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 […]
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The Daily PANCE and PANRE Question 76
Typically, it produces a local burning, followed in 3 to 4 hours by a white area of vasoconstriction. Subsequently, a bleb forms at the bite site, darkens, and is followed over hours to days by tissue necrosis. Which of the following inflicts this envenomation? A. brown recluse spider B. black widow spider C. scorpion D. […]
Episode 59: Emergency Medicine EOR – The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast
The Audio PANCE/PANRE PA Board Review Podcast Welcome to episode 59 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten Emergency Medicine End of Rotation Exam (EOR) review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ and PAEA content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week […]
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 […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 55
A patient that you are examining for carpal tunnel syndrome reveals that her paresthesias occur in all five digits. Which digit does NOT experience paresthesias with median nerve neuropathy? A. first (thumb) B. second (index) C. third (long) D. fourth (ring) E. fifth (pinky) Answer: E, fifth (pinky) The fifth finger is ALWAYS innervated by 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 Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 23
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 […]
Everything You Need to Know About Being a PA (and then some)
The ultimate guide to the PA profession – Navigate every aspect from certifying bodies like NCCPA and PAEA to data on applicants, programs, rotations, certification, salary, and the growth of PAs. Learn critical stats on PA schools, the PA job market, and new developments shaping the role of physician associates globally.
How Much Does it Cost to go to Physician Assistant (PA) School?
So you are considering PA school? Great, now how are you going to pay for it? With the average undergraduate education debt prior to PA school at $36,300 and the average anticipated debt load from PA school at $112,500, it’s probably time to ask the next logical question: How much does PA school cost? Like most […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Question 77
A patient with acute renal failure proves a urine specimen that demonstrates normal osmolality and sodium content. The urine contains no casts, but RBCs are present. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of this patient’s acute renal failure? A. prerenal cause B. intrarenal — glomerulonephritis C. intrarenal — acute tubular necrosis D. […]
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 56
A 22 year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding for 24 hours. Her last menstrual cycle was seven weeks ago She has had an IUD, but currently uses no form of contraception. Her HCG is positive. She denies fever, chills and vaginal discharge, prior to the onset of the vaginal bleeding. You order a pelvic ultrasound […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Question 24
A 34-year-old female patient presents to the ER with sharp pleuritic-type chest pain. An x-ray shows an enlarged cardiac silhouette suggestive of pericarditis. On more careful questioning, the patient admits to polyarticular arthritis involving the small joints of her hands. Her obstetrical history is positive for two third trimester spontaneous abortions. At this point, you […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Question 78
All of the following, when administered to the physically dependent opiate abuser, can precipitate withdrawal symptoms EXCEPT: A. naloxone. B. pentazocine. C. nalbuphine. D. methadone. E. buprenorphine. Answer: D, methadone. That is why we use methadone when weaning folks from opiates (like heroin) Help Support The Physician Assistant Life for FREE! This is provided as […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 37
A female presents complaining of a grayish, watery vaginal discharge. The KOH prep does not reveal any hyphae. Clue cells are identified on the wet mount. A paucity of WBCs are noted. What diagnosis is most likely? A. Gonorrhea B. Chlamydia C. Candidiasis D. bacterial vaginosis E. Trichomoniasis Answer: D, bacterial vaginosis Clue cells means BV […]
Podcast Episode 75: Ten FREE PANCE and PANRE Audio Board Review Questions
Welcome to episode 75 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 […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 57
The examination of a 26 year-old male demonstrates a “bag of worms” consistency within the left hemiscrotum. This finding is suggestive of a(n): A. acute case of balanitis B. varicocele. C. hydrocele. D. spermatocele. E. paraphimosis. Answer: B, varicocele. This is a description of varicocele (varicose veins of the scrotum). Hydrocele is just a water collection […]
PA VS MD: The Life and Salary of a Military Trained Physician
As part of the ongoing MD vs. PA discussion, I like to feature comments on the blog from both PAs and MDs. It’s a chance to learn more about what life is really like working in the trenches. Today’s post comes from Doctor B. an active duty military internist. Dr. B. explains how he went […]
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 and PANRE Question 79
During a sports ‘screening physical’ examination, a 15 year-old male is noted to have a murmur. You perform bedside maneuvers in an attempt to delineate which type of murmur you are auscultating. Which of the following would be the finding associated with the highest risk of sudden death for this patient? A. the intensity of […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 38
You note polygonal, purple, popular lesions involving the flexor surfaces of a patient’s wrists. The patient has no other lesions. The lesions appear to follow a linear pattern of distribution. What is this phenomenon? A. Auspitz sign B. Koebner’s phenomenon C. Darier’s sign D. Gorlin’s sign E. Gottron’s papules Answer: B, Koebner’s phenomenon Koebner’s phenomenon is […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 58
A patient presents with a recurrent history of swelling on the right side of the jaw that begins while eating and subsides within two hours postprandially. You suspect: A. hypochondriasis B. sialolithiasis C. parotitis. D. an abscessed tooth. E. conjunctivitis manibularis. Answer: B, sialolithiasis Sialo(salivary gland) lithiasis (stone) is described in this question. Parotitis would be […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 64
A patient is being treated for Tuberculosis. She is experiencing central scotomata, a loss of green-red color perception and decreased visual acuity. Which agent is most likely responsible? A. rifampin B. isoniazid C. streptomycin D. ethambutol E. para-aminosalicylic acid Answer, D Ethambutol is the TB drug that causes “E”ye symptoms. I remember it because it […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 4
A patient describes a history of recurrent bouts of uveitis. Her chemistry panel reveals elevated serum calcium and uric acid levels. Her anergy screen is negative. Her chest x-ray demonstrates bilateral hilar adenopathy. Which diagnosis is most likely? A. Silicosis B. Sarcoidosis C. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency D. Histoplasmosis E. Tuberculosis Answer: B Sarcoid typically presents […]
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. […]
Podcast Episode 77: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast
Welcome to episode 77 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). Special from today’s episode: Download your copy of the Free Trello Smarty PANCE NCCPA™ […]
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 […]
PA Link Love: From PA Study Guides to a Dermatological Instagram
{Every now and then, I publish a series of cool links. Enjoy!} PAs On The Web A PA Tumbler blog with a hidden gem of great study guides (look at the links in the sidebar) I have compiled his study guides into my own dropbox folder to simplify the process. It includes things such as […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 65
Secondary to a traumatic even, a child complains of pain in the index finger. An x-ray of the digit demonstrates a fracture line through the metaphysic of the proximal aspect of the middle phalanx, ending at the epiphyseal plate. What type of fracture does this child have? A. Salter Harris Type I B. Salter Harris […]
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 […]