (but lots of things can cause ring-enhancing […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 41
A patient at a Christmas party on a cruise ship develops a terrible headache. His blood pressure is 224/158 mm Hg. Which of the following agents is this patient most likely taking regularly? A. tricyclic antidepressants B. barbiturates C. benzodiazepines D. monoamine oxidase inhibitors E. phenothiazines Answer: D, monoamine oxidase inhibitors This is a typical scenario […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 60
Fluid from a thoracentesis is grossly purulent. The effusion from which this fluid was aspirated is best described as a(n): A. loculated effusion B. chylothorax. C. empyema. D. hydrothorax. E. hemothorax. Answer: C, empyema. A grossly purulent tap would suggest staph (empyema). Loculated effusion does not describe either a trans or exudative effusion. Chylo and hydro […]
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 […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 26
A Caucasian male has a history of a meconium ileus as a newborn, steatorrhea and a positive sweat test. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Von Gierke’s disease B. Hurler’s syndrome C. Cystic fibrosis D. Hunter’s syndrome E. Cri du chat syndrome Answer: C, Cystic fibrosis This is the classic presentation of Cystic fibrosis […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 42
A patient with known hyperlipidemia, taking clofibrate, presents to your office complaining of severe myalgias and weakness. He has noted a dark color to his urine. The laboratory calls with a panic value CPK of 8500. He was recently started on a new medication, four days earlier. Which of the following is most likely the […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 63
A 38 year-old chronic smoker presents with shortness of breath and wheezing. He has had several similar episodes in the past. He states that each previous episode began after developing a “cold that moved into his chest.” Usually, after treatment with albuterol (VENTOLIN) and several days, the wheezing stops. He adds that he has a […]
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 27
A 32 year-old male presents with dyspnea and a nonproductive cough. His is tachycardic, tachypneic and febrile. Auscultation of his chest reveals scattered rhonchi. His chest x-ray demonstrates a diffuse interstitial infiltrate. His ABG demonstrates moderate hypoxemia and his LDH is elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Streptococcal pneumoniae pneumonia B. Mycoplasma pneumoniae […]