Podcasts by Physician Assistant Exam Review

122 Peripheral Nerve Disorders&how to keep getting better at what you do from 2023-12-05T11:14

At Physician Assistant Exam Review, we are dedicated to moving students from struggle and stress to success and confidence using progressive, nontraditional strategies. Through advanced learning...

121 Movement Disorders – Best episode ever from 2023-11-15T18:14:37

Click here to get the active study guide for movement disorders – It’s amazing! Essential Tremor Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Huntington’...

120 Movement Disorders from 2023-10-24T17:41:44

I created an Active Study Guide for this episode with Sticky Stories, PANCE questoins and more. Click here to get it. Cerebral Palsy Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physica...

Next steps after failing the PANCE twice. from 2023-10-19T16:23:59

We turn the tables here and a struggling graduate interviews me about how I can be of service to her.

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Unique Challenges In PA School from 2023-10-10T09:30

A fantastic episode packed with ideas for the time strapped student who feels like they’re the only one. Ada knocked it out of the park. Grab a notebook and pen because you’re going ...

119 Headaches – Get These Right! from 2023-10-05T20:35:50

Cluster Headache Extremely painful unilateral headaches which occur in clusters throughout the day and may continue for months. Pain is on the level with passing kidney stones and childbirth. Th...

118: Brain Trauma&Memorizing Medication tip from 2023-09-26T09:40

Concussion A concussion, also known as minor or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), results from head trauma causing blunt injury to the brain. Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical ...

PA Student Finds Her Way from 2023-09-19T14:00:23

Something extraordinary for you this week: recent grad and PANCE passer Heather Hyon, PA-C joins me today. I wanted to bring her on because her journey was not a straight line. It had a lot of u...

116 Rheumatology Part 2: It’s Hard! from 2023-09-12T15:27:55

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115 Rheumatology Part 1 and a $2,500 giveaway from 2023-09-07T18:41:10

Find out more and register for the giveaway here. www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/give Muscle and Connective Tissue Pain (Fibromyalgia) Muscle and Connective Tissue Pain (Fibromyalgia) Musc...

114: OA, Infections and Tumors&How to Know When You’re Done Studying from 2023-08-24T17:17:58

<<<< Get 25 Musculoskeletal Questions pulled straight from the book that’s helped thousands of PA students, The Final Step. Click here www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/...

113: Spine Part 2&A New Frame to Retain More of What You Learn  from 2023-08-08T10:00

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Kyphosis (Humpback) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment ...

112: The Spine Part 1 – Learning vs memorizing from 2023-07-04T16:49:44

<<<< Get 25 Musculoskeletal Questions pulled straight from the book that’s helped thousands of PA students, The Final Step. Click here www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/...

111: Upper Extremity Part 2 &an Exercise to Boost your Scores from 2023-06-21T10:00

For musculoskeletal questions pulled straight from The Final Step click here www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/msk Shoulder Separation (AC joint sprain) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies an...

110: Upper Extremity Part 1 from 2023-05-24T19:10:23

25 Musculoskeletal questions straight from The Final Step – Click here Upper extremity Osteoarthritis of the AC Joint Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatme...

109: Knees, Foot&Ankle and Something Special Next Week from 2023-05-11T10:36

25 Musculoskeletal questions straight from The Final Step – Click here Disorders of the Knee Fractures & Dislocations Osgood-Schlatter Disease Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and P...

Bonus: 4 students Share Their Amazing Experience from 2023-04-16T13:54:02

Registration for the 33 Days to Pass the PANCE May cohort closes TODAY! www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/33

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33 Days to Pass Your PANCE – Live discussion group from 2023-04-15T21:51:43

Two students who knocked it out of the park come on to tell their stories. Even if your a PRE PA you’ll get a lot out of this Special Bonus epsisode

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108: Lower Extremity from 2023-04-11T20:05:34

25 Musculoskeletal questions straight from The Final Step – Click here Learn more about the 33 Days Program and the success alumni have had www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/youtube www...

107: Perinatal Infections and How to Keep Getting Better from 2023-03-28T18:34:18

Congenital varicella Treatment Neonatal Herpes Simplex Clinical Presentation Labs and Studies Treatment Human papillomavirus Zika virus Transmission Clinical Presentation in Adults Clinical Pres...

106: Childhood Exanthems, Rabies, Mumps and Creating Stronger Memories from 2023-01-12T00:35:53

Exanthem – widespread rash There are six childhood exanthems. Four of them are viral. Rubeola (Measles) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Rubella (German M...

105: HIV&Things That Make You Itch and Burn from 2022-12-28T15:09:15

Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox) Clinical Presentation Physical exam findings Diagnosis Treatment Varicella Zoster (Shingles) Clinical Presentation Physical exam findings Diagnosis Treatment Human ...

104: Viruses&looking into 2023 and when the 33 Days cohorts will be offered from 2022-12-14T11:34

Cytomegalovirus Infection (CMV) Clinical Presentation Neonatal signs and symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Epstein-Barr Clinical Presentation Physical exam findings Diagnosis Treatment Herpes Simplex...

103: Spirochetes and TB – If these have you confused, let’s get it sorted it out from 2022-10-11T15:54:58

Lyme Disease  Borrelia burgdorferi Transmitted by a deer tick bite – it takes between 36 and 48 hours to transfer the bacteria The deer tick is found in high grass or wooded areas Signs and...

102: Parasites and Change Your Approach from 2022-09-21T00:32:03

Pinworms  Found all over the globe Eggs are initially swallowed.  Worms live in the cecum and females travel through the anus at night in order to lay their eggs Clinical Presentation ...

101: Fungal infections, Test Questions and The 33 Days Program from 2022-08-09T14:04:57

Candidiasis May affect the skin and/or the mucous membranes of the mouth, intestines, or the vagina Risk Factors Poor hygiene Hot and humid environment Antibiotic therapy Immunosuppression Clini...

100: Bacterial Infections Part 2&an app I’m loving from 2022-07-19T10:24

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever A tick borne disease Rickettsia rickettsii Causes small vessel vasculitis Can cause serious damage to internal organs, can be lethal My be found throughout the Weste...

099: Infectious Disease Part 2&When It isn’t Easy from 2022-06-28T18:13:41

Gonococcal Infections Neisseria gonorrhoeae – Gram negative intracellular diplococci Infects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in ...

098: Bacterial Infection Part from 2022-06-15T00:25:28

Botulism Clostridium botulinum – anaerobic organism Toxin inhibits the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction Infant botulism Between the ages of 2 and 6 months Floppy baby Cause...

Dominate Medicine 008 from 2022-06-07T13:56:32

Three topics today Reflection and repetition for success It’s vs Its What if you LOVED it?

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33 Days to Pass Your PANCE June Cohort – Part 2 from 2022-05-17T17:07:31

this is part two of the live event for 33 Days to Pass the PANCE

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33 Days to Pass Your PANCE June Cohort – Part 1 from 2022-05-17T17:04:44

The 33 Days program is designed to get you the best possible score you can get on the PANCE. That’s my goal. The first ever cohort was completed in April and that group is doing fantastic....

S2 E097 Genitourinary Neoplasms and a small hack to help you through school from 2022-04-19T10:21

Bladder carcinoma   Bladder cancer is 3x as likely in men than women Transitional cell carcinoma is > 90% of bladder cancers. Risk Factors Smoking!! Chronic irritation Clinical Presenta...

S2 E096 Infectious Disorders of the Urinary Tract from 2022-04-05T10:32:02

Urinary Tract Infection Risk Factors Females are more prone than males Diabetes Obesity Sexual Activity Clinical Presentation Burning with urination Frequency May present with strangely in elder...

DoM 007 Rotations and feeling down from 2022-03-29T20:26:06

This week we tackle a listener question about a surgical rotation, and a new framework for handling the down days. You go this. We’ll tackle it together.

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S2 E095 Urology Problems&how to beat the PANCE from 2022-03-22T12:00

Cryptorchidism One or both of the testes absent from the scrotum   Risk factors   Premature birth   Low birth weight Clinical Presentation   Routine pediatric exam Labs, Stud...

Dominate Medicine 006 from 2022-03-15T11:20:43

We cover three topics today to help you navigate your way through school. How long do you scrub at the scrub sink? A slight twist on setting goals that will help your brain get it done And some ...

S2 E094 Male genitalia, Studying for test questions and understanding the PANCE from 2022-03-08T10:48

Not on GU? Listen to this one anyway. There’s so much to unpack here. One of the best episodes I’ve ever recorded. It doesn’t matter if your on GU or not. Give it a listen. Ere...

Dominate Medicine 005 Rotations and the 2% rule from 2022-03-01T10:29

The number one question I’ve gotten over the past two weeks and a lesson on statistics from my PA school genetics professor that you might enjoy.

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S2 E093 The Bladder&how to make your work better from 2022-02-23T00:14:39

Genitourinary system (Male and Female) When the say Reproductive System (Male and Female) – they mean Female genitals and reproduction. We cover the female breast, pregnancy, the cervix, m...

Dominate Medicine 004 from 2022-02-15T14:57:36

Everyone else talks about what to learn. Here we talk about how to learn. An Important lesson I learned from my college physicis professor about learning and one of the best ways to solidify wha...

S2 E092 Hernias, Diarrhea and Study Tips from 2022-02-08T13:00:16

Hernias   The movement of an organ through the wall which normally contains it   Reducible hernia – the hernia sac may be pushed back into place   Incarcerated hernia – the hernia...

Dominate Medicine 003 from 2022-02-01T13:56:54

What your schools do for you and what they don’t do for you. WW II general known for winning at all costs gives his ideas on how to win.

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S2 E091 Food issues&A Path to Growth from 2022-01-25T19:27:08

Food Allergies Gluten intolerance Gluten – a protein found in some grains like wheat, barley and rye Celiac disease occurs in 1-2% – https://www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/e85-...

Things you’ve already got from 2022-01-18T11:38

We’re covering the things you can work with and how to use them to your advantage.

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S2 E090 Metabolic Disorders and a new format from 2022-01-11T14:25:31

G6PD Deficiency X- linked recessive More commonly found in Males African Americans Asians Patients of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern decent Increases RBC susceptibility to breakdown Specific tr...

New Year New Show from 2022-01-04T12:03

I’ve been thinking for a while about changing the format of the PAER Podcast. I want to give you what you want, but also make sure I cover what’s going to help you the most. I explai...

S2 E089 Liver Cirrhosis and Studying in December from 2021-12-10T01:19:16

Cirrhosis (End Stage Liver Disease) Cirrhosis is a fibrosis or scaring of the liver. Normally functioning liver tissue is replaced with non functioning scar tissue over time. Typically an insidi...

S2 E088 Hepatitis&the Valley from 2021-11-17T20:03:16

Hepatitis An inflammation of the liver Acute hepatitis is less than six months. Chronic is greater than six months Causes Viruses Hep A Hep B Hep C Hep D Hep E And several others including CMV &...

S2 E087 Colon&Rectum&3 Words That Might Change Everything from 2021-10-19T09:35

Polyps An abnormal growth of soft tissue projecting from a mucous membrane They may be flat, sessile or pedunculated 95% of adenocarcinoma of the colon are thought to come from polyps Clinical P...

S2 E086 The Colon&Getting to the Right Answer from 2021-10-05T10:19

Important Definitions Abscess – a painful collection of pus, usually caused by a bacterial infectionFistula – An abnormal connection between two body partStricture – A narrowin...

S2 E085 Small Bowel and a Job Hunt Tip from 2021-09-21T10:13

Appendicitis Inflamed appendix Clinical Presentation Abdominal pain Beginning periumbilical and moving toward the RLQ Increasing in severity Pain with any movement Nausea and vomiting Fever Phys...

S2 E085 Small Bowel and a Job Hunt Tip from 2021-09-21T10:13

Appendicitis Inflamed appendix Clinical Presentation Abdominal pain Beginning periumbilical and moving toward the RLQ Increasing in severity Pain with any movement Nausea and vomiting Fever Physica...

S2 E084 Stomach, Pancreas and Anxiety from 2021-08-31T17:02:47

Disorders of the Stomach Peptic Ulcer Disease Defined as a break in the mucosal lining of the stomach or the duodenum. An ulcer is four to five times more likely to be found in the duodenum than...

S2 E083 The Esophagus and a little anxiety management from 2021-08-17T10:03

Esophagitis An inflammation of the esophagus Causes GERD Medications NSAIDS Antibiotics Bisphosphonates Many others Excessive alcohol consumption Infectious causes are related to an immunocompro...

S2 E082 Hyper-coagulability from 2021-08-03T18:47:35

Hypercoagulable states (Thrombophilia) Where is the problem? Clotting Factors Too many Too active Platelets Too many Too active Vascular injury Surgery Trauma Stasis Virchow’s triad Stasis Hyper...

S2 E081 Coagulation Disorders from 2021-07-20T14:33:05

Coagulation Factor Disorders von Willebrand Disease A spectrum of low production to production of poorly functioning von Willebrand’s Factor. von Willebrand’s factor (vWF) has two major function...

S2 E080 Clotting overview from 2021-07-08T10:12

Our two main players in coagulation are platelets and clotting factors.  To help make things clear we can split up these two agents into separate categories even though the work in concert....

S2 E079 Lymphoma and an important tactic for the PANCE from 2021-06-22T21:03:47

Lymphoma A group of malignancies that develop from lymphocytes There are over 80 types of lymphoma. Unlike leukemia lymphoma is a solid tumor Generally speaking (this is by no means 100% true) l...

S2 E078 Leukemia from 2021-06-09T14:37:51

Leukemia Leukemia is a disease characterized by the overproduction of a particular type of blood cell. This process often inhibits the production of normal blood cells These leukemia cells do no...

S2 E077 Hemolytic Anemias from 2021-05-25T10:45:49

Sickle Cell Anemia Genetic Pattern Autosomal recessive Homozygote inheritance of Hemoglobin S (HbS) Predominantly seen in the African American population Oxygenated HbS does not dissolve well an...

PAER S2 077 Hemolytic Anemias from 2021-05-25T10:45:49

Sickle Cell Anemia Genetic Pattern Autosomal recessive Homozygote inheritance of Hemoglobin S (HbS) Predominantly seen in the African American population Oxygenated HbS does not dissolve well and f...

S2 E076 Macrocytic Anemia from 2021-05-11T15:17:52

Macrocytic Anemia Macrocytic anemias produce strange dysfunctional blood cells. This will result in some hemolysis and progress to splenic dysfunction as the spleen becomes overloaded. Howell-Jo...

S2 E075 Microcytic Anemia and a Better Way to Remember from 2021-04-28T02:13:39

Anemia Anemia means low RBC or Hgb count. A patient could be bleeding out and have a low Hgb or they could have a dietary deficiency. Anemia is a starting place. As we get more detailed and more...

S2 E074 Red Blood Cells from 2021-04-13T19:18:09

Red Blood Cells Priming Questions What are the four polypeptide chains that make up hemoglobin? Define polycythemia What does MCV stand for and what does it mean? Define hemolysis. Red Blood Cel...

S2 E073 Hematology Overview from 2021-03-30T16:01:03

Red Blood cells, White blood cells, Platelets Our Three Basic Problems We either have to many We don’t have enough What’s being made isn’t working correctly Cytoses Polycythemi...

S2 E072 Wrapping up EENT from 2020-06-16T10:48

Parotitis/Sialadentitis Painful swelling of the parotid one or both parotid glands Cause Viral infection Historically the number one cause was the mumps Parainfluenza and Epstein barr are the mo...

S2 E071 Throat and Mouth Infections and Inflammation from 2020-06-02T14:42:52

Oropharyngeal Infections/Inflammatory disorders Aphthous ulcers (Canker sore) Round ulcer on oral mucosa Unknown etiology Clinical Presentation Small open sore in the mouth The sore is yellow or...

S2 E70 The Nose and Sinuses from 2020-05-19T11:07

Acute/chronic sinusitis An inflammation/infection of the sinuses Typically secondary to an upper respiratory infection or seasonal allergies Most common pathogens Strep pneumoniae Haemophilus In...

S2 E069 Inner Ear and Hearing Loss from 2020-05-05T14:14:35

<< Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma) Slow growing benign tumor of the vestibulocochlear nerve, CN VIII ...

S2 E068 External and Inner Ear from the PANCE Blue Print from 2020-04-21T20:05:01

<< Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> External Ear Cerumen Impaction Ear wax built up in the external ear canal Cerumen can be impacted b...

S2 E067 Failing PA School from 2020-04-07T13:42:30

This week I’m bringing you an amazing person and an amazing interview. The interview with Alana in Episode 061 about her first failing and then passing her PANCE was so good I decided to p...

S2 E066 COVID-19 and the Eyeball from 2020-03-24T13:40:39

Vascular disorders Retinal Artery Occlusion Causes & Predisposing Factors Clot Sclerosis HTN DM Atrial Fibrillation Temporal arteritis Clinical Presentation ACUTE vision loss Partial Complet...

S2 E065 Eye and Trauma and Subconscious Study Cues from 2020-03-10T15:55:16

<< Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Blowout Fracture A fracture of the orbit Clinical Presentation “I got my face smashed in!” Ecchymosis Diffi...

S2 E064 Nystagmus and Retinal issues for the PANCE from 2020-02-25T19:00:40

Neuro-Ophthalmologic Disorders << Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Nystagmus An involuntary rhythmic eye movement Patient is usually unaware th...

S2 E063 The Eyeball Part 2 for the PANCE from 2020-02-11T16:45:36

<< Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Blepharitis An infection of the eyelid Acute blepharitis is most commonly caused by Staph May be vi...

S2 E062 The Eyeball Part 1 from 2020-01-28T11:10:59

We start the eyeball today with conjunctivitis

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S2 EP 061 What to do When You Fail The PANCE from 2020-01-14T16:20:04

I discuss with Alana what happens after you fail your PANCE.

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S2 E060 Pulmonology – ARDS and more for the PANCE from 2019-12-17T14:18

<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Other Pulmonary Disease Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Severe inflammation of th...

S2 E059 Pulm Neoplastic Disease from 2019-12-03T12:57:39

<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Lung Cancer #1 cause of cancer related deaths 85% of cases are associated with smoking Multi...

S2 E058 Pulm Infections part 2 from 2019-11-19T22:21:15

<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Influenza Influenza is an orthomyxovirus Most commonly seen during the fall and winter Incub...

S2 E057 Pulmonary infections Part 1 from 2019-11-05T13:22:42

<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Acute bronchitis Infection of the large bronchi Most often caused by a virus RSV Rhinovirus ...

S2 E056 Pneumonia from 2019-10-22T17:52:28

<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Pneumonia Community Acquired Pneumonia From oxford dictionary – Lung inflammation caus...

S2 E055 Pulmonary Circ and PA WEEK! from 2019-10-01T20:51:01

PA WEEK! and pulmonary HTN, PE and more

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S2 E054 Pleural disease for the PANCE from 2019-09-17T18:24:56

Pneumothorax with a touch of decreasing your stress level

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S2 E053 Restrictive Lung Diseases and what to avoid on your breaks. from 2019-09-03T18:37:30

<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Restrictive Pulmonary Disease Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis The development of scar tissue w...

S2 E052 CF&why key terms aren’t enough from 2019-08-13T12:30:04

Knowing your key terms might not be enough??

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S2 E051 COPD&Asthma (and my best advice for struggling) from 2019-07-30T12:05:53

<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Obstructive Lung Diseases Spirometry The most used pulmonary function test. It measures volu...

S2 E050 Derm Misc for the PANCE/PANRE from 2019-07-16T11:44:52

<< Click here to get 26 Derm questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Acanthosis Nigricans Typically occurs in African Americans Causes May be inherited May appear in a...

S2 E049 Derm: Skin Cancer for the PANRE and PANCE from 2019-07-02T19:23:51

<< Click here to get 26 Derm questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Kaposi’s Sarcoma A systemic disease caused by herpes virus 8 Most often have lesions on the skin s...

S2 E048 Vascular and blistering issues for the PANCE/PANRE from 2019-06-18T09:42:02

Little red spots and gross blisters

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S2 E047 SJS/TEN for the PANCE or PANRE from 2019-06-04T18:47:53

demystifying TEN and SJS

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S2 E046 Derm integrity for the PANCE/PANRE from 2019-05-21T15:18:07

PANCE/PANRE review of Derm including burns and ulcers

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S2 E045 Derm viruses from 2019-05-07T19:32:28

Derm viruses - chicken pox, herpes, warts and more

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S2 E044 Childhood Exanthem from 2019-03-05T11:00:49

the six childhood exanthema

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S2 E043 Bacterial skin infections from 2019-02-19T11:31:56

Erysipelas, Impetigo, Cellulitis

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S2 EO42 Spiders, Bugs and Fungal Infections (Yuck!) from 2019-02-05T11:31:34

Derm Part 5 Moving right along

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S2 E041 Hair, Nails&Pigment Disorders from 2019-01-22T11:16:53

Derm part 4

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S2 E040 Derm Part 3 from 2019-01-08T10:27:45

<< Click here to get 26 Derm questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Acne Vulgaris Obstruction and inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands The most common ...

S2 E039 Dermatology part 2 from 2018-12-11T10:18:10

Papulosquamous disorders Conditions which present with both papule and scales Lichen simplex chronicus (not on 2019 blueprint) A skin disorder characterized by repetitive itching and scratching....

S2 E038 Dermatology Part 1 from 2018-11-13T11:00:15

Dermatology: The beginning vocab and what not

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S2 E037 Lipids from 2018-10-30T10:37:23

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Dyslipidemia Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (lousy) Increased LDL correlates with an incre...

S2 E036 DM2 from 2018-10-16T10:00:05

Covering Diabetes Type 2

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S2 E035 Diabetes Type 1 from 2018-10-02T10:00:41

Diabetes type 1 and an important thing you can stop worrying about.

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S2 E034 Addison’s disease from 2018-05-16T21:05:39

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >>   Addison’s Disease Addison’s = Primary adrenocortical insufficiency More frequently...

S2 E033 Cushing’s Syndrome from 2018-05-01T10:01:07

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> The Hypothalamic, Pituitary Adrenal Axis In response to low serum cortisol or stress the ...

S2 E032 The Parathyroid from 2018-04-17T10:00:32

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Parathyroid There are four parathyroid glands located adjacent Produces parathyroid hormo...

S2 E031 Thyroiditis and Thyroid Cancer from 2018-04-03T10:02:31

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >>   Thyroiditis Inflammation of the thyroid Hashimoto’s thyroiditis Also known as chro...

S2 E30 Thyroid hyper-hypo from 2018-03-20T09:53:01

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Disorders of the Thyroid Hormones TSH = thyroid stimulating hormone Created and secreted ...

S2 E029 Arteries from 2018-03-06T11:10:54

Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Giant Cell Arteritis

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S2 E028 Veins, Veins, Veins from 2018-02-20T10:43:58

Today we discuss Veins and some crazy spartan ways to get your work done.

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S2 E027 Atherosclerosis and Dyslipidemia: A review for the PANC from 2018-02-06T10:30:11

<< Click here to get 22 Cardiology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Atherosclerosis Components of atherosclerosis Lipid deposition Fibrosis Calcifications Plaqu...

S2 E026 Finishing up Heart Murmurs for the PANCE from 2018-01-23T11:00:46

The rest of heart murmurs

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S2 E025 Welcome Back&Let the Murmurs Begin from 2018-01-09T10:05:21

Intro to Murmurs

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S2 E024 Heart Block for the PANCE or PANRE from 2017-04-18T09:54:49

The dreaded topic of heart block and the #1 thing I recommend for the week of your exam.

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S2 E023 Ventricular Rhythms from 2017-04-04T14:53:53

PVCs, Tach, Torsades and more.

S2 E022 Afib & Aflutter from 2017-03-21T10:00:33

<< Click here to get 22 Cardiology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Atrial fibrillation Fibrillation Muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting WITHOUT coordinat...

S2 E021 Introduction to Conduction Disorders from 2017-03-07T11:00:22

Today we cover an introduction to arrhythmias and getting job in surgery

S2 E20 Myocardial Infarction from 2017-02-28T11:00:17

Covering MI and more....

S2 E019 Ischemia from 2017-02-21T11:00:30

Discussing ischemia and attitude for the PANRE and the PANCE.

S2 E018 Endocarditis, Pericarditis and Tamponade from 2017-02-08T01:58:19

Learn how to finally figure out the Duke criteria.

S2 E017 CHF and Hypotension from 2017-01-25T10:52:45

CHF and hypotension

S2 E016 Hypertension Medications from 2016-12-13T11:01:51

Everything you need to know about treating hypertension to pass the PANCE or the PANRE

S2 E015 Black Friday Deal & Congenital Heart Defects from 2016-11-16T00:40:56

Congenital Heart defects for the PANCE and PANRE

S2 E014 Cardiomyopathy and Hypertension from 2016-11-03T01:05:26

Hypertension and cardiomyopathy

S2 E013 Contraception, Infertility and Breast Issues from 2016-10-18T10:00:28

In this session we finish obgyn for the PANRE and the PANCE

S2 E012 Ovaries and PID from 2016-10-04T10:03

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Ovarian Cysts Common findings and are often part of a normal menstrual cycle including follicular and corpus luteum ...

S2 E011 Your Questions from 2016-09-20T10:00:35

Your questions answered. 1) What do you think of live, 3-5 day review courses?



2) Do I need to order all new books for my PANRE if I have my old ones from my PANCE?

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S2 E010 Disorders of the Uterus for the PANCE and PANRE from 2016-09-07T00:33:39

Today we cover endometriosis, fibroids, prolapse and more...

S2 E009 A Review of Cervical and Vaginal Disorders for the PANCE and PANRE from 2016-08-23T10:00:20

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Cervical Dysplasia and Carcinoma Neoplasia is an abnormal growth of cells Dysplasia is an abnormal development typic...

S2 E008 The Menstrual Cycle for the PANCE and PANRE from 2016-08-09T10:00:39

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Menstrual cycle Follicular phase Day one of the cycle begins with menses Estrogen increases causing the uterine lini...

S2 E007 Preterm Labor, Labor, Delivery & Postpartum problems for the PANCE and PANRE from 2016-07-26T10:00:40

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Preterm Labor Labor is the the presence of uterine contractions which are strong and frequent enough to expel the pr...

S2 E006 Third Trimester Bleeding & ID During Pregnancy for the PANCE and PANRE from 2016-07-12T10:00:32

A review of third trimester bleeding & ID in pregnancy for the PANCE and PANRE

S2 E005: Rh Incompatibility and Eclampsia from 2016-06-28T10:00:24

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Rh Incompatibility Mother is Rh (-) and baby is Rh (+). Mother has potential to create anti Rh (+) antibodies. RBC’s...

S2 E004 Gestational Trophoblastic Disease from 2016-06-14T10:00:23

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

S2 E003 Abortions and Ectopics from 2016-05-31T10:00

In this episode we cover abortions and ectopics and some new study tips

S2 E002 OB Prenatal Care & Active vs Passive Studying from 2016-05-17T10:00:15

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Routine Prenatal Care Terminology Estimated date of confinement (EDC) Last menstrual period (LMP) Miscarriage/aborti...

S2 E001 Welcome Back from 2016-05-10T10:00:19

Intro to season 2

Win a $562 PANCE Review Package! from 2015-06-16T10:00:54

I'm giving way a $562 PANCE review package this week. Be sure to get you entry in before June 26th for the random drawing. Listen for details or go to www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/giveaway

Influenza, Epstein-Barr, Varicella, AIDs from 2015-06-02T01:56:36

Finishing up infectious disease.Influenza, Epstein-Barr, Varicella, AIDs

Viral Exanthems and More from 2015-04-14T10:00:32

Childhood exanthems demystified

Spirochetal Disease from 2015-03-31T10:00:49

Today we cover spirochetes and a little on question dissection

Episode 100 – This week we go through over 50 review questions from 2015-03-16T11:00:50

We cover over 50 review questions this week, come take a listen

Mycobacteria and Parasites from 2015-03-03T12:00:18

We continue ID with mycobacteria and parasites for the PANCE or the PANRE

The post My...

Bacterial Infections Part 2 from 2015-02-17T12:00:52

The rest of bacterial infections including cholera, diphtheria, tetanus and more ....

Bacterial Infections from 2015-02-04T12:00:37

Today we cover Strep, Botulism and Chamydia