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Physician Assistant Exam Review

Brian Wallace PA-C

We review core medical knowledge on a continuous basis for the physician assistant preparing for the PANRE.

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14:57

New Year New Show

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

2022/01/04

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 explain everything in today’s episode. Take a listen here or wherever you listen to the show. The post New Year New Show appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E089 Liver Cirrhosis and Studying in December

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2021/12/10

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 insidious onset over months or years Portal hypertension and decreased liver function cause most of the symptoms of cirrhosis Risk Factors/Causes Chronic hepatitis Chronic alcohol abuse […] The post S2 E089 Liver Cirrhosis and Studying in December appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E088 Hepatitis & the Valley

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2021/11/17

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 & Epstein Barr Alcohol Drugs Non alcoholic fatty liver disease Autoimmune disease Symptoms Jaundice Nausea Poor appetite Right upper […] The post S2 E088 Hepatitis & the Valley appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E087 Colon & Rectum & 3 Words That Might Change...

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2021/10/19

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 Presentation Surveillance According to the American Cancer society all patients of average risk should begin screening at age 45 with Fecal occult blood […] The post S2 E087 Colon & Rectum & 3 Words That Might Change Everything appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E086 The Colon & Getting to the Right Answer

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2021/10/05

Important Definitions Abscess – a painful collection of pus, usually caused by a bacterial infectionFistula – An abnormal connection between two body partStricture – A narrowing Study tip for today. Differentiate diagnosis and disease stats Alright now on the large intestine. Diverticular disease Having diverticula or pockets in the colon Diverticulitis is an inflammation of […] The post S2 E086 The Colon & Getting to the Right Answer appeared first on Physician

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28:28

S2 E085 Small Bowel and a Job Hunt Tip

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2021/09/21

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 Physical Exam Findings Abdominal tenderness even to light palpation Rebound tenderness Tenderness over McBurney’s point – located on the right side of the abdomen one third of the way from […] The post S2 E085 Small Bowel and a Job Hunt Tip appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E084 Stomach, Pancreas and Anxiety

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2021/08/31

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 in the stomach. PUD is the most common cause of a GI bleed Risk factors Helicobacter pylori is […] The post S2 E084 Stomach, Pancreas and Anxiety appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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26:04

S2 E083 The Esophagus and a little anxiety management

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

2021/08/17

Esophagitis An inflammation of the esophagus Causes GERD Medications NSAIDS Antibiotics Bisphosphonates Many others Excessive alcohol consumption Infectious causes are related to an immunocompromised patient. Candida Herpes Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Clinical Presentation Dysphagia (diffic ulty swallowing) Odynophagia (painful swallowing) Heartburn Nausea Cough Labs and Studies Endoscopy with biopsy Herpes – Multiple shallow ulcers throughout the esophagus […] The post S2 E083 The Esophagus and a

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S2 E082 Hyper-coagulability

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2021/08/03

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 Hypercoagulable state Vascular injury German doctor and scientist who first described the mechanism for a pulmonary embolism. The name Virchow’s triad was not used until well after his death. […] The post S2 E082 Hyper-coagulability appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E081 Coagulation Disorders

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2021/07/20

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 functions. vWF helps platelets to stick together in the subendothelial collagen vWF binds to and maintains Factor VIII in circulation. Factor VIII breaks down very quickly in the bloodstream […] The post S2 E081 Coagulation Disorders appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E080 Clotting overview

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2021/07/08

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. Primary hemostasis When a blood vessel is damaged, the subendothelium spaces are exposed to blood. This triggers a number of events designed to […] The post S2 E080 Clotting overview appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E079 Lymphoma and an important tactic for the PANCE

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2021/06/22

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) lymphoma develops in the lymphatic system Think lymph nodes and spleen Leukemia develops in the bone marrow The two main classifications of lymphoma […] The post S2 E079 Lymphoma and an important tactic for the PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E078 Leukemia

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2021/06/09

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 not function as proper cells Leukemia does not form a solid tumor. Rather it produces blood cells which may infiltrate tissue. Leukemic cells have unusually […] The post S2 E078 Leukemia appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E077 Hemolytic Anemias

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2021/05/25

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 forms a gel that distorts the shape of the RBC into a sickle. This makes the cells “sticky” and less flexible leading to clogging of small blood vessels. […] The post S2 E077 Hemolytic Anemias appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E076 Macrocytic Anemia

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2021/05/11

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-Jolly bodies are DNA remnants seen with a macrocytic anemia or a damaged spleen. You will find them in B12 deficiency anemia, folate deficient anemia, sickle cell anemia and celiac […] The post S2 E076 Macrocytic Anemia appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E075 Microcytic Anemia and a Better Way to Remember

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

2021/04/28

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 specific we can get a more clear diagnosis and treatment plan. One of the easiest places to […] The post S2 E075 Microcytic Anemia and a Better Way to Remember appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E074 Red Blood Cells

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2021/04/13

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 Cells Simplified The specific shape of a RBC gives it an increased surface area for better gas exchange and flexibility for fitting into tiny […] The post S2 E074 Red Blood Cells appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E073 Hematology Overview

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2021/03/30

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 Polycythemia – to many RBC’s Thrombocytosis -to many Platelets Cytopenias Anemia – low RBC Leukopenia -low WBC Coagulation disorders Clotting factor disorders – messed up clotting factors Thrombocytopenias […] The post S2 E073 Hematology Overview appeared first on Physician Assistant

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S2 E072 Wrapping up EENT

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

2020/06/16

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 most common HIV Bacterial infection Staph Aureus is the most common bacteria Autoimmune disease Sjogrens Blockage Stone Mucus plug Dehydration Clinical Presentation Facial swelling Facial pain Difficulty […] The post S2 E072 Wrapping up EENT appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E071 Throat and Mouth Infections and Inflammation

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2020/06/02

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 white Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Clinical diagnosis Treatment Self limiting ½ hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine mouthwash Corticosteroids Oral candidiasis (Thrush) Yeast infection of the mouth 50% […] The post S2 E071 Throat and Mouth Infections and Inflammation appeared first on

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