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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 Caused by ingesting spores – No honey during first one year of life Adult botulism Caused by ingesting spore Canned food Wound botulism Medical emergency, can be […] The post E 098 Bacterial Infection Part appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Three topics today Reflection and repetition for success It’s vs Its What if you LOVED it? The post Dominate Medicine 008 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

this is part two of the live event for 33 Days to Pass the PANCE The post 33 Days to Pass Your PANCE June Cohort – Part 2 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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.  I’ll be hosting another cohort beginning on June 1st. If your exam is coming up in July, August or […] The post 33 Days to Pass Your PANCE June Cohort – Part 1 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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 Presentation –  Bloody urine is the most common presenting symptom Pyuria Dysuria Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings   Urinalysis shows hematuria   U/S, CT, MRI   […] The post S2 E097 Genitourinary Neoplasms and a small hack to help you through school appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

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 elderly Diagnosis Symptoms alone may be enough U/A Cultures Treatment – Several different options for antibiotic treatment Cephalexin (Keflex) Fluoroquinolones Bactrim is becoming less effective due to resistant organisms […] The post S2 E096 Infectious Disorders of the Urinary Tract appeared first on 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.