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Physician Assistant IN Education (PAINE) Podcast

Kristopher R. Maday, MS, PA-C

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This is the PAINE Podcast. A podcast for physician assistants to prepare for passing the PANCE/PANRE, as well as staying up to date on clinical literature. Every month I breakdown a topic on the NCCPA blueprint and tell you what you need to know when studying for your boards. I also tackle the current literature that may be practice changing, as well as other emerging medical practice topics.
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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 taking everything you learned and making it stick by applying it to questions, clues, and decision-making strategies you’ll need on test day. We’ll wor…
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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 (Most Common) HSV-1 Encephalitis Clinical Presentation: Labs & Imaging: Treatment: Arboviral Encephalitis Clinical Presentation: Diagnosis: Treatment: M…
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Conditions Covered • Wernicke’s Encephalopathy • Hepatic Encephalopathy • Toxic & Metabolic Encephalopathy • Uremic Encephalopathy • Hypertensive Encephalopathy ⸻ Encephalopathy = Global brain dysfunction Encephalitis = Brain inflammation ⸻ Wernicke’s Encephalopathy Acute, reversible encephalopathy caused by thiamine (B1) deficiency. Key Differenti…
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Wernicke’s Encephalopathy Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies & Imaging Treatment & Management High-Yield Facts Hepatic Encephalopathy Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies & Imaging Treatment & Management High-Yield Facts Toxic & Metabolic Encephalopathy Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies & Imaging Treatment & Management High-Yield Facts Uremic Enc…
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Cranial Nerve Review: Full Breakdown Cranial Nerves in Order 1. Olfactory (CN I) – Smell 2. Optic (CN II) – Vision 3. Oculomotor (CN III) – Eye movement (SR, IR, MR, IO), pupil constriction, eyelid elevation 4. Trochlear (CN IV) – Eye movement (SO – superior oblique) 5. Trigeminal (CN V) – Facial sensation, mastication […] The post 128b Cranial Nev…
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Listen to Podcast Episode 109: Ten PANCE, PANRE, and Rotation Review Questions If you can’t see the audio player, click here to listen to the full episode. Welcome to episode 109 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) Board Review Podcast. Join me today as we cover ten board review questions for your PANCE, PANRE, EOR, and …
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CN VI (Abducens Nerve Palsy) Definition/Overview Clinical Presentation Physical Exam Labs, Studies, and Imaging Common Causes Treatment Key Takeaways CN VII (Facial Nerve Palsy) Definition/Overview Clinical Presentation Physical Exam Labs, Studies, and Imaging Common Causes Treatment Key Takeaways CN VIII (Vestibulocochlear Nerve Palsy) Definition/…
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Cranial Nerves Overview 1. Olfactory – CN I – Smell 2. Optic – CN II – Vision 3. Oculomotor – CN III – Eye movement, pupil constriction, eyelid control 4. Trochlear – CN IV – Eye movement down and inward 5. Trigeminal – CN V – Facial sensation and chewing 6. Abducens – CN VI – Eye movement side to side […] The post 127: Cranial Nerve Palsies – Part…
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Syncope Hydrocephalus Coma Final Step type Questions What key symptom differentiates syncope from seizure? What triad is seen in normal pressure hydrocephalus? At what Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is intubation typically required? What is the first-line treatment for increased intracranial pressure in hydrocephalus? What pupil finding suggests op…
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Syncope, Hydrocephalus, and Coma Syncope Transient loss of consciousness due to global cerebral hypoperfusion, often with rapid onset, brief duration, and spontaneous recovery A key differential in cerebrovascular cases, distinct from stroke, TIA, and seizures Clinical Presentation Preceding Symptoms: Dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, pallor, dia…
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Companion Episode: Cerebral Aneurysms, AVMs, and Intracranial Hemorrhage Companion Episode: Cerebral Aneurysms, AVMs, and Intracranial Hemorrhage Differentiation Cerebral Aneurysms vs. Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) Cause of Hemorrhage: Cerebral Aneurysm: Weakening and bulging of an arterial wall. AVM: Abnormal connection between arteries and v…
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Physician Assistant Exam Review Upcoming Events Join us for the Pass the PANCE Master Class on January 14th and 16th. This interactive session is packed with proven strategies to help you… well pass the PANCE. Mark your calendars! Registration for the 33 Days to Pass the PANCE February Cohort opens on January 14th, 2025. Stay […] The post 125 Cereb…
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This is a short episode walking through and reviewing the content we covered last week. Here’s the formatted blog post for easy readability: Stroke vs. TIA: Key Differentiators Symptom Duration Headache Severity and Acuity Imaging Findings Treatments TIA Ischemic Stroke Hemorrhagic Stroke The Final Step Style Questions PANCE Stye Questions Question…
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Hemorrhagic Stroke Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Ischemic Stroke Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Comparison of Hemorrhagic vs. Ischemic Stroke Feature Hemorrhagic Stroke Ischemic Stroke Cause Vessel rupture, bleeding Vessel occlusion, ischemia Frequen…
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Listen to Podcast Episode 108: Ten PANCE, PANRE, and Rotation Review Questions If you can’t see the audio player, click here to listen to the full episode. Welcome to episode 108 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) Board Review Podcast. Join me today as we cover ten board review questions for your PANCE, PANRE, EOR, and …
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Grab your Neuro Rapid Review Questions Grab your Neuro Rapid Review Questions More Neuro for the PANCE 122 Peripheral Nerve Disorders & how to keep getting better at what you do 121 Movement Disorders – Best episode ever 120 Movement Disorders 119 Headaches – Get These Right! 118: Brain Trauma & Memorizing Medication tip Or […] The post 123 Seizure…
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At Physician Assistant Exam Review, we are dedicated to moving students from struggle and stress to success and confidence using progressive, nontraditional strategies. Through advanced learning techniques, optimized test-taking practices, and peak performance strategies for high-stakes exams like the PANCE, we ensure students achieve the grades th…
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Click here to get the active study guide for movement disorders – It’s amazing! Essential Tremor Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Huntington’s Disease Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings …
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Grab your Neuro Rapid Review Questions I created an Active Study Guide for this episode with Sticky Stories, PANCE questoins and more. Click here to get it. Cerebral Palsy Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Differential Diagnosis Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Labs, Stu…
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Grab your Neuro Rapid Review Questions Cluster Headache Extremely painful unilateral headaches which occur in clusters throughout the day and may continue for months. Pain is on the level with passing kidney stones and childbirth. Ther term cluster refers to the fact that symptoms are cyclical or come in clusters Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies…
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Grab your Neuro Rapid Review Questions Concussion A concussion, also known as minor or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), results from head trauma causing blunt injury to the brain. Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Post-concussion Syndrome (PCS) Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is th set o symptoms that can p…
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Something extraordinary for you this week: recent grad and PANCE passer Heather Hyon, PA-C joins me today. I wanted to bring her on because her journey was not a straight line. It had a lot of ups and downs and bumps and bruises along the way. You can hear in her voice the emotion of […] The post PA Student Finds Her Way appeared first on Physician…
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Find out more and register for the giveaway here. www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/give Muscle and Connective Tissue Pain (Fibromyalgia) Muscle and Connective Tissue Pain (Fibromyalgia) Muscle and connective tissue pain, also known as myalgia and myofascial pain syndrome, is a condition characterized by widespread pain and discomfort in the mus…
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<<<< Get 25 Musculoskeletal Questions pulled straight from the book that’s helped thousands of PA students, The Final Step. Click here www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/msk >>>>> Osteoarthritis Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Acute/chronic osteomyelitis Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exa…
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Listen to Podcast Episode 107: This vs. That – PANCE Blueprint Comparisons You Need to Know (Episode 1) In today’s session, we will be discussing five questions related to PANCE/PANRE Blueprint topics. These questions will cover similar presentations and crucial comparisons that are important for you to know. These topics are often used by PANCE/PA…
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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Kyphosis (Humpback) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Scoliosis Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Risk factors Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies…
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<<<< Get 25 Musculoskeletal Questions pulled straight from the book that’s helped thousands of PA students, The Final Step. Click here www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/msk >>>>> Low Back Pain – Strains and Sprains Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Herniated disc Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Ph…
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For musculoskeletal questions pulled straight from The Final Step click here www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/msk Shoulder Separation (AC joint sprain) Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Shoulder Dislocation Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Nursemaid’s elbow Clinical …
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Listen to Podcast Episode 106: Ten PANCE, PANRE, and Rotation Review Questions + Review of Adrenal Insufficiency If you can’t see the audio player, click here to listen to the full episode. Welcome to episode 106 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast. Join me today as we cover ten board review questions for…
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25 Musculoskeletal questions straight from The Final Step – Click here Upper extremity Osteoarthritis of the AC Joint Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Rotator cuff Impingement and Rotator Cuff Tear Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Lateral Epicondylitis = Tennis Elbow Me…
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25 Musculoskeletal questions straight from The Final Step – Click here Disorders of the Knee Fractures & Dislocations Osgood-Schlatter Disease Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Meniscus Injury Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Clini…
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Listen to Podcast Episode 105: Ten PANCE, PANRE, and Rotation Review Questions If you can’t see the audio player, click here to listen to the full episode. Welcome to episode 105 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast. Join me today as we cover ten board review questions for your PANCE, PANRE, EOR, and EOC e…
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25 Musculoskeletal questions straight from The Final Step – Click here Learn more about the 33 Days Program and the success alumni have had www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/youtube www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/33 Fracture Care Disorders of the Hip Avascular necrosis of the femoral head Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Ex…
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Congenital varicella Treatment Neonatal Herpes Simplex Clinical Presentation Labs and Studies Treatment Human papillomavirus Zika virus Transmission Clinical Presentation in Adults Clinical Presentation in Neonates Labs and Studies Treatment The post 107: Perinatal Infections and How to Keep Getting Better appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam…
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Listen to Podcast Episode 104: Ten PANCE, PANRE, and Rotation Review Questions If you can’t see the audio player, click here to listen to the full episode. Welcome to episode 104 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast. Join me today as we cover ten board review questions for your PANCE, PANRE, EOR, and EOC e…
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Listen to Podcast Episode 103: Ten PANRE & PANRE-LA Intervention Complex Practice Question If you can’t see the audio player, click here to listen to the full episode. Welcome to episode 103 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast. Join me today as we cover ten NCCPA-style board review questions for your PANR…
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