Exam 1: The Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE)

A patient presents signs of flushing and pulsating of the nail beds (Quincke pulse). He was also noted to have a bounding radial pulse. These typical findings are related to which of the following cardiovascular disorders?

A newly admitted patient presents with altered behavior and changes in mood. Upon closer inspection, the patient also has muscle rigidity which progressed to choreiform movements. What is the best diagnosis for this?

The woman gave birth 3 days ago. Which type of lochia is expected during the assessment of the postpartum mother?

When the pressure within the muscle compartment increases, the following symptoms are expected except:

A 12-year-old is scheduled to receive a series of the hepatitis vaccine, but a history of which of the following is a contraindication to hepatitis B vaccine?

When the cardiac output decreases, the body compensates by which of the following mechanisms?

A bother brings in a 18-month-old child with low-grade fever, rhinorrhea, and wheezing on auscultation. The child is diagnosed to have respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. which type of precautionary measures should you maintain?

A woman with arthritis has Heberden's nodes. Which of the following statements is the most accurate statement about this deformity?

The patient sustained second-degree burns on the lower left leg. On assessment, the burned area consists of large blisters with mottled base and broken skin. A wet, shiny, and weeping surface is observed. What is the burn depth of this patient?

A patient sustained Brown-Sequard's syndrome. Laboratory and diagnostic findings reveal that the lesion is located on the left side of the spinal cord. The following functions and sensations are intact in the left side of the body except:

A patient is scheduled to undergo needle biopsy of the kidney. Which of the following is an important consideration before letting the patient undergo this procedure?

A patient diagnosed with a peptic ulcer is prescribed with sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should be given to the patient to ensure that the medication is taken appropriately?

The clinical feature of interstitial cystitis includes all of the following, except:

A patient with a history of alcoholism has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. Which of the following laboratory test helps in the diagnosis of this condition?

Which of the following is closely associated with rape victims?

A pregnant woman is scheduled for contraction stress test. The result revealed a negative contraction stress test. Which of the following statements best describes the results of the test?

Spinal cord injury involving the C4 results in the following signs and symptoms except:

A child diagnosed with acute epiglottiditis is prescribed with ampicillin. Which of the following side effects is expected with ampicillin therapy?

A patient presents with signs of fluid overload, changes in level of consciousness, hypertension, weight gain, and tachycardia. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis of these symptoms?

A patient was diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus 7 years ago. The patient correctly states which of the following is not a complication of his disease?