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The new 2023 PANRE and PANRE-LA exam for physician assistants has arrived! Are you prepared? In this blog post, we discuss everything you need to know about the updated PANRE (traditional proctored exam) and the new PANRE-LA (in-home) exam. We first cover some history in addition to topics such as eligibility requirements, test format, the

The New 2023 PANRE and PANRE-LA: Everything you Need to Know

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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PANRE, PANRE-LA

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The new 2023 PANRE and PANRE-LA exam for physician assistants has arrived! Are you prepared? In this blog post, we discuss everything you need to know about the updated PANRE (traditional proctored exam) and the new PANRE-LA (in-home) exam. We first cover some history in addition to topics such as eligibility requirements, test format, the

Join Kristin and Sarah as they go over the high-yield EKG topics you will see on the PANCE, PANRE, and in real life! In this webinar, they show you how to approach EKGs and read them with more confidence and certainty. Sarah and Kristin (of the PA Twin Talks) are both certified PAs, sisters (and

High Yield EKG Review for the PANCE and PANRE (PA Twin Talks Replay)

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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PA Twin Talks

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Join Kristin and Sarah as they go over the high-yield EKG topics you will see on the PANCE, PANRE, and in real life! In this webinar, they show you how to approach EKGs and read them with more confidence and certainty. Sarah and Kristin (of the PA Twin Talks) are both certified PAs, sisters (and

Welcome to episode 99 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE, PANRE, and EOR™ review questions from the Smarty PANCE Instagram/Facebook page and the smartypance.com board review website. Special from today's episode: Join the Smarty PANCE Member's Community Check out our all-new End of

Podcast Episode 99: Ten PANCE, PANRE, and Rotation Review Questions

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Mixed PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint, Podcast

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Welcome to episode 99 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE, PANRE, and EOR™ review questions from the Smarty PANCE Instagram/Facebook page and the smartypance.com board review website. Special from today's episode: Join the Smarty PANCE Member's Community Check out our all-new End of

Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) and Acid/Base disorders are at the top of the list of some of the most dreaded topics you need to know for your PANCE and PANRE exams. In this video, we simplify ABG interpretation and teach you how to evaluate ABGs in a way that helps you quickly identify these disorders

Arterial Blood Gasses (ABGs) and Acid-Base for the PANCE and PANRE (PA Twin Talks Replay)

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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PA Twin Talks, PANCE Blueprint Pulmonary (10%), PANCE Blueprint Renal System (5%)

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Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) and Acid/Base disorders are at the top of the list of some of the most dreaded topics you need to know for your PANCE and PANRE exams. In this video, we simplify ABG interpretation and teach you how to evaluate ABGs in a way that helps you quickly identify these disorders

Hello everyone! Here is the video replay of last week's Sunday Funday Zoom event covering anticoagulation medications. In this "Sunday Funday," we demystified the complex topic of anticoagulant medications. Joe talks all about when to use the right anticoagulant depending on the clinical situation (PE, DVT, MI, CVA, etc.) We cover hard-to-learn topics twice a

Anticoagulation Medications Made Simple: Sunday Funday with Joe Gilboy PA-C (Replay)

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Blog, Sunday Funday

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Hello everyone! Here is the video replay of last week's Sunday Funday Zoom event covering anticoagulation medications. In this "Sunday Funday," we demystified the complex topic of anticoagulant medications. Joe talks all about when to use the right anticoagulant depending on the clinical situation (PE, DVT, MI, CVA, etc.) We cover hard-to-learn topics twice a

On Sunday, June 6th, we hosted the first-ever Sunday Funday Zoom event in our new Smarty PANCE Members' community! The goal of our membership community is to provide a virtual forum where PAs can teach, learn, and connect with each other. We had an amazing turnout, with over 100 participants tuning in from all corners

Viral Hepatitis for the PANCE & PANRE with Joe Gilboy PA-C

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Blog, Gastroenterology and Nutrition

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On Sunday, June 6th, we hosted the first-ever Sunday Funday Zoom event in our new Smarty PANCE Members' community! The goal of our membership community is to provide a virtual forum where PAs can teach, learn, and connect with each other. We had an amazing turnout, with over 100 participants tuning in from all corners

Welcome to episode 98 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE, PANRE, and EOR™ review questions from the Smarty PANCE Instagram/Facebook page and the smartypance.com board review website. Special from today's episode: Join the Smarty PANCE Member's Community Check out our all-new End of

Podcast Episode 98: Ten PANCE, PANRE, and Rotation Review Questions

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Mixed PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint, Podcast

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Welcome to episode 98 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE, PANRE, and EOR™ review questions from the Smarty PANCE Instagram/Facebook page and the smartypance.com board review website. Special from today's episode: Join the Smarty PANCE Member's Community Check out our all-new End of

Welcome to episode 97 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA board review podcast. Today is a bonus episode rounding out this incredible five-part podcast series with Joe Gilboy PA-C, all about cardiac murmurs. In this week's episode, we continue our discussion of cardiac murmurs with ten PANCE and PANRE board review murmur questions. We'll cover

Podcast Episode 97: Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy – Ten PANCE Murmur Questions

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy, Podcast

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Welcome to episode 97 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA board review podcast. Today is a bonus episode rounding out this incredible five-part podcast series with Joe Gilboy PA-C, all about cardiac murmurs. In this week's episode, we continue our discussion of cardiac murmurs with ten PANCE and PANRE board review murmur questions. We'll cover

Welcome to episode 96 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA board review podcast. Today is part five of this fabulous five-part series with Joe Gilboy PA-C, all about cardiac murmurs. In this week's episode of the Audio PANCE and PANRE podcast, we continue our discussion of cardiac murmurs with a focus on Mitral Valve

Podcast Episode 96: Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy (Part 5 of 5) – MVP and HOCM

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy, Podcast

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Welcome to episode 96 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA board review podcast. Today is part five of this fabulous five-part series with Joe Gilboy PA-C, all about cardiac murmurs. In this week's episode of the Audio PANCE and PANRE podcast, we continue our discussion of cardiac murmurs with a focus on Mitral Valve

Welcome to episode 95 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE, PANRE and EOR review questions from the Smarty PANCE Instagram/Facebook page and the smartypance.com board review website. Special from today's episode: Follow Smarty PANCE and The Daily PANCE Blueprint on Instagram Follow Smarty

Podcast Episode 95: Ten PANCE, PANRE, and Rotation Review Questions

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Mixed PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint, Podcast

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Welcome to episode 95 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE, PANRE and EOR review questions from the Smarty PANCE Instagram/Facebook page and the smartypance.com board review website. Special from today's episode: Follow Smarty PANCE and The Daily PANCE Blueprint on Instagram Follow Smarty

Welcome to episode 94 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA board review podcast. Today is part four of this fabulous five-part series with Joe Gilboy PA-C, all about cardiac murmurs. In this week's episode of the Audio PANCE and PANRE podcast, we continue our discussion of cardiac murmurs with a focus on the tricuspid

Podcast Episode 94: Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy (Part 4 of 5) – Tricuspid Stenosis

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Cardiovascular, Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy, Podcast

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Welcome to episode 94 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA board review podcast. Today is part four of this fabulous five-part series with Joe Gilboy PA-C, all about cardiac murmurs. In this week's episode of the Audio PANCE and PANRE podcast, we continue our discussion of cardiac murmurs with a focus on the tricuspid

Welcome to episode 93 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE physician assistant/associate board review podcast. Today is part three of this extraordinary five-part series with Joe Gilboy PA-C, all about cardiac murmurs. In this week's episode of the Audio PANCE and PANRE podcast, we continue our discussion of cardiac murmurs with a focus on the pulmonic valve. We'll talk about the different types of murmurs (stenosis and regurgitation) that can occur with the pulmonic valve and how to differentiate them from other types of murmurs. If you haven't already, make sure to listen to our previous podcast episode where we covered aortic valve murmurs and mitral valve murmurs.

Podcast Episode 93: Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy (Part 3 of 5) – Pulmonary Valve Stenosis and Regurgitation

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy, Podcast

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Welcome to episode 93 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE physician assistant/associate board review podcast. Today is part three of this extraordinary five-part series with Joe Gilboy PA-C, all about cardiac murmurs. In this week's episode of the Audio PANCE and PANRE podcast, we continue our discussion of cardiac murmurs with a focus on the pulmonic valve. We'll talk about the different types of murmurs (stenosis and regurgitation) that can occur with the pulmonic valve and how to differentiate them from other types of murmurs. If you haven't already, make sure to listen to our previous podcast episode where we covered aortic valve murmurs and mitral valve murmurs.

The Audio PANCE/ PANRE Podcast Episode 92. Cardiac Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy Part 2 of 5. Mitral valve stenosis & regurgitation with Joe Gilboy PA-C.

Podcast Episode 92: Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy (Part 2 of 5) – Mitral Stenosis and Regurgitation

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy, Podcast

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The Audio PANCE/ PANRE Podcast Episode 92. Cardiac Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy Part 2 of 5. Mitral valve stenosis & regurgitation with Joe Gilboy PA-C.

Welcome to episode 91 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast. Today is part one of an extraordinary five-part series with Joe Gilboy PA-C, all about cardiac murmurs. It's time to throw away everything you have ever learned that made you hate cardiac murmurs (you know those crazy line diagrams) and

Podcast Episode 91: Cardiac Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy (Part 1 of 5) – Aortic Stenosis and Regurgitation

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Cardiology, Murmurs Made Incredibly Easy, Podcast

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Welcome to episode 91 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast. Today is part one of an extraordinary five-part series with Joe Gilboy PA-C, all about cardiac murmurs. It's time to throw away everything you have ever learned that made you hate cardiac murmurs (you know those crazy line diagrams) and

The PANCE is a big test, but it doesn’t have to be scary. It’s not about memorizing facts but rather about understanding how to apply information. It's also about knowing what you’re going to study and how you will study it. Here are ten study tips that will help you get ready for the PANCE

10 PANCE Study Tips Every PA Student Must Know

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Blog, PANCE, PANCE and PANRE Quick Tips, PANRE, Study Tips

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The PANCE is a big test, but it doesn’t have to be scary. It’s not about memorizing facts but rather about understanding how to apply information. It's also about knowing what you’re going to study and how you will study it. Here are ten study tips that will help you get ready for the PANCE

This 8-week PANRE Study Plan follows the NCCPA™ PANRE Content Blueprint taking you from start to finish covering all 275 level 1, 2, and 3 topics and diseases with links to corresponding Smarty PANCE lessons and high yield PEARLS tables.

The 3-Step PANRE Prep and 8-Week PANRE Study Schedule

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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PANRE, Study Tips

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This 8-week PANRE Study Plan follows the NCCPA™ PANRE Content Blueprint taking you from start to finish covering all 275 level 1, 2, and 3 topics and diseases with links to corresponding Smarty PANCE lessons and high yield PEARLS tables.

Are you preparing for your Internal Medicine End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? Then get ready to ace your exam with this 160+ question Internal Medicine Rotation Practice Exam available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not a member yet? You can Join Now and Save Big! Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation Practice Exam The

Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation Practice Exam

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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End of Rotation Exams, Internal Medicine, Rotation Exams

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Are you preparing for your Internal Medicine End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? Then get ready to ace your exam with this 160+ question Internal Medicine Rotation Practice Exam available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not a member yet? You can Join Now and Save Big! Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation Practice Exam The

At Smarty PANCE, we use the NCCPA PANCE Content Blueprint as the foundational core of our website and everything we do. If you are a PA student studying to pass your PANCE, we encourage you to do the same. The NCCPA™ PANCE Content Blueprint has been created for you by the PA certifying body as

8 Week Smarty PANCE NCCPA Blueprint Study Schedule (and Planner)

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Blog, PANCE

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At Smarty PANCE, we use the NCCPA PANCE Content Blueprint as the foundational core of our website and everything we do. If you are a PA student studying to pass your PANCE, we encourage you to do the same. The NCCPA™ PANCE Content Blueprint has been created for you by the PA certifying body as

There's no reason why you should go into your boards without having a very clear understanding of where you stand. Though passing scores are no longer published, a PANCE score of 350+ is generally accepted as "passing," however, passing scores can and do range from 350-392. The highest score attainable on your PANCE is 800. Here

How to Tell if You Will Pass Your PANCE and How to Know Where You Stand

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Blog

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There's no reason why you should go into your boards without having a very clear understanding of where you stand. Though passing scores are no longer published, a PANCE score of 350+ is generally accepted as "passing," however, passing scores can and do range from 350-392. The highest score attainable on your PANCE is 800. Here

Ménière's disease, labyrinthitis, vestibular neuritis, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), and acoustic neuroma are all causes of vertigo and are included on the NCCPA PANCE/PANRE EENT blueprint and family medicine rotation exam blueprints. It is important to be able to differentiate quickly between these five causes of vertigo as they are common exam questions with

Meniere’s disease, Labyrinthitis, Vestibular Neuritis, and Acoustic Neuroma: How to Spot the Difference

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Blog, EENT

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Ménière's disease, labyrinthitis, vestibular neuritis, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), and acoustic neuroma are all causes of vertigo and are included on the NCCPA PANCE/PANRE EENT blueprint and family medicine rotation exam blueprints. It is important to be able to differentiate quickly between these five causes of vertigo as they are common exam questions with

In this podcast compilation from The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast, Joe Gilboy PA-C discusses best practices for answering the most difficult PANCE and PANRE test questions. If you are not already subscribed to the podcast, you can download and listen to past FREE episodes here, on iTunes, Google Play Music, or just search for "The

How to Tackle Difficult PANCE and PANRE Test Questions: Part 1 and 2

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Blog, Podcast

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In this podcast compilation from The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast, Joe Gilboy PA-C discusses best practices for answering the most difficult PANCE and PANRE test questions. If you are not already subscribed to the podcast, you can download and listen to past FREE episodes here, on iTunes, Google Play Music, or just search for "The

See One, Do One, Teach One I am sure you have heard the saying, "see one, do one, teach one." This is all fine and dandy, but what if you never get to see one? We have solved the problem of deadbeat preceptors and bad rotation sites by bringing patient cases directly to you. Augment

Go Bedside With ReelDx and Smarty PANCE

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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ReelDx

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See One, Do One, Teach One I am sure you have heard the saying, "see one, do one, teach one." This is all fine and dandy, but what if you never get to see one? We have solved the problem of deadbeat preceptors and bad rotation sites by bringing patient cases directly to you. Augment

Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation (EOR) Review Course The Smarty PANCE internal medicine rotation exam review course follows the PAEA Internal Medicine End of Rotation™ Exam Blueprint Topic List. This blueprint provides the suggested topics for the internal medicine end of rotation exam. Internal Medicine End of Rotation PAEA™ Exam Topic List Smarty PANCE is not

Internal Medicine Rotation Review Course

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Internal Medicine, Rotation Exams

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Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation (EOR) Review Course The Smarty PANCE internal medicine rotation exam review course follows the PAEA Internal Medicine End of Rotation™ Exam Blueprint Topic List. This blueprint provides the suggested topics for the internal medicine end of rotation exam. Internal Medicine End of Rotation PAEA™ Exam Topic List Smarty PANCE is not

The Smarty PANCE emergency medicine rotation exam review course follows the PAEA Emergency Medicine End of Rotation™ Exam Blueprint. This blueprint provides the suggested topics for the emergency medicine end of rotation exam.

Emergency Medicine Rotation Review Course

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Emergency Medicine, End of Rotation Exams, Rotation Exams

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The Smarty PANCE emergency medicine rotation exam review course follows the PAEA Emergency Medicine End of Rotation™ Exam Blueprint. This blueprint provides the suggested topics for the emergency medicine end of rotation exam.

Create and Customize Your PANCE Study Plan to Beat Overwhelm Using Trello In case you didn't notice, there are A LOT of task and time management apps on the market. And while they are all the rage, it doesn't mean these apps are useful for productivity or for organizing large, complex tasks like studying for

Use Trello to Create Your Perfect PANCE Study Plan

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Study Tips

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Create and Customize Your PANCE Study Plan to Beat Overwhelm Using Trello In case you didn't notice, there are A LOT of task and time management apps on the market. And while they are all the rage, it doesn't mean these apps are useful for productivity or for organizing large, complex tasks like studying for

General Surgery Clinical Rotation Review Course The Smarty PANCE general surgery rotation exam review course follows the PAEA General Surgery End of Rotation™ Exam Blueprint. This blueprint provides the suggested topics for the general surgery end of rotation exam. Smarty PANCE is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, the Physician Assistant Education Association.

General Surgery Rotation Review Course

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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End of Rotation Exams, General Surgery, Rotation Exams

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General Surgery Clinical Rotation Review Course The Smarty PANCE general surgery rotation exam review course follows the PAEA General Surgery End of Rotation™ Exam Blueprint. This blueprint provides the suggested topics for the general surgery end of rotation exam. Smarty PANCE is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, the Physician Assistant Education Association.

The PANRE Smart Search tool. Designed to give you rapid, relevant, and reliable answers to PANRE Pilot exam questions. The PANRE blueprint smart search allows for the real-time search of all level 1, level 2, and level 3 PANRE blueprint content and in turn, provides search results that are based solely on the NCCPA PANRE Content Blueprint.

PANRE Smart Search: Rapid, Relevant, and Reliable PANRE Pilot Search

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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PANRE Pilot

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The PANRE Smart Search tool. Designed to give you rapid, relevant, and reliable answers to PANRE Pilot exam questions. The PANRE blueprint smart search allows for the real-time search of all level 1, level 2, and level 3 PANRE blueprint content and in turn, provides search results that are based solely on the NCCPA PANRE Content Blueprint.

Interactive 2019 NCCPA™ PANCE Pulmonary System Content Blueprint Smarty PANCE is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Pulmonary System (10%) Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases • Chronic bronchitis• Emphysema Infectious disorders • Acute bronchiolitis• Acute bronchitis• Acute epiglottitis• Croup• Influenza• Pertussis• Pneumonias o Bacterialo Fungalo HIV-relatedo

PANCE Pulmonary System Content Blueprint Study Guide

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Content Blueprint, Pulmonary

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Interactive 2019 NCCPA™ PANCE Pulmonary System Content Blueprint Smarty PANCE is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Pulmonary System (10%) Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases • Chronic bronchitis• Emphysema Infectious disorders • Acute bronchiolitis• Acute bronchitis• Acute epiglottitis• Croup• Influenza• Pertussis• Pneumonias o Bacterialo Fungalo HIV-relatedo

Interactive 2019 NCCPA™ PANCE Cardiology System Content Blueprint Study Guide with Exam and Flashcards Smarty PANCE is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Cardiomyopathy • Dilated • Hypertrophic • Restrictive Conduction disorders/dysrhythmias • Atrial fibrillation/flutter • Atrioventricular block • Bundle branch block • Paroxysmal supraventricular

PANCE Cardiovascular System Content Blueprint Study Guide

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Content Blueprint

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Interactive 2019 NCCPA™ PANCE Cardiology System Content Blueprint Study Guide with Exam and Flashcards Smarty PANCE is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Cardiomyopathy • Dilated • Hypertrophic • Restrictive Conduction disorders/dysrhythmias • Atrial fibrillation/flutter • Atrioventricular block • Bundle branch block • Paroxysmal supraventricular

The NCCPA has been kind enough to provide a blueprint, so it only makes sense that we put it to good use! Below are the latest content blueprints for both the 2022-2023 PANCE and 2022 PANRE + PANRE-LA supercharged with links to Smarty PANCE lessons and organ system-specific exams.

Interactive PANCE, PANRE, and EOR Exam Content Blueprints and Study Schedules

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Content Blueprint, End of Rotation Exams

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The NCCPA has been kind enough to provide a blueprint, so it only makes sense that we put it to good use! Below are the latest content blueprints for both the 2022-2023 PANCE and 2022 PANRE + PANRE-LA supercharged with links to Smarty PANCE lessons and organ system-specific exams.

PANRE Level 1 Diseases and Disorders: The Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) Blueprint covers the following 280 level-one assessment topics. Topics assessed at level one requires the following: Recognize most likely diagnosis using signs, symptoms, and risks; refer appropriately.

Level 1 Diseases: Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE)

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Level 1 PANRE

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PANRE Level 1 Diseases and Disorders: The Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) Blueprint covers the following 280 level-one assessment topics. Topics assessed at level one requires the following: Recognize most likely diagnosis using signs, symptoms, and risks; refer appropriately.

The Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) Blueprint covers the following 177 level-two assessment topics. Topics assessed at level two require the following: Make appropriate diagnosis by recognizing signs, symptoms, risks and/or interpreting results of diagnostic studies, and have knowledge of first-line treatment.

Level 2 Diseases: Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE)

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Level 2 PANRE

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The Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) Blueprint covers the following 177 level-two assessment topics. Topics assessed at level two require the following: Make appropriate diagnosis by recognizing signs, symptoms, risks and/or interpreting results of diagnostic studies, and have knowledge of first-line treatment.

The Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) covers the following thirty-two level-three assessment topics. Topics assessed at level three require the following: 1. Make an appropriate diagnosis by recognizing signs, symptoms, and risks. 2. Interpret the results of diagnostic studies and have knowledge of first-line treatment. 3. Have the knowledge required to manage well-known comorbid conditions, contraindications, and complications.

Level 3 Diseases: Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE)

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Level 3 PANRE

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The Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) covers the following thirty-two level-three assessment topics. Topics assessed at level three require the following: 1. Make an appropriate diagnosis by recognizing signs, symptoms, and risks. 2. Interpret the results of diagnostic studies and have knowledge of first-line treatment. 3. Have the knowledge required to manage well-known comorbid conditions, contraindications, and complications.

Are you preparing for your family practice End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? The Smarty PANCE family practice rotation exam follows the format of the PAEA Family Medicine End of Rotation Exam™ Blueprint and is ideal as preparation for your family practice clinical rotation exam and as preparation for your PANCE or PANRE

Rotation Exam: Family Medicine

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Family Medicine, Rotation Exams

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Are you preparing for your family practice End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? The Smarty PANCE family practice rotation exam follows the format of the PAEA Family Medicine End of Rotation Exam™ Blueprint and is ideal as preparation for your family practice clinical rotation exam and as preparation for your PANCE or PANRE

Women's Health and Reproductive System / OB GYN Clinical Rotation Exam Introducing two new Interactive Women's Health and Reproductive System/Obstetrics Rotation Exams now available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not yet a member? You can Join Now and Save. These exams follow the format of the PAEA Women's Health End of

Rotation Exam: Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Reproductive System, Rotation Exams

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Women's Health and Reproductive System / OB GYN Clinical Rotation Exam Introducing two new Interactive Women's Health and Reproductive System/Obstetrics Rotation Exams now available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not yet a member? You can Join Now and Save. These exams follow the format of the PAEA Women's Health End of

For the first time, in 2019 the PANCE and PANRE along with the new PANRE pilot (now closed to new applicants) are using different (although similar) blueprints. In this post, I am going to walk you through the new blueprints, and we will take a look at the new PANRE three-tier assessment system. I have

The PANCE, PANRE and Pilot Alternative Blueprint Breakdown

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Content Blueprint

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For the first time, in 2019 the PANCE and PANRE along with the new PANRE pilot (now closed to new applicants) are using different (although similar) blueprints. In this post, I am going to walk you through the new blueprints, and we will take a look at the new PANRE three-tier assessment system. I have

Pediatrics Clinical Rotation Exam Are you preparing for your pediatric clerkship End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? Then get ready to ace your exam with this 157 Question Pediatric Rotation Practice Exam available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not a member yet? You can Join Now and Save! The pediatric rotation exam follows the format of

Pediatrics Clinical Rotation Exam and QBank

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Pediatrics, Rotation Exams

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Pediatrics Clinical Rotation Exam Are you preparing for your pediatric clerkship End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? Then get ready to ace your exam with this 157 Question Pediatric Rotation Practice Exam available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not a member yet? You can Join Now and Save! The pediatric rotation exam follows the format of

General Surgery Clinical Rotation Exam Are you preparing for your general surgery clerkship End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? I am excited to announce this 140 Question General Surgery Rotation Practice Exam available to PA students and members of Smarty PANCE. Not a member yet? You can Join Now and Save. The general surgery exam follows the format of the PAEA

General Surgery Clinical Rotation Exam and QBank

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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General Surgery, Rotation Exams

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General Surgery Clinical Rotation Exam Are you preparing for your general surgery clerkship End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? I am excited to announce this 140 Question General Surgery Rotation Practice Exam available to PA students and members of Smarty PANCE. Not a member yet? You can Join Now and Save. The general surgery exam follows the format of the PAEA

Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation Exams Introducing two new 200 Question Interactive Emergency Medicine Rotation Exams with audio explanations now available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not yet a member? You can Join Now and Save. These exams follow the format of the PAEA Emergency Medicine End of Rotation Exam™ Blueprint and are perfect as preparation for your

Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation Exams

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Blog, Practice Exams, Rotation Exams

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Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation Exams Introducing two new 200 Question Interactive Emergency Medicine Rotation Exams with audio explanations now available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not yet a member? You can Join Now and Save. These exams follow the format of the PAEA Emergency Medicine End of Rotation Exam™ Blueprint and are perfect as preparation for your

2019 Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Blueprint The interactive 2019 NCCPA™ Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Content Blueprint is now live. This is a fully functional, complimentary, and interactive version of the latest psychiatry content blueprint published on the NCCPA website. Smarty PANCE members can review topics from the content blueprint and take an interactive blueprint based psychiatry examination using

Interactive 2019 PANCE Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Content Blueprint

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Psychiatry

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2019 Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Blueprint The interactive 2019 NCCPA™ Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Content Blueprint is now live. This is a fully functional, complimentary, and interactive version of the latest psychiatry content blueprint published on the NCCPA website. Smarty PANCE members can review topics from the content blueprint and take an interactive blueprint based psychiatry examination using

Making Sense of the PANCE and PANRE Neurologic System Vascular Disease Content Blueprint Today I will be dissecting the vascular disease section of PANCE/PANRE NCCPA Neurologic System Content Blueprint. Because this part of the neurology blueprint has a lot of overlap and can cause a lot of confusion I will break it down here for

Making Sense of the PANCE Neurology Vascular Disease Blueprint

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Neurologic System

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Making Sense of the PANCE and PANRE Neurologic System Vascular Disease Content Blueprint Today I will be dissecting the vascular disease section of PANCE/PANRE NCCPA Neurologic System Content Blueprint. Because this part of the neurology blueprint has a lot of overlap and can cause a lot of confusion I will break it down here for

Sign up for the FREE Daily PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Email Series Get 60-days of PANCE and PANRE Board Review Questions and Answers Delivered Daily to Your Inbox. Get Ready to Ace Your Boards! A new question will be delivered to your inbox every day for two months. Choose your answer and follow

Free Daily PANCE and PANRE 60-Day Email Series

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Daily PANCE and PANRE

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Sign up for the FREE Daily PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Email Series Get 60-days of PANCE and PANRE Board Review Questions and Answers Delivered Daily to Your Inbox. Get Ready to Ace Your Boards! A new question will be delivered to your inbox every day for two months. Choose your answer and follow

Metformin (Glumetza, Glucophage, Fortamet): Mechanism: Decreases hepatic glucose production and peripheral glucose utilization, decreases intestinal glucose absorption (these are reasons it leads to weight loss) Side effects: Can cause lactic acidosis and needs to be discontinued 24 hours before contrast and resumed 48 hours after with monitoring for creatinine, stop if creatine is > 1.5 Sulfonylureas -

Diabetes Medication: Mechanisms and Side Effects

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Endocrine System

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Metformin (Glumetza, Glucophage, Fortamet): Mechanism: Decreases hepatic glucose production and peripheral glucose utilization, decreases intestinal glucose absorption (these are reasons it leads to weight loss) Side effects: Can cause lactic acidosis and needs to be discontinued 24 hours before contrast and resumed 48 hours after with monitoring for creatinine, stop if creatine is > 1.5 Sulfonylureas -

The NCCPA has updated the PANCE Content Blueprint for 2019! With the update came some changes here on my SMARTYPANCE Board Review Website and your board review checklist which I will be discussing in detail here. NCCPA PANCE Content Blueprint 2019 vs. 2018 The Big Changes The biggest change comes in the form of a

The Ultimate Guide to The New 2019 NCCPA PANCE Content Blueprint

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Content Blueprint

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The NCCPA has updated the PANCE Content Blueprint for 2019! With the update came some changes here on my SMARTYPANCE Board Review Website and your board review checklist which I will be discussing in detail here. NCCPA PANCE Content Blueprint 2019 vs. 2018 The Big Changes The biggest change comes in the form of a

Topic summaries with critical PEARLS covering all fourteen NCCPA Content Blueprint Organs Systems (177 Blueprint Pearls in total) listed in alphabetical order and by Blueprint Organ System

PANCE/PANRE Content Blueprint PEARLS

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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PEARLS

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Topic summaries with critical PEARLS covering all fourteen NCCPA Content Blueprint Organs Systems (177 Blueprint Pearls in total) listed in alphabetical order and by Blueprint Organ System

The Important Side Effects of Anti-Tubercular Drugs Isoniazid (INH) Hepatotoxicity B6 deficiencies Peripheral neuritis  Cutaneous hypersensitivity Rarely can cause optic neuritis  Isoniazid is also associated with drug-induced lupus erythematosus Rifampin (RMP) Hepatotoxicity Nephrotoxicity Red discoloration of the body fluids (which may be alarming but is completely benign) Flu-syndrome Thrombocytopenic purpura Rifampin is a well known P450

The Important Side Effects of Anti-Tubercular Drugs

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Infectious Disease

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The Important Side Effects of Anti-Tubercular Drugs Isoniazid (INH) Hepatotoxicity B6 deficiencies Peripheral neuritis  Cutaneous hypersensitivity Rarely can cause optic neuritis  Isoniazid is also associated with drug-induced lupus erythematosus Rifampin (RMP) Hepatotoxicity Nephrotoxicity Red discoloration of the body fluids (which may be alarming but is completely benign) Flu-syndrome Thrombocytopenic purpura Rifampin is a well known P450

There are eight types of herpes viruses known to affect humans They are called the Herpes Human Viruses (HHV). There are two types of Herpes Simplex viruses: HSV 1- Oral lesions, HSV 2 - Genital lesions HSV 1 - Oral lesions (tongue, lips etc.) HSV 2 - Genital lesions (vulva, vagina, cervix, glans, prepuce, and penile shaft) HHV 3 - VZV (Varicella Zoster

Human Herpes (HHV) and Herpes Simplex (HSV) Viral Infections

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Uncategorized

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There are eight types of herpes viruses known to affect humans They are called the Herpes Human Viruses (HHV). There are two types of Herpes Simplex viruses: HSV 1- Oral lesions, HSV 2 - Genital lesions HSV 1 - Oral lesions (tongue, lips etc.) HSV 2 - Genital lesions (vulva, vagina, cervix, glans, prepuce, and penile shaft) HHV 3 - VZV (Varicella Zoster

Typically impinges nerve below disc (ie: L4-L5 herniation causes L5 radiculopathy) Cervical radiculopathy: Spurling’s test: This test is typically done by having the patient bend the head to the side where symptoms have occurred (closing down the intervertebral foramen), and then gently apply pressure to the top of the head. C5 - bicep reflex C5 radiculopathy can

Radiculopathy Rapid Review: Cervical and Lumbar Patterns

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Level 1 PANRE, Level 2 PANRE, Neurologic System

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Typically impinges nerve below disc (ie: L4-L5 herniation causes L5 radiculopathy) Cervical radiculopathy: Spurling’s test: This test is typically done by having the patient bend the head to the side where symptoms have occurred (closing down the intervertebral foramen), and then gently apply pressure to the top of the head. C5 - bicep reflex C5 radiculopathy can

The NCCPA™ Musculoskeletal Content Blueprint covers 3 general disorders of the knee Fractures and dislocations of the knee Osgood-Schlatter disease Soft tissue injuries of the knee Below are the most commonly referenced special examinations of the knee that you should know for your examination. *click the links below to view a video demonstration of the orthopedic exam in a pop-up

Special Examinations of the Knee

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Musculoskeletal

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The NCCPA™ Musculoskeletal Content Blueprint covers 3 general disorders of the knee Fractures and dislocations of the knee Osgood-Schlatter disease Soft tissue injuries of the knee Below are the most commonly referenced special examinations of the knee that you should know for your examination. *click the links below to view a video demonstration of the orthopedic exam in a pop-up

The NCCPA™ PANCE and PANRE GI and Nutrition Content Blueprint 6 types of Diseases of the Esophagus 5 types of Disorders of the Stomach 3 types of Diseases of the Gallbladder 3 types of Disorders of the Liver 2 types of Disorders of the Pancreas 13 types of Diseases of the Small Intestine and Colon

PANCE Gastroenterology and Nutrition PEARLS | NCCPA Content Blueprint

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Gastroenterology and Nutrition

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The NCCPA™ PANCE and PANRE GI and Nutrition Content Blueprint 6 types of Diseases of the Esophagus 5 types of Disorders of the Stomach 3 types of Diseases of the Gallbladder 3 types of Disorders of the Liver 2 types of Disorders of the Pancreas 13 types of Diseases of the Small Intestine and Colon

The NCCPA™ PANCE and PANRE Genitourinary Content Blueprint 9 types of GU tract conditions 6 types of infectious and inflammatory conditions 5 types of GU neoplastic diseases 7 types of renal diseases 2 types of fluid and electrolyte disorders Acid Base Disorders Total: 30 conditions  GU Tract Conditions (PEARLS) The NCCPA™ PANCE and PANRE Genitourinary Content

PANCE Genitourinary Pearls | NCCPA Content Blueprint

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Genitourinary

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The NCCPA™ PANCE and PANRE Genitourinary Content Blueprint 9 types of GU tract conditions 6 types of infectious and inflammatory conditions 5 types of GU neoplastic diseases 7 types of renal diseases 2 types of fluid and electrolyte disorders Acid Base Disorders Total: 30 conditions  GU Tract Conditions (PEARLS) The NCCPA™ PANCE and PANRE Genitourinary Content

Dermatology PANCE and PANRE Blueprint PEARLS This is a comprehensive list following the exact NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Dermatology content blueprint The dermatology section represents 5% of your PANCE and PANRE board exam Make sure to download my FREE content blueprint checklist Members have access to the comprehensive 66 question dermatology exam Dermatology Pearls Flashcards Dermatology Pearls

Dermatology PANCE and PANRE Blueprint PEARLS

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Dermatology, PEARLS

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Dermatology PANCE and PANRE Blueprint PEARLS This is a comprehensive list following the exact NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Dermatology content blueprint The dermatology section represents 5% of your PANCE and PANRE board exam Make sure to download my FREE content blueprint checklist Members have access to the comprehensive 66 question dermatology exam Dermatology Pearls Flashcards Dermatology Pearls

GI and Nutrition Content Blueprint Classic and Pathognomonic Patient Presentations and Question Stems For the PANCE and PANRE Board Exam   GI Content Blueprint Case Presentation Flashcards   Esophagus Esophagitis Patient will present with → odynophagia (painful swallowing), dysphagia and retrosternal chest pain Motility disorders Achalasia - Patient will present with → dysphagia to both liquids and solids,

GI and Nutrtition PANCE and PANRE Blueprint Classic Patient Presentations

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Question Stems and Patient Presentations

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GI and Nutrition Content Blueprint Classic and Pathognomonic Patient Presentations and Question Stems For the PANCE and PANRE Board Exam   GI Content Blueprint Case Presentation Flashcards   Esophagus Esophagitis Patient will present with → odynophagia (painful swallowing), dysphagia and retrosternal chest pain Motility disorders Achalasia - Patient will present with → dysphagia to both liquids and solids,

EENT PANCE and PANRE NCCPA Content Blueprint (9%) EENT Common Patient Presentations Below is a list of the most common PANCE and PANRE board review question stems and patient presentations from the SMARTYPANCE EENT Content Blueprint board review. These case presentations represent the most common pathognomonic  findings associated with each content blueprint EENT board review topic. You can

EENT PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint Patient Presentations

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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EENT, Question Stems and Patient Presentations

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EENT PANCE and PANRE NCCPA Content Blueprint (9%) EENT Common Patient Presentations Below is a list of the most common PANCE and PANRE board review question stems and patient presentations from the SMARTYPANCE EENT Content Blueprint board review. These case presentations represent the most common pathognomonic  findings associated with each content blueprint EENT board review topic. You can

 Condition Incubation period  Prodrome Rash Other Dx features   Measles (Rubeola) 9-14 days Fever Cough, Conjunctivitis Rhinitis Maculopapular – face to extremities Koplik spots in mouth     Mumps (Parotitis) 12-25 days   Pain/swelling in front of/below ear     Rubella (German Measles) 14-21  None    Maculopapular – rapid spread from head to toe   Teratogenic,

Comparison Table of Viral Exanthems

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Dermatology

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 Condition Incubation period  Prodrome Rash Other Dx features   Measles (Rubeola) 9-14 days Fever Cough, Conjunctivitis Rhinitis Maculopapular – face to extremities Koplik spots in mouth     Mumps (Parotitis) 12-25 days   Pain/swelling in front of/below ear     Rubella (German Measles) 14-21  None    Maculopapular – rapid spread from head to toe   Teratogenic,

Hypertensive therapies recommended for treating coexisting conditions: Angina β-blockers, CCB Post Myocardial Infarction β-blockers, ACE Inhibitors Systolic Heart Failure ACEI/ARB, β-blockers, diuretics Diabetes mellitus/Chronic kidney disease ACEI/ARB Isolated systolic HTN in elderly Diuretics, CCB osteoporosis Thiazides BPH α1 blockers African Americans Thiazides, CCB Young white males Thiazides →  ACEI/ARB → β-blockers Gout CCB, Losartan is the only ARB

Blood Pressure Medications for Specific Conditions

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Cardiovascular, Pharmacology

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Hypertensive therapies recommended for treating coexisting conditions: Angina β-blockers, CCB Post Myocardial Infarction β-blockers, ACE Inhibitors Systolic Heart Failure ACEI/ARB, β-blockers, diuretics Diabetes mellitus/Chronic kidney disease ACEI/ARB Isolated systolic HTN in elderly Diuretics, CCB osteoporosis Thiazides BPH α1 blockers African Americans Thiazides, CCB Young white males Thiazides →  ACEI/ARB → β-blockers Gout CCB, Losartan is the only ARB

The most common BP meds and facts you need to know for your board exam Ace inhibitors are associated with cough, angioedema and can cause hyperkalemia. They are contraindicated in pregnancy. Spironolactone (a potassium sparing diuretic) can also cause hyperkalemia β blockers are contraindicated in Asthma and may cause impotence CCB cause leg edema, verapamil and diltiazem are rate

Six Blood Pressure Medication facts to know for your PANRE

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Cardiovascular, PANCE and PANRE Quick Tips

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The most common BP meds and facts you need to know for your board exam Ace inhibitors are associated with cough, angioedema and can cause hyperkalemia. They are contraindicated in pregnancy. Spironolactone (a potassium sparing diuretic) can also cause hyperkalemia β blockers are contraindicated in Asthma and may cause impotence CCB cause leg edema, verapamil and diltiazem are rate

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