Physician Assistant Exam Review

In this episode of the Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast, we talk with Ealum, a PA student who was stuck after three failed PANCE attempts and finally made a 90 point jump to pass on his 4th try. He had teenage kids at home waiting for life to move forward. He was in Alaska, couldn’t attend a single live […]

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Viral Skin Conditions: Exam Organization Viral dermatologic conditions are best approached by age, distribution, and systemic involvement rather than by memorizing individual viruses. Confusion on exams often occurs when pediatric viral exanthems are tested against one another. Categories for exam organization:• Pediatric systemic viral patterns (viral exanthems, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, varicella)• Localized viral lesions (HSV, molluscum […]

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Bacterial Skin InfectionsThese three are often tested against each other. The win is recognizing depth, borders, and systemic features, then choosing topical vs oral vs IV. Cellulitis Clinical Presentation Rash / Skin Findings Systemic Symptoms The question stem will likely include Physical Exam & Labs Treatment Exam Keys Erysipelas Clinical Presentation Rash / Skin Findings […]

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