Physician Assistant Exam Review

S2 E089 Liver Cirrhosis and Studying in December

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cirrhosis (End Stage Liver Disease) Cirrhosis is a fibrosis or scaring of the liver. Normally functioning liver tissue is replaced with non functionin...

S2 E088 Hepatitis & the Valley

17 Nov 2021

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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 He...

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

19 Oct 2021

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Polyps An abnormal growth of soft tissue projecting from a mucous membrane They may be flat, sessile or pedunculated 95% of adenocarcinoma of the colo...

S2 E086 The Colon & Getting to the Right Answer

05 Oct 2021

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Important Definitions Abscess – a painful collection of pus, usually caused by a bacterial infectionFistula – An abnormal connection betwe...

S2 E085 Small Bowel and a Job Hunt Tip

21 Sep 2021

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Appendicitis Inflamed appendix Clinical Presentation Abdominal pain Beginning periumbilical and moving toward the RLQ Increasing in severity Pain with...

S2 E084 Stomach, Pancreas and Anxiety

31 Aug 2021

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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 ...

S2 E083 The Esophagus and a little anxiety management

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Esophagitis An inflammation of the esophagus Causes GERD Medications NSAIDS Antibiotics Bisphosphonates Many others Excessive alcohol consumption Infe...

S2 E082 Hyper-coagulability

03 Aug 2021

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Hypercoagulable states (Thrombophilia) Where is the problem? Clotting Factors Too many Too active Platelets Too many Too active Vascular injury Surger...

S2 E081 Coagulation Disorders

20 Jul 2021

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Coagulation Factor Disorders von Willebrand Disease A spectrum of low production to production of poorly functioning von Willebrand’s Factor. von Wi...

S2 E080 Clotting overview

08 Jul 2021

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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...

S2 E079 Lymphoma and an important tactic for the PANCE

22 Jun 2021

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Lymphoma A group of malignancies that develop from lymphocytes There are over 80 types of lymphoma. Unlike leukemia lymphoma is a solid tumor Generall...

S2 E078 Leukemia

09 Jun 2021

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Leukemia Leukemia is a disease characterized by the overproduction of a particular type of blood cell. This process often inhibits the production of n...

S2 E077 Hemolytic Anemias

25 May 2021

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Sickle Cell Anemia Genetic Pattern Autosomal recessive Homozygote inheritance of Hemoglobin S (HbS) Predominantly seen in the African American populat...

S2 E076 Macrocytic Anemia

11 May 2021

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Macrocytic Anemia Macrocytic anemias produce strange dysfunctional blood cells. This will result in some hemolysis and progress to splenic dysfunction...

S2 E075 Microcytic Anemia and a Better Way to Remember

28 Apr 2021

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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 star...

S2 E074 Red Blood Cells

13 Apr 2021

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

S2 E073 Hematology Overview

30 Mar 2021

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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&#...

S2 E072 Wrapping up EENT

16 Jun 2020

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Parotitis/Sialadentitis Painful swelling of the parotid one or both parotid glands Cause Viral infection Historically the number one cause was the mum...

S2 E071 Throat and Mouth Infections and Inflammation

02 Jun 2020

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Oropharyngeal Infections/Inflammatory disorders Aphthous ulcers (Canker sore) Round ulcer on oral mucosa Unknown etiology Clinical Presentation Small ...

S2 E70 The Nose and Sinuses

19 May 2020

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Acute/chronic sinusitis An inflammation/infection of the sinuses Typically secondary to an upper respiratory infection or seasonal allergies Most comm...

S2 E069 Inner Ear and Hearing Loss

05 May 2020

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<< Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma) Slow growing benign tumo...

S2 E068 External and Inner Ear from the PANCE Blue Print

21 Apr 2020

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<< Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> External Ear Cerumen Impaction Ear wax built up in the ...

S2 E067 Failing PA School

07 Apr 2020

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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 ...

S2 E066 COVID-19 and the Eyeball

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Vascular disorders Retinal Artery Occlusion Causes & Predisposing Factors Clot Sclerosis HTN DM Atrial Fibrillation Temporal arteritis Clinical Pr...

S2 E065 Eye and Trauma and Subconscious Study Cues

10 Mar 2020

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<< Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step Blowout Fracture A fracture of the orbit Clinical Presentation “...

S2 E064 Nystagmus and Retinal issues for the PANCE

25 Feb 2020

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Neuro-Ophthalmologic Disorders << Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step Nystagmus An involuntary rhythmic ...

S2 E063 The Eyeball Part 2 for the PANCE

11 Feb 2020

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<< Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Blepharitis An infection of the eyelid Acute blephariti...

S2 E062 The Eyeball Part 1

28 Jan 2020

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We start the eyeball today with conjunctivitis The post S2 E062 The Eyeball Part 1 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 EP 061 What to do When You Fail The PANCE

14 Jan 2020

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I discuss with Alana what happens after you fail your PANCE. The post S2 EP 061 What to do When You Fail The PANCE appeared first on Physician Assista...

S2 E060 Pulmonology – ARDS and more for the PANCE

17 Dec 2019

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<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Other Pulmonary Disease Acute Respiratory Distre...

S2 E059 Pulm Neoplastic Disease

03 Dec 2019

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<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Lung Cancer #1 cause of cancer related deaths 85...

S2 E058 Pulm Infections part 2

19 Nov 2019

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<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Influenza Influenza is an orthomyxovirus Most co...

S2 E057 Pulmonary infections Part 1

05 Nov 2019

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<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Acute bronchitis Infection of the large bronchi ...

S2 E056 Pneumonia

22 Oct 2019

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<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Pneumonia Community Acquired Pneumonia From oxfo...

S2 E055 Pulmonary Circ and PA WEEK!

01 Oct 2019

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PA WEEK! and pulmonary HTN, PE and more The post S2 E055 Pulmonary Circ and PA WEEK! appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E054 Pleural disease for the PANCE

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pneumothorax with a touch of decreasing your stress level The post S2 E054 Pleural disease for the PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Re...

S2 E053 Restrictive Lung Diseases and what to avoid on your breaks.

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Restrictive Pulmonary Disease Idiopathic pulmona...

S2 E052 CF & why key terms aren’t enough

13 Aug 2019

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Knowing your key terms might not be enough?? The post S2 E052 CF & why key terms aren’t enough appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam ...

S2 E051 COPD & Asthma (and my best advice for struggling)

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

<< Click here to get 40 Pulmonology questions straight from my book The Final Step >> Obstructive Lung Diseases Spirometry The most us...

S2 E050 Derm Misc for the PANCE/PANRE

16 Jul 2019

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<< Click here to get 26 Derm questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Acanthosis Nigricans Typically occurs in African Ameri...

S2 E049 Derm: Skin Cancer for the PANRE and PANCE

02 Jul 2019

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<< Click here to get 26 Derm questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Kaposi’s Sarcoma A systemic disease caused by herpes...

S2 E048 Vascular and blistering issues for the PANCE/PANRE

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Little red spots and gross blisters The post S2 E048 Vascular and blistering issues for the PANCE/PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Re...

S2 E047 SJS/TEN for the PANCE or PANRE

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

demystifying TEN and SJS The post S2 E047 SJS/TEN for the PANCE or PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E046 Derm integrity for the PANCE/PANRE

21 May 2019

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PANCE/PANRE review of Derm including burns and ulcers The post S2 E046 Derm integrity for the PANCE/PANRE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam R...

S2 E045 Derm viruses

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Derm viruses - chicken pox, herpes, warts and more The post S2 E045 Derm viruses appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E044 Childhood Exanthem

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

the six childhood exanthema The post S2 E044 Childhood Exanthem appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E043 Bacterial skin infections

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Erysipelas, Impetigo, Cellulitis The post S2 E043 Bacterial skin infections appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 EO42 Spiders, Bugs and Fungal Infections (Yuck!)

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Derm Part 5 Moving right along The post S2 EO42 Spiders, Bugs and Fungal Infections (Yuck!) appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E041 Hair, Nails & Pigment Disorders

22 Jan 2019

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Derm part 4 The post S2 E041 Hair, Nails & Pigment Disorders appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E040 Derm Part 3

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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

S2 E039 Dermatology part 2

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Papulosquamous disorders Conditions which present with both papule and scales Lichen simplex chronicus (not on 2019 blueprint) A skin disorder charact...

S2 E038 Dermatology Part 1

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dermatology: The beginning vocab and what not The post S2 E038 Dermatology Part 1 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E037 Lipids

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Dyslipidemia Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (l...

S2 E036 DM2

16 Oct 2018

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Covering Diabetes Type 2 The post S2 E036 DM2 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E035 Diabetes Type 1

02 Oct 2018

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Diabetes type 1 and an important thing you can stop worrying about. The post S2 E035 Diabetes Type 1 appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Revi...

S2 E034 Addison’s disease

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >>   Addison’s Disease Addison’s = Prim...

S2 E033 Cushing’s Syndrome

01 May 2018

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<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> The Hypothalamic, Pituitary Adrenal Axis In r...

S2 E032 The Parathyroid

17 Apr 2018

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

S2 E031 Thyroiditis and Thyroid Cancer

03 Apr 2018

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<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >>   Thyroiditis Inflammation of the thyroi...

S2 E30 Thyroid hyper-hypo

20 Mar 2018

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<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Disorders of the Thyroid Hormones TSH = thyro...

S2 E029 Arteries

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Giant Cell Arteritis The post S2 E029 Arteries appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E028 Veins, Veins, Veins

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss Veins and some crazy spartan ways to get your work done. The post S2 E028 Veins, Veins, Veins appeared first on Physician Assistant ...

S2 E027 Atherosclerosis and Dyslipidemia: A review for the PANC

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

<< Click here to get 22 Cardiology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Atherosclerosis Components of atherosclerosis Li...

S2 E026 Finishing up Heart Murmurs for the PANCE

23 Jan 2018

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The rest of heart murmurs The post S2 E026 Finishing up Heart Murmurs for the PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E025 Welcome Back & Let the Murmurs Begin

09 Jan 2018

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Intro to Murmurs The post S2 E025 Welcome Back & Let the Murmurs Begin appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E024 Heart Block for the PANCE or PANRE

18 Apr 2017

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The dreaded topic of heart block and the #1 thing I recommend for the week of your exam. The post S2 E024 Heart Block for the PANCE or PANRE appeared ...

S2 E023 Ventricular Rhythms

04 Apr 2017

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PVCs, Tach, Torsades and more. The post S2 E023 Ventricular Rhythms appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E022 Afib & Aflutter

21 Mar 2017

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<< Click here to get 22 Cardiology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Atrial fibrillation Fibrillation Muscular twitch...

S2 E021 Introduction to Conduction Disorders

07 Mar 2017

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Today we cover an introduction to arrhythmias and getting job in surgery The post S2 E021 Introduction to Conduction Disorders appeared first on Phys...

S2 E20 Myocardial Infarction

28 Feb 2017

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Covering MI and more.... The post S2 E20 Myocardial Infarction appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E019 Ischemia

21 Feb 2017

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Discussing ischemia and attitude for the PANRE and the PANCE. The post S2 E019 Ischemia appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E018 Endocarditis, Pericarditis and Tamponade

08 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to finally figure out the Duke criteria. The post S2 E018 Endocarditis, Pericarditis and Tamponade appeared first on Physician Assistant E...

S2 E017 CHF and Hypotension

25 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

CHF and hypotension The post S2 E017 CHF and Hypotension appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E016 Hypertension Medications

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you need to know about treating hypertension to pass the PANCE or the PANRE The post S2 E016 Hypertension Medications appeared first on Phy...

S2 E015 Black Friday Deal & Congenital Heart Defects

16 Nov 2016

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Congenital Heart defects for the PANCE and PANRE The post S2 E015 Black Friday Deal & Congenital Heart Defects appeared first on Physician Assist...

S2 E014 Cardiomyopathy and Hypertension

03 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hypertension and cardiomyopathy The post S2 E014 Cardiomyopathy and Hypertension appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E013 Contraception, Infertility and Breast Issues

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this session we finish obgyn for the PANRE and the PANCE The post S2 E013 Contraception, Infertility and Breast Issues appeared first on Physician ...

S2 E012 Ovaries and PID

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

S2 E011 Your Questions

20 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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...

S2 E010 Disorders of the Uterus for the PANCE and PANRE

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we cover endometriosis, fibroids, prolapse and more... The post S2 E010 Disorders of the Uterus for the PANCE and PANRE appeared first on Physic...

S2 E009 A Review of Cervical and Vaginal Disorders for the PANCE and PANRE

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Cervical Dysplasia and Carcinoma Neoplasia is an abno...

S2 E008 The Menstrual Cycle for the PANCE and PANRE

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Menstrual cycle Follicular phase Day one of the cycle...

S2 E007 Preterm Labor, Labor, Delivery & Postpartum problems for the PANCE and PANRE

26 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Preterm Labor Labor is the the presence of uterine co...

S2 E006 Third Trimester Bleeding & ID During Pregnancy for the PANCE and PANRE

12 Jul 2016

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A review of third trimester bleeding & ID in pregnancy for the PANCE and PANRE The post S2 E006 Third Trimester Bleeding & ID During Pregnan...

S2 E005: Rh Incompatibility and Eclampsia

28 Jun 2016

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<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Rh Incompatibility Mother is Rh (-) and baby is Rh (+...

S2 E004 Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

14 Jun 2016

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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease The post S2 E004 Gestational Trophoblastic Disease appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

S2 E003 Abortions and Ectopics

31 May 2016

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In this episode we cover abortions and ectopics and some new study tips The post S2 E003 Abortions and Ectopics appeared first on Physician Assistant ...

S2 E002 OB Prenatal Care & Active vs Passive Studying

17 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

<< Click here to get 26 ObGyn questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Routine Prenatal Care Terminology Estimated date of c...

S2 E001 Welcome Back

10 May 2016

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Intro to season 2 The post S2 E001 Welcome Back appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Win a $562 PANCE Review Package!

16 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 100 – This week we go through over 50 review questions

16 Mar 2015

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We cover over 50 review questions this week, come take a listen The post Episode 100 – This week we go through over 50 review questions appeared...

Abuse, grief and suicide

06 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

<< Click here to get 23 Psych questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Child Abuse Things you should know The physical, sexu...

Substance abuse, Acute Stress Disorder & Conduct disorder

16 Dec 2014

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<< Click here to get 23 Psych questions straight from my book, The Final Step >>   Substance Dependence Things you should know Us...

Personality Disorders

02 Dec 2014

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Personality Disorders!!! The post Personality Disorders appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Psychotic Disorders

18 Nov 2014

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<< Click here to get 23 Psych questions straight from my book, The Final Step >>   Schizophrenia  Things you should know Pat...

No show this week

04 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry, but it’s not gonna happen this week.  🙁   The kids, my wife and I all have had bronchitis / sinus infection / pnuemonia who know...

ADHD and Mood Disorders

21 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 A...

Eating Disorders and Autism

07 Oct 2014

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Today we cover eating disorders and autism. The post Eating Disorders and Autism appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Anxiety Disorders

23 Sep 2014

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Today we begin psychology for the PANCE with anxiety disorders. The post Anxiety Disorders appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

How to boost confidence and speed the week before your PANCE

09 Sep 2014

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Here is my 3 part series on what to do the week before your PANCE or PANRE.               The post How to boost con...