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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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29:19

S2 E084 Stomach, Pancreas and Anxiety

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

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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33:08

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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18:35

S2 E081 Coagulation Disorders

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

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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33:31

S2 E080 Clotting overview

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

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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28:09

S2 E079 Lymphoma and an important tactic for the PANCE

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

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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32:56

S2 E078 Leukemia

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

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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24:20

S2 E077 Hemolytic Anemias

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

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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20:53

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

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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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24:48

S2 E074 Red Blood Cells

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

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

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

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

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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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31:08

S2 E071 Throat and Mouth Infections and Inflammation

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

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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24:52

S2 E70 The Nose and Sinuses

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

2020/05/19

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 Influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis Staph aureus Predisposing Factors Anything that obstructs drainage from the sinuses Smoking – (decreases movement of cilia) Deviated septum Cystic fibrosis Large adenoids Clinical Presentation I’ve had a cold […] The post S2 E70 The Nose and Sinuses appeared first on

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27:05

S2 E069 Inner Ear and Hearing Loss

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

2020/05/05

<< 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 Occurs in males and females equally Most often found in those between the ages of 50 and 60. The are the most common intracranial tumor […] The post S2 E069 Inner Ear and Hearing Loss appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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S2 E059 Pulm Neoplastic Disease

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

2019/12/03

<< 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 Multiple exposure and exposure to other toxins increases risk Five year survival rate is 15% Small Cell and Non Small Cell Complications SVC syndrome […] The post S2 E059 Pulm Neoplastic Disease appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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24:18

Psychotic Disorders

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

2014/11/18

<< Click here to get 23 Psych questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Schizophrenia Things you should know Patient exhibits abnormal behavior and is unable to differentiate real from imaginary. Chronic and debilitating Disruption of the usual balance of emotions and thinking M>F Signs and Symptoms Positive symptoms – Extra feelings […] The post Psychotic Disorders appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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2:14

No show this week

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

2014/11/04

Sorry, but it’s not gonna happen this week. 🙁 The kids, my wife and I all have had bronchitis / sinus infection / pnuemonia who knows for about 2 weeks now. No end in site and I can’t speak long enough without coughing to do the show. I’ll have one up as soon […] The post No show this week appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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30:36

ADHD and Mood Disorders

Physician Assistant Exam Review ·

2014/10/21

In today's session we continue with Pysch covering ADHD and mood disorders. We also always do some quick review questions and study tips. The post ADHD and Mood Disorders appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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