Medgeeks Board Review

2023 High-Yield Prep for PANCE, PANRE, & PANRE-LA

Designed for physician assistants preparing for the PANCE, PANRE, or PANRE-LA. Our curriculum follows the NCCPA Blueprint and focuses on the following:

History Taking and Performing The Physical Examination:

  • General physical examination components and techniques

  • Pertinent historical information

  • Risk factors for development of significant medical conditions

  • Significant physical examination findings

  • Signs and symptoms of significant medical conditions

Diagnostic and Laboratory Studies

  • Appropriate patient education relating to diagnostic and laboratory studies

  • Indications for initial and subsequent diagnostic and laboratory studies

  • Indications for preventive screening tests

  • Risks associated with diagnostic and laboratory studies

  • Reviewing and interpreting results of diagnostic and laboratory studies, and correlating the results with history and physical examination findings

  • Selecting appropriate diagnostic and/or laboratory studies

Formulating The Most Likely Diagnosis

  • Significance of diagnostic and laboratory studies as they relate to diagnosis

  • Significance of history as it relates to the differential diagnosis

  • Significance of physical examination findings as they relate to diagnosis

  • Developing multiple differential diagnoses for complicated and/or multisystem cases

  • Formulating most likely differential diagnoses

  • Incorporating history, physical examination findings, and diagnostic data into medical decision-making

  • Recognizing the need for referral to a specialist

  • Selecting the most likely diagnosis in light of presented data

Health Maintenance, Patient Education, and Preventive Measures

  • Appropriate patient education regarding preventable conditions and lifestyle modifications

  • Early detection and prevention of medical conditions

  • Human growth and development

  • Human sexuality and gender identity, gender transition, and associated medical issues

  • Immunization schedules and recommendations for infants, children, adults, and foreign travelers/adoptions

  • Impact of patient demographics on risks for medical conditions

  • Prevention of communicable diseases

  • Preventive screening recommendations

  • Conducting education on modifiable risk factors with an emphasis on primary and secondary prevention

Clinical Intervention

  • Clinical procedures and their indications, contraindications, complications, risks, benefits, and techniques

  • Conditions that constitute medical emergencies

  • Criteria for admission to or discharge from the hospital or other facilities

  • Management, treatment, and follow-up of medical conditions

  • Palliative care and end-of-life issues

  • Roles of other health professionals

  • Sterile technique

  • Therapeutic regimens

  • Universal precautions and special isolation conditions

  • Evaluating patient response to treatment/intervention

  • Formulating and implementing treatment plans in accordance with applicable practice guidelines

  • Making appropriate dispositions

Pharmaceutical Therapeutics

  • Adverse effects, reactions, and toxicities

  • Common alternative/complementary therapies and their interactions and toxicities

  • Contraindications

  • Drug interactions, including presentation and treatment

  • Indications for use

  • Mechanism of action

  • Methods to reduce medication errors

  • Monitoring and follow-up of pharmacologic regimens

  • Presentation and treatment of allergic reactions

  • Regulation of controlled substances

Applying Basic Scientific Concepts

Professional Practice and Legal/medical ethics

Here's what's included

  • Medgeeks Learning Strategies: we'll show you how to get the most from each studying session. This will allow you to learn more in less time. Don't study another disease without first going through this training.
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  • Test Anxiety Training: after all the work you've put into your studies, we'd hate for you to fall short the day of the exam because of test anxiety. If you've ever felt nervous before or during an exam, then you'll want to get your hands on this training.
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  • High-Yield Medicine: 30+ hours of high yield review covering diseases in every organ system (diagnosis, workup, management). See our curriculum below.
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  • Pharmacology Mastery: 10+ hours of high yield pharmacology review (190 classes of medications). This is additional training that builds upon the high-yield medicine curriculum. See our curriculum below.
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  • Always Up-To-Date: Our material is reviewed and updated every year. Have a question about something in our review? Send us an email and we'll have our clinical professors provide clarification!

High-Yield Medicine Curriculum

Learn by watching our video lectures or use our audio-only feature to listen to each lecture on the go (learn while running errands, at the gym, or while commuting). You'll also be able to read through our high-yield notes and quick reference study guides. Everything is available on the website and via the Medgeeks app (apple and android).

Each lecture will ensure you can confidently answer any exam question, such as:

- What is the most common sign, symptom, complication,  etc.?

- What is the most likely diagnosis? 

- What is the next best step? 

- What is the best initial test? 

- What is the most accurate test?

- What is the treatment of choice? 

- What is second line treatment?

Cardiology

Coronary Artery Disease

- Hyperlipidemia

- Hypertriglyceridemia

- Stable Angina

- Prinzmetal Angina

- Peripheral Arterial Disease

- Acute Coronary Syndrome

Cardiomyopathy

- Dilated

- Hypertrophic

- Restrictive

Conduction Disorders

- Atrial Fibrillation & Atrial Flutter

- Heart Block

- Supraventricular Tachycardia

- Premature Beats

- Ventricular Arrhythmias

Congenital Heart Disease

- Cyanotic vs. Acyanotic

- ASD

- VSD

- Patent Ductus Arteriosus

- Coarctation of the Aorta

- Tetralogy of Fallot

- Transportation of the Great Vessels

Congestive Heart Failure

- Systolic Heart Failure

- Diastolic Heart Failure

- Late Stage Management

- Acute Exacerbation

Hypertension

- Primary Hypertension 

- Secondary Hypertension

Hypotension

- Hypovolemic Shock

- Cardiogenic Shock

- Distributive Shock (sepsis, anaphylactic, or neurogenic)

- Obstructive Shock

- Orthostatic Hypotension

Traumatic, Infections & Inflammatory Heart Conditions

- Bacterial Endocarditis

- Acute Pericarditis

- Pericardial Effusion  

- Cardiac Tamponade

Valvular Disease

- Murmurs

- Mitral Stenosis

- Aortic Stenosis

- Mitral Regurgitation

- Aortic Regurgitation

- Mitral Valve Prolapse

- Tricuspid Regurgitation

- Tricuspid Stenosis

- Pulmonic Valve Stenosis

- Pulmonic Regurgitation

Vascular Disease

- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

- Aortic Dissection

- Arterial Embolism

- Vascular Insufficiency

Pulmonology

Asthma & Acute Asthma Exacerbation

COPD

- Chronic Bronchitis

- Emphysema

Infectious Disease

- Pneumonia

- Tuberculosis

- Bronchiolitis/Respiratory Syncytial Virus

- Acute Bronchitis

- Acute Epiglottitis

- Croup

- Influenza

- Pertussis

- Cryptococcosis

- Histoplasmosis

Neoplasms

- Pulmonary nodule

- Small cell carcinoma

- Non-small cell carcinoma

- Carcinoid tumor (bronchial)

Pleural Disease

- Pleural Effusion

- Pneumothorax (Spontaneous)

- Pneumothorax (Tension)

Pulmonary Embolism

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Pulmonary Hypertension

- Group 1: Pulmonary Artery Hypertension

- Group 2: Left Heart Disease

- Group 3: Chronic Lung Disease and Hypoxemia

- Group 4: Chronic Thromboembolic Disease States

- Group 5: Unknown or Multifactorial Cause

Restrictive Pulmonary Disease

- Interstitial Lung Disease

- Sarcoidosis

Musculoskeletal

Chest/Rib Disorders

- Pectus Excavatum “Sunken Chest”

- Pectus Carinatum

- Rib Fractures

Compartment Syndrome

Infectious Disease

- Osteomyelitis

- Septic Arthritis

Lower Extremity Disorders

- Avascular Necrosis

- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

- Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

- Hip FractureKnee Dislocation

- ACL Tear

- PCL Tear

Meniscal Tear

- Osgood-Schlatter Disease

- Ankle Sprain

- Maisonneuve Fracture

- Ankle Fracture

- Achilles Tendon Tear

Shoulder Disorders

- Shoulder Dislocations

- Rotator Cuff Tear

- AC Joint Injury

- Adhesive Capsulitis

- Proximal Humerus Fracture

- Midshaft Humerus Fracture

- Clavicle Fracture

Elbow Disorders

- Supracondylar Fracture

- Epicondylar Fracture

- Epicondylitis

- Nursemaid’s Elbow

- Elbow Dislocation

- Radial & Ulnar Fractures

- Radial Head Fracture

- Nightstick

- Colles Fracture

- Smith Fracture

Salter Harris Fracture

- Type 1

- Type 2

- Type 3

- Type 4

- Type 5

Hand & Wrist Disorders

- Scaphoid Fracture

- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

- Boxer Fracture

- Mallet Finger

- Boutonniere Deformity

- Trigger Finger

- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Rupture of the Thumb

- Bennett Fracture

- Rolando Fracture

- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Spinal Disorders

- Low Back Pain & Herniation

- Kyphosis

- Scoliosis

- Spinal Stenosis

- Ankylosing Spondylitis

- Compression Fracture

- Torticollis

Neoplasms

- Bone Tumors

- Ganglion Cyst

Osteoarthritis

Osteopenia & Osteoporosis

Paget’s Disease

Rheumatology

Fibromyalgia

Gout

Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Deposition Disease (Psuedogout)

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Vasculitis

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Polymyositis & Dermatomyositis

Reactive Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sjogren Syndrome

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Scleroderma

Psoriatic Arthritis

Gastroenterology

Biliary Disease

- Cholecystitis

- Cholelithiasis

- Choledocholithiasis

- Cholangitis

Colorectal Disorders

- Anorectal Abscess/Fistula

- Anal Fissure

- Constipation

- Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis

- Fecal Impaction

- Hemorrhoids

- Chrons Disease

- Ulcerative Cholitis

- Irritable Bowel Syndrome

- Intestinal Ischemia

- Bowel Obstruction

- Toxic Megacolon

- Colonic Polyps

- Colorectal Cancer & Screening

Esophageal Disorders

- Esophagitis

- GERD

- Mallory Weiss Tear

- Motility Disorders/Esophageal Strictures

- Esophageal Varices

Hepatic Disease

- Viral Hepatitis

- Cirrhosis

Small Intestine Disorders

- Appendicitis

- Celiac Disease

- Intussusception

Gastric Disorders

- Dyspepsia

- GastritisPeptic Ulcer Disease

- Pyloric Stenosis

Hernias

Infectious Diarrhea

Toxic Ingestion

Nutritional Deficiencies

Obesity

Food Allergies & Sensitivities

Neoplasms

- Esophageal Cancer

- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

- Gastric Adenocarcinoma

- Gastric Lymphoma

- Pancreatic neoplasm

- Liver neoplasm

Pancreatic Disorders

- Acute Pancreatitis
- Chronic Pancreatitis

Reproductive System

Breast Disorders

- Breast Mass/Cancer

- Fibrocystic Disease

- Fibroadenomas

- Mastitis

- Breast Abscess

- Gynecomastia

- Galactorrhea

Uterine Disorders

- Uterine Leiomyoma

- Endometriosis

- Endometrial Cancer

- Pelvic Organ Prolapse

- Ovarian Disorders

- Ovarian Cysts

- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

- Adnexal Torsion

Cervical Disorders

- Cervical Cancer

- Vaginitis

- Cervix Insufficiency

- Infertility

- Menopause

- Menstrual Disorders

- Amenorrhea

- Dysmenorrhea

- Premenstrual Syndrome & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Trauma

- Sexual Assault

- Trauma in Pregnancy

Contraception

Uncomplicated Labor

- Normal Physiologic Changes in Pregnancy

- Prenatal Care

- Pregnancy Education

- First Trimester

- Second Trimester

- Third Trimester

- Labor

- Fetal Monitoring

- Induction

- Post-Partum

- Hospital Stay

- Follow Up Care

Complicated Pregnancy

- Gestational Diabetes

- Hypertension in Pregnancy

- Rh Incompatibility

- Abortion

- Ectopic Pregnancy

- Multiple Gestations

- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

- Placenta Previa

- Placental Abruption

- Cervical Insufficiency (Incompetent Cervix)

Complicated Labor

- Labor Dystocia

- Shoulder Dystocia

- Breech Presentation

- Cord Prolapse

- Premature Rupture of Membranes

- Postpartum Hemorrhage

Renal

Acute Kidney Injury

- Pre-Renal

- Intra-Renal

- Post-Renal

- Acute Hemodialysis Indications

Chronic Kidney Disease

Glomerular Disease

- IGA Nephropathy

- Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis

- Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis

- Minimal Change Disease

- Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

- Membranous Nephropathy

- Secondary Causes

Congenital/Structural Disorders

- Horseshoe Kidney

- Hydronephrosis

- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

- Renal Artery Stenosis

Fluid/Electrolyte Disorders

- Hyperkalemia

- Hypokalemia

- Hypernatremia

- Hyponatremia

Neoplasms

- Renal Cell Carcinoma

- Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma)

Genitourinary

Bladder Disorders

- Incontinence

- Overactive Bladder

- Urinary Bladder Prolapse

Congenital & Acquired Abnormalities

- Cryptorchidism

- Peyronie's Disease

- Vesicoureteral Reflux

Infectious Disorders

- Cystitis

- Pyelonephritis

- Epididymitis

- Orchitis

- Prostatitis

Testicular Disorders

- Testicular Torsion

- Hydrocele

- Varicocele

Neoplasms

- Bladder Cancer

- Penile Cancer

- Prostate Cancer

- Testicular Cancer

Nephrolithiasis

Penile Disorders

- Erectile Dysfunction

- Hypospadias/Epispadias

- Phimosis

- Paraphimosis

- Penile Fracture

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

Urethral Disorders

- Urethral Prolapse

- Urethral Stricture

Endocrinology

Adrenal Disorders

- Adrenal Insufficiency

- Cushing’s Disease

Neoplasms

- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

- Thyroid Cancer

- Adrenocortical Carcinoma

- Aldosteronism

- Pheochromocytoma

Diabetes

- Type 1 Diabetes

- Type 2 Diabetes

Hypogonadism

Parathyroid Disorders

- Hyperparathyroidism

- Hypoparathyroidism

Thyroid Disorders

- Hyperthyroidism

- Hypothyroidism

- Thyroid Nodule

Pituitary Disorders

- Acromegaly/Gigantism

- Dwarfism

- Pituitary Adenoma

- Hyperprolactinemia

Neurology

Headache

- Cluster Headache

- Migraine Headache

- Tension Headache

Traumatic Brain Injury

Cranial Nerve Palsies

- CN I: Olfactory nerve

- CN II: Optic nerve

- CN III, IV, VI: Eye movement

- CN V: Trigeminal nerve

- CN VI: Facial nerve (Bell's Palsy)

- CN VIII: Vestibulocochlear nerve

- CN IX: Glossopharyngeal nerve

- CN X: Vagus nerve

- CN XI: Accessory nerve

- XII: Hypoglossal nerve

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

- Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Encephalitis

Meningitis

Movement Disorders

- Essential Tremor

- Parkinson Disease

- Huntington Disease

- Tourette Disorder

Neurocognitive Disorders

- Delirium

- Dementia

Neuromuscular

- Cerebral Palsy

- Multiple Sclerosis

- Myasthenia Gravis

Seizures

- Provoked vs Unprovoked

- Focal (Partial)

- Generalized

- Status Epilepticus

Vascular Disorders

- Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)

- Cerebral Aneurysm

- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

- TIA

- Stroke

- Intracranial Hemorrhage

Syncope

- Neurally-mediated

- Orthostatic

- Cardiac

Hematology

Coagulation Disorders

- Von Willebrand Disease

- Hemophilia

- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Cytopenias

- Leukopenia/Neutropenia

- Macrocytic Anemia

- Microcytic Anemia

- Normocytic Anemia

- Thalassemia

Cytoses

- Polycythemia Vera

- Thrombocytosis

Hemoglobinopathies

- Hemochromatosis

- Sickle Cell Anemia

Transfusion Reaction

Neoplasms, Pre-malignancies, & Malignancies

- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

- Acute Myeloid Leukemia

- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

- Lymphoma

- Multiple Myeloma

- Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Psychiatry

Anxiety Disorders

- Generalized Anxiety Disorder

- Panic Disorder

- Phobia

Bipolar Disorder

- Bipolar 1

- Bipolar 2

Depressive Disorders

- Major Depression

- Depression in pregnancy

- Minor Depression (other specified depressive disorder)

- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

Disruptive, Impulse Control & Conduct Disorders

- Oppositional Defiant Disorder

- Conduct Disorder

- Antisocial Personality Disorder

- Intermittent Explosive Disorder

- Impulse Control Disorder

Dissociative Disorders

- Dissociative Amnesia

- Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder

- Dissociative Identity Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Neurodevelopmental Disorder

- Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

- Autism Spectrum Disorder

Personality Disorder

- Paranoid

- Schizoid

- Schizotypal

- Histrionic

- Narcissistic

- Borderline

- Antisocial

- Avoidant

- Dependent

- Obsessive-compulsive

Schizophrenia

Sleep Wake Disorder

- Insomnia

- Sleep Walking

- Night Terrors

- Nightmares

- Narcolepsy

Somatic Symptom Disorder

- Somatic Symptom Disorder

- Conversion Disorder

- Factitious Disorder

- Malingering

Substance Abuse

- Alcohol

- Cannabis-Withdrawal Syndrome

- Caffeine Withdrawal

- Cocaine & Amphetamines

- Benzodiazepines & Barbiturates

- Opioids & Heroin

Trauma

- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

- Adjustment Disorder

Infectious Disease

Bacterial Disease

- Botulism

- Rheumatic Fever

- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

- Tetanus

Parasitic Disease

- Helminths/Hookworms

- Enterobiasis/Pinworms

- MalariaToxoplasmosis

- Lyme Disease

Viral Disease

- Cytomegalovirus

- Rabies

- Epstein Barr Virus

- Zika Virus

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

- Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

- Cervicitis

- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

- HIV & AIDS

- Syphilis

EENT

Eye Disorders

- Conjunctivitis

- Cataract

- Corneal Abrasion/Ulcer

- Pterygium

- Dacryocystitis

- Blepharitis

- Ectropion/Entropion

- Hordeolum

- Optic Neuritis

- Papilledema

- Orbital Cellulitis

- Macular Degeneration

- Retinal Detachment

- Retinopathy

- Traumatic Hyphema

- Open Globe Injuries

- Retinal Vein Occlusion

- Retinal Artery Occlusion

- Amblyopia

- Strabismus

- Glaucoma

- Scleritis

Ear Disorders

- Cerumen Impaction

- Otitis Externa

- Barotrauma

- Vertigo

- Acoustic Neuroma

- Labyrinthitis

- BPPV

- Meniere’s Disease

- Cholesteatoma

- Acute Otitis Media

- Tympanic Membrane Perforation

- Hearing Loss

- Mastoiditis

- Tinnitus

Nose Disorders

- Epistaxis

- Nasal Polyps

- Nasal Trauma

- Allergic Rhinitis

- Rhinosinusitis

Oropharyngeal Disorders

- Dental Infections

- Gingivitis

- Aphthous Ulcers

- Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

- Oral Candidiasis

- Peritonsillar Abscess

- Pharyngitis

- Diphtheria

- Parotitis

- Leukoplakia

Dermatology

Acneiform Eruptions

- Acne Vulgaris

- Rosacea

- Folliculitis

Desquamation

- Erythema Multiforme

- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Diseases/Disorders of the Hair & Nails

- Alopecia

- Onychomycosis

- Paronychia

Exanthems

- Erythema Infectiosum (fifth disease)

- Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease

- Rubeola (Measles)

- Rubella (German Measles)

- Roseola Infantum

- Mumps

Infection of the Skin

- Cellulitis

- Erysipelas

- Impetigo

- Candidiasis

- Tinea pedis (Athlete’s Foot)

- Tinea cruris (Jock Itch)

- Tinea corporis (Ringworm)

- Tinea Capitis

- Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice)

- Scabies

- Molluscum Contagiosum

- Varicella (Chicken Pox)

- Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Keratotic Disorders

- Seborrheic Keratosis

- Actinic Keratosis

Neoplasms of the Skin

- Basal Cell Carcinoma

- Squamous Cell Carcinoma

- Melanoma

Papulosquamous Disorders

- Contact Dermatitis

- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

- Lichen Planus

- Pityriasis Rosea

- Psoriasis

Pigment Disorders

- Vitiligo

- Melasma

Skin Integrity

- Burns

- Pressure Ulcers

- Stasis Dermatitis

Vesiculobullous Disease

- Bullous Pemphigoid

- Pemphigus Vulgaris

Other Dermatologic Disorders

- Urticaria

- Hidradenitis Suppurativa

- Acanthosis Nigricans

- Lipomas

- Epidermal Inclusion Cysts

- Pilonidal Disease

- Cherry Angioma

- Telangiectasis

Pharmacology Curriculum

Learn by watching our video lectures or use our audio-only feature to listen to each lecture on the go (learn while running errands, at the gym, or while commuting). You'll also be able to read through our high-yield notes and quick reference study guides. Everything is available on the website and via the Medgeeks app (apple and android).

Each medication will cover the following:

- Relevant human physiology

- The mechanism of action

- Contraindications

- Adverse reactions (high-yield)

- Toxicity (if relevant)

- Information as to when the drug is used

- Clinical considerations (pearls for practice)

Cardiology

Heart Rate and Contractility

- Introduction to physiology

- Digoxin

- Dopamine

- Dobutamine

- Norepinephrine

- Epinephrine

Antiarrhythmics

- Action Potential

- Class IA Antiarrhythmics

- Class IB Antiarrhythmics

- Class IC Antiarrhythmics

- Class II Antiarrhythmics

- Class III Antiarrhythmics

- Class IV Antiarrhythmics

- Adenosine

Antihypertensives

- Calcium Channel Blockers

- Alpha-2 Agonists

- Alpha-1 Antagonists

Congestive Heart Failure

- Beta Blockers

- ACE Inhibitors

- ARBs

- Aldosterone Antagonist

- Ivabradine

- Sacubitril/Valsartan

- Thiazide Diuretics

- Loop diuretics

Coronary Artery Disease

- Nitroglycerin

- Aspirin

- P2Y12 Receptor Antagonists

- Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors

- Thrombolytics

- Cilostazol

Anticoagulation

- Factor Xa Inhibitor

- Dabigatran

- Heparin

- Warfarin

Hyperlipidemia

- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)

- Niacin

- Fibric Acid Derivatives (Fibrates)

Endocrinology

Diabetes

- Metformin

- Thiazolidinediones

- Sulfonylureas

- Meglitinides

- Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors

- DPP-4 Inhibitors

- GLP-1 Agonists

- SGLT2 Inhibitors

- Rapid Acting Insulin (Lispro, Glulisine, and Aspart)

- Regular Insulin (Humulin R and Novolin R)

- Intermediate Acting (NPH)

- Long Acting (Detemir, Levemir, Glargine, Degludec)

Thyroid

- Methimazole

- Propylthiouracil (PTU)

- Levothyroxine

Calcium

- Bisphosphonates

- Calcitonin

Pituitary

- Dopamine Agonists (Cabergoline and Bromocriptine)

- Somatostatin Analogs (Octreotide and Lanreotide)

- Pegvisomant

Gastroenterology

Acid Suppression

- Proton Pump Inhibitors

- Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists

Diarrhea / Constipation

- Loperamide

- Bulk forming laxatives (Psyllium and Methylcellulose)

- Surfactants (docusate)

- Osmotic agents (Polyethylene glycol)

- Stimulant laxatives (Bisacodyl and Senna)

- Lactulose

- Rifaximin

Antiemetics

- Metoclopramide

- Prochlorperazine

- Promethazine

- Meclizine

- Ondansetron

Antispasmodics

- Dicyclomine

- Hyoscyamine

Obesity

- Orlistat

- Lorcaserin

- Phentermine

Genitourinary

Vasopressin (ADH) Receptor Antagonist

Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors

- Sildenafil

- Tadalafil

- Vardenafil

- Avanafil

Oxybutynin

5-alpha reductase inhibitors (Finasteride)

Neurology

Anticholinergics

- Atropine

- Scopolamine

- Ipratropium/Tiotropium

- Benztropine/Trihexyphenidyl

ADHD

- Methylphenidate

- Dextroamphetamine

Muscle Relaxants

- Cyclobenzaprine

- Methocarbamol

- Carisoprodol

- Baclofen

Movement Disorders

- Carbidopa/Levodopa

- Dopamine Agonists

- COMT Inhibitors

- Amantadine

Anticonvulsants

- Carbamazepine

- Phenytoin

- Lamotrigine

- Ethosuximide

- Phenobarbital

- Benzodiazepines

- Levetiracetam

- ValproateTopiramate

- Gabapentin

- Pregabalin

Migraine

- Triptans

- Ergotamine

- Dihydroergotamine

Dementia

- Cholinesterase Inhibitors

- Memantine

Pulmonology

Beta 2 Agonists

- Short Acting (Albuterol and Levalbuterol)

- Long Acting (Salmeterol, Formoterol)

Anticholinergics

- Ipratropium

- Tiotropium

Leukotriene antagonists

- Monteleukast

- Zafirlukast

Zileuton

Mast cell stabilizers

- Cromolyn

- Nedocromil

Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors (Roflumilast)

Methylxanthines (Theophylline)

Monoclonal Antibodies

- Omalizumab

- Meplolizumab

- Reslizumab

Antitussives

- Dextromethorphan

- Codeine

- Benzonatate

Prostacyclin Analogs

- Epoprostenol

- Iloprost

- Treprostinil

Endothelin Antagonists

- Bosentan

- Macitentan

- Ambrisentan

Psychiatry

Major Depression

- SSRIs

- SNRIs

- Bupropion

- Trazodone

- Tricyclic Antidepressants

- MAOIs

Anxiety

- Benzodiazepines

- Buspirone

Insomnia

- Zolpidem

- Eszopiclone

- Ramelteon

Antipsychotics

- First Generation Antipsychotics

- Second Generation Antipsychotics

Lithium

Pain Medication

NSAIDs

- Selective (Celecoxib)

- Non-selective (Diclofenac, Naproxen, Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, and Etodolac)

Acetaminophen

Opioids

- Oxycodone

- Morphine

- Hydromorphone

- Hydrocodone

Capsaicin

The Immune System

Corticosteroids

- Mineralocorticoids

- Glucocorticoids

DMARDs

- Methotrexate

- Hydroxychloroquine

- Sulfasalazine / Mesalamine

- Leflunomide

- Azathioprine

Anti-TNF Medications

- Etanercept

- Infliximab

- Auranofin

- Certolizumab Pegol

- Golimumab

- Adalimumab

Cyclophosphamide

Mycophenolate

Gout

- Allopurinol

- Febuxostat

- Colchicine

- Probenecid

Infectious Disease

Beta- Lactams

- Penicillins

- Cephalosporins

- Monobactam

- Carbapenems

Vancomycin

50s Protein Synthesis Inhibitors

- Azithromycin

- Clarithromycin

- Erythromycin

- Clindamycin

- Linezolid

30s Protein Synthesis Inhibitors

- Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin, Tobramicin, and Amikacin)

- Tetracyclines (Doxycycline, Minocycline, and Tetracycline)

- Tigecycline

Nucleic acid inhibitors

- Fluoroquinolone

- Trimethoprim / Sulfamethoxazole

Herpes

- Acyclovir

- Valacyclovir

- Famciclovir

Influenza

- Zanamivir

- Oseltamivir

Hepatitis C

- Ledipasvir

- Sofosbuvir

HIV

- Nucleoside (nucleotide) Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)

- Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors (INSTIs)

- Protease Inhibitors

- Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs)

Tuberculosis

- Isoniazid

- Rifampin

- Pyrazinamide

- Ethambutol

Azoles

- Triazoles (Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Voriconazole, Posaconazole, and Ssavuconazole)

- Imidazoles (Ketoconazole, Clotrimazole Topical, and Miconazole Topical)

Terbinafine

Echinocandin

- Caspofungin

- Micafungin

- Anidulafungin

Polyene

- Amphotericin B

- Nystatin

Your Instructors

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Niket Sonpal, M.D.

- Internist and gastroenterologist by trade

- Assistant professor at Touro College of Medicine in Harlem, New York

- Co-author of "Master the Boards USMLE Step 2" and "Master the Boards USMLE Step 3"

- Faculty at Medquest Board Review

- Over a decade of experience teaching and training internal medicine residents, PAs (students and clinicians), and NPs (students and clinicians)

- Official host of the Medgeeks Clinical Medicine Podcast

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Clay Walker, PA-C

A graduate of the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program class of 2016. He currently works primary care and is the lead PA running the primary care residency program at Mayo Clinic.

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Amanda Roy, PA-C

Amanda graduated from Pacific University’s PA program and recently earned her Doctor of Medical Science from Lincoln Memorial University. She is currently practicing primary care medicine in rural Oregon.

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Liticia Arhur, PA-C

Liticia graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1999. She's worked most of her career in family medicine but has also worked in research, internal medicine, education, pharmaceuticals, and most recently the urgent care/covid clinic.

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Judy Finney, M.D.

A graduate from the Michigan State University School of Medicine in the top 5% of her class. Dr. Finney did her residency in internal medicine with Michigan State University Clinical Center and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Ingham Regional Medical Center. 

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