We review core medical knowledge on continuous basis in order to prepare you for the PANCE or PANRE.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 4 hours 11 minutes
Pulmonary Infections
Acute bronchitis Things to know Infection of the large bronchi Most often caused by a virus RSV Rhinovirus Influenza 5-10% are bacterial I came in to see my physician assistant because of… Shortness of breath Cough can last for more than three weeks Wh...
Fluids and Acid Base AAAHhhhhhh!! Part 2
Hypernatremia Some things you should know Normal sodium level is 135-145 Hypernatremia is serum sodium is greater than 145 or 150 Causes GI loss (diarrhea, vomiting) Urinary loss (diuretics) Insensible loss (respiratory tract losses) Burns Diabetes Ins...
The Kidney Ahhhhhhhh!
A Few Things to Know before we begin Normal GFR is 100-130 mL/min/1.73m2 Symptoms of uremia may include Anorexia Fatigue Malaise Dyspnea Orthopnea Change in mental status restless legs Weakness Pruritis Insomnia Irritability Cramping etc….
Genitourinary Infections and Cancers
Infectious/Inflammatory Conditions Epididymitis The most frequent cause of acute pain in the scrotumThings to know Associated with urethritis Causes Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Gram negative rods I came in to see my physician assistant ...
Genitourinary Tract Conditions
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Things to know Advancing age is a risk factor. 90% of men older than 80 will have BPH I came in to see my physician assistant because of… Getting up multiple times overnight to urinate (nocturia) Hesitancy Decreased ...
The Rectum, Hemorrhoids, Hernias and Time Management
Anal Fissures Things to Know Ulcers near the rectum Most commonly found in the posterior midline If found anywhere else it may be indicative of Crohn’s, TB, Syphilis or Cancer I came in to see my physician assistant today because of… Extreme pain espec...
The Bowel Part 2
Toxic Megacolon Things to know Massive dilation of the colon in acute colitis I came in to see my physician assistant because of… I have had colitis and now I am extremely sick Fever Severe hypovolemia Abdominal distention Labs,
Diseases of the Pancreas and Bowel Part 1
Today's session covers pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, appendicitis, diverticulitis, celiac, constipation, Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.
A PA Review of Diseases of the Gallbladder and Liver
Today we cover the liver and the gallbladder for your PANCE or PANRE.