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.
Example assessment of level 1 disorder abdominal aortic aneurysm:
- The classic presentation is an older male (>60y) with severe back or abdominal pain who presents with syncope and hypotension with a tender pulsatile abdominal mass. If > 5.5 or > 0.5 cm expansion in 6 months - refer for immediate surgical repair (even if asymptomatic).
Additional PANRE Assessment Levels:
- Level 2 Diseases: Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE)
- Level 3 Diseases: Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE)
PANRE Level 1 Assessment topics
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Erythema multiforme (ReelDx)
- Melanoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Benign thyroid nodules
- Cushing syndrome
- Diabetes insipidus
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Primary adrenal insufficiency
- Thyroid cancer
- Cataract
- Corneal ulcer
- Glaucoma
- Hearing loss
- Hyphema
- Labyrinthitis
- Nystagmus
- Oral leukoplakia
- Orbital blowout fracture
- Papilledema
- Retinal detachment
- Tinnitus
- Acute hepatitis
- Anal abscess/fistula
- Celiac disease
- Cholangitis
- Chronic hepatitis
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal varices
- Ingestion of caustic substance
- Ischemic bowel disease
- Large-bowel obstruction
- Mallory-Weiss tear
- Pyloric stenosis
- Toxic megacolon
- Bladder cancer
- Fecal incontinence
- Hydrocele/varicocele
- Paraphimosis/phimosis
- Prostate cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Acute/chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Hemolytic anemia
- Hodgkin lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Sickle cell anemia
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
- HIV infection
- Rabies
- Tetanus
- Acute/chronic osteomyelitis
- Avascular necrosis
- Cauda equina syndrome
- Compartment syndrome
- Fractures and dislocations: knee/patella, ankle/foot, forearm/wrist/hand, shoulder, hip, spine
- Kyphosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Scoliosis
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Cerebral aneurysm
- Delirium
- Encephalitis
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Major neurocognitive disorder/dementia
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson disease
- Seizure disorders
- Traumatic intracranial hemorrhage
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa
- Non–substance-related addictive disorders
- Substance use disorders: illicit substances, prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco
- Lung cancer
- Pulmonary nodules
- Acid-base disorders
- Acute kidney injury (acute renal failure)
- Abruptio placentae
- Amenorrhea
- Breast cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
- Endometriosis
- Gestational diabetes
- Hypertension disorders in pregnancy
- Ovarian cysts
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Prenatal diagnosis and care/preconception counseling
- Rh incompatibility
- Sexual/physical abuse in pregnancy
