LANGE Q&A Physician Assistant Examination, Eighth Edition

by Danielle Kempton, Ian McLeod, Rachel Carlson, Bob McMullen

Overview

The most comprehensive review available for the PANCE® and PANRE®—fully revised and updated with all-new professional practice content

More than 1,300+ Q&As Help You Achieve Your Highest Score Possible on the PANCE® AND PANRE Exams®

• 1,300+ multiple-choice questions supplement coursework and help you prepare for the certification exams
• Each question is accompanied by a detailed, referenced answer
• Organized by body system to help you pinpoint your areas of strength and weakness
• High-yield chapter on test-taking skills and techniques—plus score boosting-hints
• Includes 40% new Q&As with coverage of the latest treatment and diagnostic tests
• New! Professional practice chapter and expanded color page supplements for images and ECGs
• Thorough review of basic science and clinical science concepts
• Topics include Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Endocrinology, EENT, Gastroenterology, Genitourinary, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Musculoskeletal, Nephrology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Reproductive Medicine

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781260474145
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	02/08/2022
Edition description:	8th ed.
Pages:	640
Sales rank:	512,222
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Rachel A. Carlson, EdD, PA-C, is an Associate Adjunct Professor of the Physician Assistant Program at Shenandoah University and a practicing PA with Valley Health System in Winchester, VA.

Danielle Kempton, DHSc, PA-C, is Director of Research and Assessment and Associate Professor in the Physician Assistant Studies Program at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.

Ian McLeod, MS, MEd, PA-C, ATC, is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Northern Arizona University in Phoenix, AZ.

Bob McMullen, EdD, PA-C, is Program Chair & Director of the developing ATSU Central Coast PA Program in Santa Maria, California.

Table of Contents

Contributors vii

Preface ix

Introduction xi

1 Test-Taking Skills: Tips and Techniques Rachel A. Carlson, EdD, MSBS, PA-C, DFAAPA 1

2 Cardiology Brittney L. Hulsey, MS, MSPAS, PA-C Bob McMullen, EDD, PA-C 13

3 Dermatologie System Natalie R. Nyren, MSPAS, PA-C 73

4 Endocrine System Tessa M. Tibben, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C Sarah Walsh, MS, PA-C 105

5 Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Linda MacConnell, DMSc, MAEd, PA-C Sara A. Wilson, MPAS, PA-C Bob McMullen, EdD, PA-C 141

6 Gastrointestinal System/Nutrition Jennifer Hastings, MSHS, PA-C 175

7 Genitourinary System Richard W. Gilbert, Jr., MSPAS, PA-C, ATC Michelle A. Gruver, DMSc, MSPAS, MSN, PA-C Jennifer R. Miller, MSPAS, PA-C Katherine A. Solakli, MSHS, PA-C 227

8 Hematologic System Scott Lightfoot, PA-C, MPAS 253

9 Infectious Diseases Brenda L. Quincy, PhD, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA Mark Lutz, MPAS, PA-C 293

10 Musculoskeletal Ian McLeod, MEd, MS, PA-C, ATC 329

11 Neurologic System Eric G. Jahn, MSPAS, PA-C Christina M. Snyder, MMSc, PA-C, MBA Cristina Tipei, MSPAS, PA-C 391

12 Psychiatry/Behavioral Science Daniel S. Cervonka, PA-C, MS, CAS, DHSc Ian McLeod, MEd, MS, PA-C, ATC 431

13 Pulmonary System Sara A. Wilson, MPAS, PA-C Danielle Kempton, DHSc, MMS, PA-C 463

14 Renal System Kara-Ann Valentine, MMS, PA-C Debbi Hanson, MCMSc, PA-C 515

15 Reproductive System Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C, CSC, CSE 547

16 Professional Practice Rachel A. Carlson, EdD, MSBS, PA-C, DFAAPA Danielle Kempton, DHSc, MMS, PA-C Ian McLeod, MEd, MS, PA-C, ATC Bob McMullen, EDD, PA-C 579

Index 599