Podcast Episode 108: Did You Miss Us? The Audio PANCE and PANRE is Back!

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Welcome to episode 108 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) Board Review Podcast.

Join me today as we cover ten board review questions for your PANCE, PANRE, EOR, and EOC exams.

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Interactive exam to complement today’s podcast

1. A 25-year-old woman comes to the office due to fatigue and dizziness for the past several months. She works as a nurse and finds it increasingly difficult to complete her shifts. The patient reports heavy menstrual periods lasting 7-8 days each month. She has no significant medical history and is not on any medications. Blood pressure is 100/60 mm Hg and pulse is 75/min. BMI is 22 kg/m². Physical examination reveals pale conjunctivae and spoon-shaped nails. Hemoglobin is 8.5 g/dL. Which of the following sets of additional laboratory findings is most likely to be seen in this patient?

A. Low ferritin, high TIBC, low serum iron
B. High ferritin, low TIBC, high serum iron
C. Low ferritin, low TIBC, high serum iron
D. High ferritin, high TIBC, low serum iron
E. Low ferritin, high TIBC, high serum iron

Answer and topic summary

The answer is A.  Low ferritin, high TIBC, low serum iron

The most likely additional laboratory findings in this patient are low ferritin, high total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and low serum iron, which are indicative of iron deficiency anemia. Her history of heavy menstrual periods an