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Welcome to episode 99 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE, PANRE, and EOR™ review questions from the Smarty PANCE Instagram/Facebook page and the smartypance.com board review website.
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Podcast Episode 99: Ten PANCE/PANRE and EOR Topic Blueprint Questions
1. A 42-year-old male on lithium presents with polyuria, nocturia, and polydipsia. Laboratory findings are remarkable for slightly elevated sodium. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Neurogenic diabetes insipidus
B. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
C. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
D. SIADH
E. Adrenal insufficiency
2. A 50-year-old female presents with poor appetite, low energy, poor concentration, and feelings of hopelessness on most days for the past 3 years. She denies suicidal ideation. She has never had a past manic or hypomanic episode. Which of the following is the best treatment option?
A. Haloperidol
B. Fluoxetine
C. Lorazepam
D. Amitriptyline
E. Risperidone
3. An 85-year-old male with a history of chronic kidney disease presents to the ER with muscle cramps. Laboratory studies reveal potassium of 7.8 mEq/L. EKG reveals peaked T waves. Which of the following is the best initial med to give?
A. Insulin
B. Albuterol
C. Furosemide
D. Sodium bicarbonate
E. Calcium gluconate
4. A 28-year-old male with sickle cell disease presents to the ER with chest pain, dyspnea, and a cough for the past day. Vitals are remarkable for SpO2 91% and T 102.2F. A CXR reveals bilateral pulmonary infiltrates. On physical exam the patient is alert, speaking in full sentences, and breathing without accessory muscle use. Which of the following is the most appropriate management option for this patient?
A. Surgical consultation, antibiotics, plasmapheresis, IVIG
B. Pain control, hydration, blood transfusions, oxygen, antibiotics, VTE prophylaxis
C. Immediate endotracheal intubation, aggressive intravenous fluids, antibiotics, blood transfusions
D. Blood transfusions and oxygen only
E. Empiric antibiotics and oxygen only
5. Which of the following is the most common cause of bacterial sialadenitis?
A. Bacteroides
B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Streptococcus pneumoniae
D. Escherichia coli
E. Streptococcus viridans
6. A 52-year-old female presents to the clinic complaining of chronic bone pain, constipation, and fatigue. Her last lab results reveal a decline in the glomerular filtration rate. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Acute myelogenous leukemia
B. Bronchogenic carcinoma
C. Multiple myeloma
D. Polymyalgia rheumatica
E. Colorectal cancer
7. A 56-year-old post-menopausal G0P0 female presents to the clinic complaining of abnormal uterine bleeding and weight loss for the past 5 months. Physical exam is unremarkable. Which of the following is not a risk factor for this patient’s likely diagnosis?
A. Nulliparity
B. Tamoxifen
C. Chronic anovulation
D. Obesity
E. Late menarche
8. Which of the following are the two most common etiologies of peptic ulcer disease?
A. H. pylori and NSAIDs
B. Spicy foods and acute stress
C. Chemical ingestion and GERD
D. Smoking and alcohol use
E. Chronic stress and radiation
9. A 72-year-old male smoker with a history of cancer presents to the clinic for an annual physical. Vitals are unremarkable. On physical exam, you notice erythema along the course of a superficial vein on his left leg. The area is mildly tender to palpation. The left leg is also larger than the other leg. Which of the following is the next best step?
A. Treat with NSAIDs and warm compresses
B. Order a duplex ultrasound
C. Initial anticoagulation immediately
D. Admit to the hospital
E. Reassurance and send home
10. A 63-year-old male with a history of hepatitis C presents with a pruritic rash located on the flexor surfaces of his wrist. On physical exam, you observe purplish papules with flat-tops. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Atopic dermatitis
B. Psoriasis
C. Lichen planus
D. Pemphigus vulgaris
E. Scabies
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