Neurology

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 Findings Treatment Key Differentiators Epidural Abscess • • Spinal … [Read more...] about 131 Neuro: Spinal Cord issues

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 taking everything you learned and making it stick by applying it to … [Read more...] about 130B PANCE Prep for Infectious Neuro Disorders

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 (Most Common) HSV-1 Encephalitis Clinical Presentation: Labs & … [Read more...] about 130 Encephalitis Review for the PANCE

129b: Quick Encephalopathy Review for the PANCE

Conditions Covered • Wernicke’s Encephalopathy • Hepatic Encephalopathy • Toxic & Metabolic Encephalopathy • Uremic Encephalopathy • Hypertensive Encephalopathy ⸻ Encephalopathy = Global brain dysfunction Encephalitis = Brain inflammation ⸻ Wernicke’s … [Read more...] about 129b: Quick Encephalopathy Review for the PANCE