Your primary goal as a new physician assistant or as someone hoping to become one should not be immediate success or money, but to learn as much as possible. When people look for a “way in” to a particular field – an internship or first job – they often search for positions that promise the […]
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The Ultimate PA School Application Timeline
Here is the ultimate Physician Assistant Program Admissions Timeline for applying to PA school. When you should apply (start early) along with a monthly PA School application to-do list for guaranteed CASPA application success
Physician Assistants: What We Are and What We Are Not
Physician assistants are not assistants to doctors or just nurse practitioners with a different title. In this article I outline what PAs are and what we are not. How we differ from other medical professions and our similarities. Learn all about the PA profession and see if maybe it’s right for you.
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: Rubella Rubeola (measles) erythema infectiosum (Fifth disease) Roseola […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Physician Assistant Resume and Curriculum Vitae
When I was applying for my first job as a physician assistant I searched all over to find a good sample of a physician assistant resume, but they are few and far between. So in the name of helping other PAs like yourself here your go. I have used this template to apply for three jobs and […]
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 […]
Physician Assistant School and Program Directory eBook
Are you Looking for a good end of the summer read? I am so happy to offer my newly compiled PA Programs eBook to you for FREE. The Physician Assistant School and Program Directory is a complete list of every accredited Physician Assistant Programs in the United States. And best of all: It’s been fully […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 19
A 55-year-old male presents complaining of “difficulty writing” using his dominant hand and some “slurred” speech. He has a h/o hypertension, DM type II, and hypertriglyceridemia. Which of the following would you anticipate to find on a CT scan of his head, as the explanation for his chief complaint? hemorrhage in the distribution of his […]
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 […]
My PA School Interview Preparation Strategy
Do these 4 things to set yourself up for PA school interview day success! As summer comes to a screeching halt and application deadlines are looming, we are shifting into full-swing interview season. Since many programs adhere to a rolling admissions format, interviews are conducted as early as June and as late as April, right […]
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 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 Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 3
Are you bored to death in the car and worried about your upcoming PANCE or PANRE? Do you have a long, painful commute to your next OB rotation and had enough NPR? Do you have time while on a run or at the gym that is filled with tracks by Maroon 5 or Katy Perry and you know […]
The Physician Assistant School and Program Directory eBook
Physician Assistant Programs 2015 eBook! Download this FREE 200 page PA Program Directory eBook and start planning your future today. Why you should get the ebook It’s 100% FREE! It’s been fully updated for 2015!Program requirements updated for the 2014-2015 application cycle. All the information you need in one place!Comprehensive data on every accredited PA […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 18
A 6-year-old child falls onto his right arm. An x-ray demonstrates a buckle in the cortices of the distal radius, proximal to the growth plate, without angulation. What is the term used to describe this fracture? Salter-Harris Type III Salter-Harris Type IV Salter-Harris Type V torus greenstick Answer: D Torus fracture Torus or buckle fracture […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 54
Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) and Lown-Ganong-Levine (LGL) syndrome are both characterized by: A. left ventricular dysfunction. B. a shortened PR interval. C. the presence of delta waves. D. large pericardial effusions. E. marked left ventricular hypertrophy. Answer: B, a shortened PR interval. WPW & LGL both have short PR intervals. WPW also has a “delta wave” and predisposes […]
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 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 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 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 […]
How Many PANCE and PANRE Practice Exams Should You Take?
Along with practice questions, taking full-length PANCE and PANRE practice tests is an indispensable part of preparing for the PANCE and PANRE. How many full-length mock exams should you take, though? And how often? Let’s use a sports analogy to shed some light on these important questions. What Sports Teams Can Teach Us About PANCE and PANRE […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]