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1. A 52 year-old male presents complaining of urinary frequency, with hesitancy, and nocturia for the past few months. During his physical examination, you note a nontender, non-enlarged prostate with an isolated right posterior lobe nodule. Which of the following options is most appropriate? A. order a serum acid phosphatase level B. initiate prazocin and schedule a follow-up appointment in 6 weeks C. refer the patient for an ultrasound of the prostate and order a PSA level D. reassure the ...

PANCE practice test Questions and Answers What do pirmented granular "muddy" casts indicate in the setting of oliguria? Acute tubular necrosis How can hyperphosphatemia be treated? aluminum hydroxide What is the genetic basis for a patient with disproportionately small legs and arms, frontal bossing and mindfacial hypoplasia? autosomal recessive

PA Emergency Medicine EOR - PANCE Prep Pearls (cardio, ortho, GI, pulm) Questions and Answers Person who injects drugs presents with fever, janeway lesions, roth spots, osler nodes, and splinter hemorrhages. What do they have, and which valve and organism are most common in PWID? endocarditis tricuspid valve; s. aureus/MRSA best diagnostic for endocarditis TEE #1 drug class for chronic angina BBs (-olol)

PANCE Prep Derm + Practice Qs Questions and Answers History & Physical/Dermatology A patient presents with a rash, characterized by red macules and edematous papules with a clearing center. This best describes which of the following? Answers A. erythema marginatum B. erythema multiforme C. varicella D. impetigo Explanations (u) A. Erythema marginatum is associated with rheumatic fever and is characterized by macular to maculopapular lesions. A clearing center is not found...

MOCK PANCE EXAM- Block 3 (ROSH) Questions and Answers A 75-year-old man presents to his primary physician with excessive fatigue over the past three months and swollen lymph nodes in his neck. Upon further questioning, he also admits to night sweats and early satiety. On physical exam, there are two palpable lymph nodes, one along the cervical neck and the other in the inguinal region. Laboratory data shows a white blood count of 25,000 with a B cell proliferation. The peripheral blo...

Hematology - Comprehensive Review Smarty PANCE Questions and Answers A 23 year old white female has weakness, fatigue and has developed a habit of chewing ice. What are the expected findings in regard to TIBC and Ferritin? Increased TIBC and decreased Ferritin in patient with iron deficiency anemia A 25 year old white female had prolonged bleeding after a dental procedure, bruises easily and has heavy periods. What is the most likely bleeding disorder? Von Willebrand Disease A 31 y...

PANCE Practice Exam #1 Questions and Answers 1. A 52 year-old male presents complaining of urinary frequency, with hesitancy, and nocturia for the past few months. During his physical examination, you note a nontender, non-enlarged prostate with an isolated right posterior lobe nodule. Which of the following options is most appropriate? A. order a serum acid phosphatase level B. initiate prazocin and schedule a follow-up appointment in 6 weeks C. refer the patient for an ultrasound...

Pulmonology PANCE/PANRE Questions (PAER- Physician Assistant Exam Review) Questions and Answers What is the most common patient complaint with emphysema? Shortness of breath At what age should vaccinations for pneumococcal pneumonia begin? 65 years old Prolonged expiration (low FEV1) should make you think of what diagnosis? Asthma or COPD Hampton's hump on CXR should make you think of what diagnosis? Pulmonary embolism

Smarty Pance PA Exam 1 Questions and Answers Which of the following factors in patients with chronic venous insufficiency predisposes them to development of skin ulcers A Increased intravascular oncotic pressure B Leakage of fibrinogen and growth factors into the interstitial space C Decreased capillary leakage D Inherited deficiency of protein C B)Explanation: Leakage of fibrinogen and growth factors into the interstitial space, Leakage of fibrinogen and growth factors into the ...

Physician Assistant Exam Questions and Answers American Academy of Physician Assistant (AAPA) national professional society for PAs and advocates and educates on behalf of the profession. American Medical Association The predominant association of physicians, founded in 1847, that has represented the interests and concerns of doctors. For most of its history, it has vigorously opposed the establishment of a national health care system such as those found in most other countries.