Physician Assistant Exam Review

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. The post DoM 007 Rotations and feeling down appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Cryptorchidism One or both of the testes absent from the scrotum   Risk factors   Premature birth   Low birth weight Clinical Presentation   Routine pediatric exam Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings –  Provider is unable to palpate one or both testicles –  U/S   MRI Treatment Initially watchful waiting. The majority will descend […] The post S2 E095 Urology Problems & how to beat the PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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 advice from my kids pitching coach about trying harder You’re going to get a lot out of […] The post Dominate Medicine 006 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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. Erectile dysfunction Clinical Presentation   Usually a routine physical exam and direct questioning Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings   […] The post S2 E094 Male genitalia, Studying for test questions and understanding the PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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. The post Dominate Medicine 005 Rotations and the 2% rule appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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, mensuration the ovary and uterine and vaginal problems. When they say Genitourinary system (Male and Female) they mean urinary system and male genitals. We cover the bladder, […] The post S2 E093 The Bladder & how to make your work better appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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 what you’ve learned. The post Dominate Medicine 004 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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 sac may not be pushed back into place   Strangulated hernia – a hernia whose blood supply has been cut off   […] The post S2 E092 Hernias, Diarrhea and Study Tips appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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. The post Dominate Medicine 003 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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-small-bowel-and-a-job-hunt-tip/ Gluten sensitivity or intolerance 0.5-13% Gluten intolerance does create an immune response, but it does not obviously damage the vili in the small intestine. Clinical Presentation Bloating Gas Abdominal pain Diarrhea […] The post S2 E091 Food issues & A Path to Growth appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

We’re covering the things you can work with and how to use them to your advantage. The post Things you’ve already got appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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 triggers lead to cellular breakdown Bacterial or viral infection Fava beans which may be found in flour Drugs Aspirin Antimalarials Sulfonamides Methylene blue Diabetic ketoacidosis Clinical Presentation & Physical […] The post S2 E090 Metabolic Disorders and a new format appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Assistant Exam Review.

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 E85 Small Bowel and a Job Hunt Tip appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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.

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 little anxiety management appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.