5/17/25, 8:39 AM PAEA EOC & Summative Practice
PAEA EOC & Summative Practice 2025 PAEA Summative
Practice, physician assistant exam, EOC questions
and answers, PAEA 150 questions, PA exam prep,
graded A+
Terms in this set (168)
Bx regardless of size if:
Subcapsular locations adjacent to the recurrent
laryngeal nerve or trachea
Extrathyroidal extension
Extrusion through rim calcifications
what is the sonographic Associated with sonographically abnormal cervical
criteria for FNA of a lymph nodes
thyroid nodule?
Bx if > 1cm and:
Irregular margins
Microcalcifications
Taller than wide shape
Rim calcifications with extrusion of soft tissue
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,5/17/25, 8:39 AM PAEA EOC & Summative Practice
asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal
what makes up aspirin polyposis, and acute upper and lower respiratory tract
exacerbated respiratory reactions
disease (or NSAID-
exacerbated respiratory symptoms of nasal congestion and
disease)? bronchoconstriction typically begin 20 minutes to 3
hours after administration
pseudoallergy, not IgE mediated
what type of allergy is
aspirin exacerbated In contrast, IgE-mediated "allergic" reactions result
respiratory diseaase from the formation of antibodies against a specific
(AERD)? drug, haptenated drug, or a group of structurally
similar drugs
mild disease - topical acetic acid + hydrocortisone
moderate disease - topical abx + steroid to cover
staph and pseudomonas (first line consider
how would you treat otitis quinolones (cipro) or polymyxin-neomycin to cover
externa? what if the TM is both)
perforated?
Preparations containing aminoglycosides should be
avoided in ears where the integrity of the tympanic
membrane cannot be confirmed
Acyclovir has the greatest in vitro activity against
HSV-1 and HSV-2. However, famciclovir and
valacyclovir have greater oral bioavailability than
Treatment approach to acyclovir and are dosed less frequently
HSV-1?
HSV-1 oral leads to gingivostomatitis. usually self
limiting but treat if symptomatic. earlier the tx the
better it works
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,5/17/25, 8:39 AM PAEA EOC & Summative Practice
Pt has an acute onset of herpes simplex keratitis
eye pain, vision blurring,
and discharge. On
physical exam you see
dendritic lesions on the
cornea. Dx?
mostly clinical
how is the dx of herpes Dx should be made in conjunction with an
simplex keratitis ophthalmologist
established?
if dx uncertain can use detection of viral DNA via PCR
testing from intraocular fluid
what is the best imaging CT is the imaging modality of choice
for suspected ludwig's
angina or other deep neck
space infections?
an infected second or third mandibular molar tooth
Where does Ludwig infection moves to the sublingual and submaxillary
angina infection most space bilaterally
commonly arise from?
aggressive, rapidly spreading cellulitis, WITHOUT
lymphadenopathy
Pt in ED is unresponsive intervention: unsynchronized cardioversion, start CPR
and noted to be in
ventricular fibrillation on
the monitor. What
interventions should be
initiated?
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, 5/17/25, 8:39 AM PAEA EOC & Summative Practice
Pt is newly diagnosed with -stable: 1st line procainamide. Amiodarone
WPW. What is the -unstable: synchronized cardioversion
intervention for the -definitive: radio frequency catheter ablation
following:
-stable (wide complex)
tachycardia
-unstable
-definitive
criteria and therapeutics SBP > 180 and/or DBP >120 WITH EVIDENCE OF END
for hypertensive ORGAN DAMAGE
emergency? sodium nitroprusside
topical vasoactive agents: nitroglycerin (helpful for
thrombosed), phenylephrine (aka prep H, relief for
acute sx)
what are some topical topical corticosteroids for short term
agents that can be used analgesic/inflammation relief - hydrocortisone
for painful external (Anusol)
hemorrhoids?
local topical anesthetics for pain/pruritus
(benzocaine, dibucaine)
zinc oxide paste
rubber band ligation (cannot use on external
how would you treat
hemorrhoids, extremely painful)
symptomatic internal
hemorrhoids?
sclerotherapy (phenol 5%)
diet (increased insoluble fiber intake, drink more
water)
conservative treatment regular exercise
options for hemorrhoids avoid straining
Sitz baths
stool softeners (docusate)
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PAEA EOC & Summative Practice 2025 PAEA Summative
Practice, physician assistant exam, EOC questions
and answers, PAEA 150 questions, PA exam prep,
graded A+
Terms in this set (168)
Bx regardless of size if:
Subcapsular locations adjacent to the recurrent
laryngeal nerve or trachea
Extrathyroidal extension
Extrusion through rim calcifications
what is the sonographic Associated with sonographically abnormal cervical
criteria for FNA of a lymph nodes
thyroid nodule?
Bx if > 1cm and:
Irregular margins
Microcalcifications
Taller than wide shape
Rim calcifications with extrusion of soft tissue
1/32
,5/17/25, 8:39 AM PAEA EOC & Summative Practice
asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal
what makes up aspirin polyposis, and acute upper and lower respiratory tract
exacerbated respiratory reactions
disease (or NSAID-
exacerbated respiratory symptoms of nasal congestion and
disease)? bronchoconstriction typically begin 20 minutes to 3
hours after administration
pseudoallergy, not IgE mediated
what type of allergy is
aspirin exacerbated In contrast, IgE-mediated "allergic" reactions result
respiratory diseaase from the formation of antibodies against a specific
(AERD)? drug, haptenated drug, or a group of structurally
similar drugs
mild disease - topical acetic acid + hydrocortisone
moderate disease - topical abx + steroid to cover
staph and pseudomonas (first line consider
how would you treat otitis quinolones (cipro) or polymyxin-neomycin to cover
externa? what if the TM is both)
perforated?
Preparations containing aminoglycosides should be
avoided in ears where the integrity of the tympanic
membrane cannot be confirmed
Acyclovir has the greatest in vitro activity against
HSV-1 and HSV-2. However, famciclovir and
valacyclovir have greater oral bioavailability than
Treatment approach to acyclovir and are dosed less frequently
HSV-1?
HSV-1 oral leads to gingivostomatitis. usually self
limiting but treat if symptomatic. earlier the tx the
better it works
2/32
,5/17/25, 8:39 AM PAEA EOC & Summative Practice
Pt has an acute onset of herpes simplex keratitis
eye pain, vision blurring,
and discharge. On
physical exam you see
dendritic lesions on the
cornea. Dx?
mostly clinical
how is the dx of herpes Dx should be made in conjunction with an
simplex keratitis ophthalmologist
established?
if dx uncertain can use detection of viral DNA via PCR
testing from intraocular fluid
what is the best imaging CT is the imaging modality of choice
for suspected ludwig's
angina or other deep neck
space infections?
an infected second or third mandibular molar tooth
Where does Ludwig infection moves to the sublingual and submaxillary
angina infection most space bilaterally
commonly arise from?
aggressive, rapidly spreading cellulitis, WITHOUT
lymphadenopathy
Pt in ED is unresponsive intervention: unsynchronized cardioversion, start CPR
and noted to be in
ventricular fibrillation on
the monitor. What
interventions should be
initiated?
3/32
, 5/17/25, 8:39 AM PAEA EOC & Summative Practice
Pt is newly diagnosed with -stable: 1st line procainamide. Amiodarone
WPW. What is the -unstable: synchronized cardioversion
intervention for the -definitive: radio frequency catheter ablation
following:
-stable (wide complex)
tachycardia
-unstable
-definitive
criteria and therapeutics SBP > 180 and/or DBP >120 WITH EVIDENCE OF END
for hypertensive ORGAN DAMAGE
emergency? sodium nitroprusside
topical vasoactive agents: nitroglycerin (helpful for
thrombosed), phenylephrine (aka prep H, relief for
acute sx)
what are some topical topical corticosteroids for short term
agents that can be used analgesic/inflammation relief - hydrocortisone
for painful external (Anusol)
hemorrhoids?
local topical anesthetics for pain/pruritus
(benzocaine, dibucaine)
zinc oxide paste
rubber band ligation (cannot use on external
how would you treat
hemorrhoids, extremely painful)
symptomatic internal
hemorrhoids?
sclerotherapy (phenol 5%)
diet (increased insoluble fiber intake, drink more
water)
conservative treatment regular exercise
options for hemorrhoids avoid straining
Sitz baths
stool softeners (docusate)
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