Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast
1) 137: Never mix psychotic disorders again: Easy points on the PANCE
Priming Questions A 23-year-old with hallucinations and social decline for 8 months. What’s the most likely diagnosis? A man disappears after trauma, later found living under a new name with no memor...Show More
2) Stop losing psych points: ADHD vs Autism vs Conduct & Anorexia vs Bulimia —what the PANCE is really testing
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Clinical Presentation Inattention (≥6 symptoms if ≤16; ≥5 if ≥...Show More
3) 135: Bipolar and Depression
Bipolar and Related Disorders Chronic mood disorder with episodes of mania/hypomania and depression.Onset typically late teens–20s. Equal in men/women. Strong genetic predisposition. Clinical Presenta...Show More
4) 134: Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies & Imaging Treatment & Management Panic Disorder Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies & Imaging Treatment & Management Phobias Clin...Show More
5) Episode 133: Abuse, Violence, and Trauma Disorders
Abuse Disorders Child Abuse Physical, sexual, emotional maltreatment or neglect of a child High prevalence across socioeconomic classes; vigilance essential High priority for prevention Clinical Pre...Show More
6) 132 Neuro: Neoplasms & how to be a better student
Neurologic Neoplasms Benign Neurologic Neoplasms Meningioma Most common benign intracranial tumor; originates from meninges (arachnoid cells) Slow-growing, frequently calcified Clinical Presentation...Show More
7) 131 Neuro: Spinal Cord issues
Cauda Equina Syndrome • Neurosurgical emergency due to compression of cauda equina nerve roots, usually from disc herniation, tumor, or trauma Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Fi...Show More
8) PANCE Skyrockets From 222 to a 359!!!
Over the past 14 years I’ve seen a lot of people make up A LOT of points, but I don’t think there’s anyone who’s done what this student did. Listen up. This is a good one.
9) 130B PANCE Prep for Infectious Neuro Disorders
Last time, we covered the detailed medical content on infectious neurologic disorders. (If you missed it, you can find it here: physicianassistantexamreview.com/130) This week is about action. We’re t...Show More
10) 130 Encephalitis Review for the PANCE
Encephalitis Inflammation of the brain parenchyma, often viral in origin, presenting with altered mental status, seizures, and focal neurologic deficits. Can be life-threatening. Viral Encephalitis (M...Show More