What is V3? The third edition and new vision of the successful, groundbreaking book Pance Prep Pearls has been optimized to be more comprehensive and more user friendly. It has been updated to include: Easy to follow and redesigned algorithms and charts that help to organize medicine for maximum retention with more interactive visuals. Essential information for medical examinations, important clinical correlations for clinical rotations and useful material for practicing clinicians. Expanded chapters that are in line with the 2019 blueprint. BOOK A covers Cardiovascular system, Eyes, ears, nose, and throat, Gastrointestinal system, Musculoskeletal system, Pulmonary system, Reproductive system (male and female).BOOK B covers Dermatologic system, Endocrine system, Genitourinary system (male and female), Hematologic system, Infectious diseases, Neurological system, Psychiatric/behavioral science, Renal system. Be prepared with Pance Prep Pearls!

The new edition of this text has been streamlined to fit more easily into crowded nursing curricula, while maintaining the breadth of coverage that made the 1st edition such a popular book. Leading experts in the field contributed to the book.

Praise for the First Edition: "Because of the way it is organized, this book meets the needs of both novice and experienced advance practice nurses. Each chapter defines the problem, how often it occurs, and what leads to the problem. To aid in assessment, the book includes the physical examination landmarks as well as diagnostic tests that might be needed. A plan of care is offered with several different alternatives for treatment and then notes what type of follow-up is needed. This would be a great resource for anyone working in the field of geriatrics...Score: 92 - 4 Stars! --Doody's Reviews This hands-on text and clinical reference--used by thousands of NP students and practitioners alike--delivers national practice guidelines and professional standards of care to help clinicians deliver optimal primary care to adult and older adult patients. The new third edition, featuring the expert input of two renowned Adult-Gerontology practitioners, updates all chapters, teaching guides, and illustrative charts and provides new charts to enhance readability. Fresh content includes information on Sjogren's syndrome; reactive arthritis; elder abuse; LGBTQ health; concussion assessment; joint pain, bursitis, and fractures; peripheral neuropathy; and perimenopause/menopause. The third edition also includes the updated Beers Criteria and covers COVID-19 treatment and vaccines. Ideal for quick reference and as a study guide, the text presents the most up-to-date guidelines in a consistent, easy-to-read, bulleted format. Conveniently organized by body system, it features detailed content on the physical examination and diagnostic testing, information on health promotion, guidelines of care, dietary information, common procedures, national patient resources, and popular Client Teaching Guides--available in print and digital format--that serve as both patient handouts and concise study tools. Clinical points throughout the text highlight critical practice considerations. The book, with its great breadth and depth of information, will be a welcome companion for NP students as they transition to professional practice and beyond. New to the Third Edition: Completely updated content including patient teaching guides and charts New charts added to enhance comprehension Coverage of Sjogren's syndrome; reactive arthritis; elder abuse; LGBTQ health; concussion assessment; joint pain, bursitis, and fractures; peripheral neuropathy, and perimenopause/menopause Latest guidelines on COVID-19 treatment and vaccines Updated Beers Criteria Current CDC recommendations on vaccines and cancer screening Key Features: Offers consistent guidelines for over 275 disorders Presents practice guidelines organized by body system Lists disorders alphabetically for easy access Highlights key considerations for practice Delivers individual care considerations for adult, geriatric, and pregnant patients Provides Client Teaching Guides serving as both take-home teaching supplements for patients and a concise study tool for students

A medical study and review guide for the PANCE, PANRE & general medical examinations. The second edition to the successful, groundbreaking book PANCE PREP PEARLS has been updated to include: Easy to follow algorithms and charts on high-yield medical information, expanded chapters & useful mnemonics. It covers essential information needed to ACE medical examinations as well as for clinical use. High-yield information packed into one essential book.

EARN 20 AAPA-APPROVED SELF ASSESSMENT CREDITS! A question-and-answer review book for the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE) and Physician Recertification Exam (PANRE), this powerful study aid is designed to maximize study time and enhance retention so you walk into the exam prepared, confident, and ready to pass. Authored by a practicing physician assistant who is also an adjunct professor at two PA programs, these practice questions thoroughly cover the blueprint topics for the exam laid out by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. The detailed explanations of the answer choices help increase comprehension and recall of the material. X-ray and other images further reinforce learning and prepare test takers for every type of question found on the exam. Full of crucial information and helpful test-taking strategies and techniques, this book can be used alone or as a companion to PANCE PREP PEARLS, also by author Dwayne A. Williams, to prepare for-and pass-the exam.

The new, fifth edition of A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertificiation Examinations for Physician Assistants is the foremost trusted preparation resource for the PANCE and PANRE. The text features high-yield outline-format review and pretest and post-test questions based on the blueprint of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Developed and endorsed by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), this edition's content reflects up-to-date information and has been reviewed and validated by subject matter experts working hard in the field.