Desquamation Desquamation refers to the loss of the outer skin layers due to epidermal cell breakdown and shedding. In dermatology and on exams, the term is used when the epidermis begins to peel or slough. This ranges from mild peeling in well-appearing patients to life-threatening epidermal … [Read more...] about 153 Desquamation, Blistering Disorders & Why Extra Time Might Hurt Your Score
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152 The 90 Point Comeback – Failing 3 PANCE Attempts to Passing on the 4th with 33 Days
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 … [Read more...] about 152 The 90 Point Comeback – Failing 3 PANCE Attempts to Passing on the 4th with 33 Days
151 Childhood Viral Rashes Made Simple – Exanthems, HFMD, Chickenpox & the Patterns That Show Up on PANCE
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 … [Read more...] about 151 Childhood Viral Rashes Made Simple – Exanthems, HFMD, Chickenpox & the Patterns That Show Up on PANCE
150 Skin Infections, Bites & Infestations – Pattern Recognition, Treatment Buckets, and Easy PANCE Points
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 … [Read more...] about 150 Skin Infections, Bites & Infestations – Pattern Recognition, Treatment Buckets, and Easy PANCE Points
149 Acne vs Rashes – How To Think Through Derm Questions And Pick up Easy Points
Full Transcript (click to expand) Good morning and welcome to this special holiday edition of the Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast. I'm up early here on New Year's Eve. I'm getting this recorded before my kids are up. And today we're going to start by jumping into dermatology. All right. My … [Read more...] about 149 Acne vs Rashes – How To Think Through Derm Questions And Pick up Easy Points
