Podcast
Cram The Pance
Hosted by Scott Shapiro PA-C · EN
Designed for PA students, medical students, nurse practitioner students, nursing students, and all future healthcare professionals, this podcast delivers concise, high-yield reviews of the core topics you’ll need for board exams and clinical practice.
Each week, I break down complex material into simple, memorable explanations with plenty of mnemonics, memory tricks, and study tools to help you actually retain what you learn. Episodes are short, focused, and practical—perfect whether you’re preparing for the PANCE, USMLE, NCLEX, or just want to strengthen your clinical knowledge.
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Each week, I break down complex material into simple, memorable explanations with plenty of mnemonics, memory tricks, and study tools to help you actually retain what you learn. Episodes are short, focused, and practical—perfect whether you’re preparing for the PANCE, USMLE, NCLEX, or just want to strengthen your clinical knowledge.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cram-the-pance--5520744/support.
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S1E58 Pediatric Viral Illness
2d ago00:31:01Tap to summarizeHigh Yield Pediatric Viral Exanthem / Illness Review: Roseola infantum, Varicella-zoster virus infection (Chickenpox), Measles, Hand, foot, and mouth disease, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Erythema infectiosum, Mumps, Rubellafor your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's, Physician Assistant exams, USMLE, NCLEX, nursing exams.►Support the channel by joining and becoming a member! (Thank you so much!)►Paypal Donation Link: https://bit.ly/3dxmTql (Thank you!)►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cramthepance/►YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZCILePJ-E17txF-ObXlFKwIncluded in review: Slapped cheek rash, Koplik spots, Forchheimer spots, Posterior auricular lymphadenopathy, Circumoral pallor, Dew drops on a rose petal, Maculopapular rash, Vesicular rash, Parotitis, Orchitis, Oral hairy leukoplakia.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cram-the-pance--5520744/support.
Transcribe →S1E57 Bacterial Disease Review
Feb 2200:52:23Tap to summarizeHigh Yield Bacterial Disease Review:Cholera (Vibrio cholerae) Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) Gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) Bartonella henselae (Cat scratch disease) Botulism (Clostridium botulinum) Campylobacter (Campylobacter jejuni) Diphtheria (Corynebacterium diphtheriae) Acute Rheumatic fever (Group A Streptococcus) Rocky Mountain spotted fever (Rickettsia rickettsia) Tetanus (Clostridium tetani)Review for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's, Physician Assistant exams, USMLE, NCLEX, nursing exams.►Support the channel by joining and becoming a member! (Thank you so much!)►Paypal Donation Link: https://bit.ly/3dxmTql (Thank you!)►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cramthepance/►YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZCILePJ-E17txF-ObXlFKwIncluded in review: Cholera (Vibrio cholerae), Chlamydia trachomatis, Gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae), Bartonella henselae (Cat scratch disease), Botulism (Clostridium botulinum), Campylobacter (Campylobacter jejuni) Diphtheria (Corynebacterium diphtheriae), Acute Rheumatic fever (Group A Streptococcus), Rocky Mountain spotted fever (Rickettsia rickettsia), Tetanus (Clostridium tetani), Major and Minor Jones criteria, Doxycycline, Azithromycin.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cram-the-pance--5520744/support.
Transcribe →S1E56 Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Sep 2800:49:16Tap to summarizeHigh Yield Antiarrhythmic Drugs Review:Class I (Sodium Channel Blockers)Class II (Beta Blockers)Class III (Potassium channel blockers)Class IV (Calcium Channel Blockers) for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's and other Physician Assistant exams.Review for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's, Physician Assistant exams, Medical, USMLE, Nursing Exams.►Paypal Donation Link: https://bit.ly/3dxmTql (Thank you!)Included in review: Pathophysiology of antiarrhythmics, cardiac action potential, phases 0–4, Phase 0 depolarization, Phase 1 initial repolarization, Phase 2 plateau, Phase 3 repolarization, resting membrane potential, cardiomyocytes, pacemaker cells, funny current (If), L-type calcium channels, T-type calcium channels, effective refractory period (ERP), conduction velocity, reentry, rate control, rhythm control, AV node, SA node, QT prolongation, torsades de pointes, post-MI arrhythmias, structural heart disease, supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, ACLS, catecholamines, cAMP, PKA, beta-1 receptors, calcium influx, nodal blockade, non-dihydropyridine vs dihydropyridine, Disopyramide, Quinidine, Procainamide, Lidocaine, Mexiletine, Flecainide, Propafenone, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Betaxolol, Esmolol, Acebutolol, Propranolol, Carvedilol, Labetalol, Nadolol, Pindolol, Timolol, Sotalol, Amiodarone, Dronedarone, Ibutilide, Dofetilide, Verapamil, Diltiazem, Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Nicardipine, Amiodarone adverse effects, blue-gray skin discoloration, interstitial lung disease, thyroid dysfunction, corneal microdeposits, hepatotoxicity, beta-blocker contraindications, asthma caution, bradycardia, AV block, cardiogenic shock, diabetes caution, CCB adverse effects, constipation, AV block, bradycardia.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cram-the-pance--5520744/support.
Transcribe →S1E55 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Jul 900:24:37Tap to summarizeHigh Yield Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) ReviewReview for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's, Physician Assistant exams, Medical, USMLE, Nursing Exams.Merchandise Link: https://cram-the-pance.creator-spring.com/►Paypal Donation Link: https://bit.ly/3dxmTql (Thank you!)Included in review: Pathophysiology, PCOS symptoms ,PCOS diagnosis, PCOS treatment, PCOS infertility, Rotterdam criteria, LH/FSH imbalance, Hyperandrogenism, Anovulation, Insulin resistance in PCOS, Letrozole, Clomiphene, PCOS vs NCCAH, PCOS ultrasound findings, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, PCOS and endometrial hyperplasia, Combined estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives, Medical mnemonics for examsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cram-the-pance--5520744/support.
Transcribe →S1E54 Placenta Previa & Placenta Abruption
Mar 16, 202500:20:42Tap to summarizeHigh Yield Placenta Previa & Placental Abruption (abruptio placentae) ReviewReview for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's, Physician Assistant exams, Medical, USMLE, Nursing Exams.Merchandise Link: https://cram-the-pance.creator-spring.com/►Paypal Donation Link: https://bit.ly/3dxmTql (Thank you!)Included in review: Placental abruption Abruptio placentae Placenta previa Third trimester bleeding Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy Abdominal pain in pregnancy Pregnancy risk factors High-yield OB/GYN review Clinical manifestations Ultrasound diagnosis Maternal hemorrhage Retroplacental hematoma Emergency obstetrics Fetal distress OB/GYN board review Placental disorders Pregnancy emergencies Hypertension in pregnancy Smoking and pregnancy risks Medical mnemonics for examsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cram-the-pance--5520744/support.
Transcribe →S1E53 Endometriosis
May 5, 202400:22:46Tap to summarizeHigh Yield Endometriosis ReviewReview for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's and other Physician Assistant exams.TrueLearn PANCE/PANRE SmartBank:https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/CRAMTHEPANCE/Discount code for 15% off: CRAMTHEPANCE Merchandise Link: https://cram-the-pance.creator-spring.com/►Paypal Donation Link: https://bit.ly/3dxmTql (Thank you!)Included in review: Endometrioma, Contraceptives, GNRH Analogues, GNRH agonist, GNRH antagonist, Danazol, Chocolate cyst, Dysmenorrhea, Dyspareunia, Dyschezia, Infertility.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cram-the-pance--5520744/support.
Transcribe →S1E52 Antidepressants (SSRI, SNRI, TCA, MAOI, Atypical)
Nov 26, 202300:49:25Tap to summarizeHigh Yield Psychiatric Medications Antidepressants Review for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's and other Physician Assistant exams. Review includes SSRI's, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs, Atypical antidepressants, Serotonin modulators. TrueLearn PANCE/PANRE SmartBank:https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/CRAMTHEPANCE/Discount code for 15% off: CRAMTHEPANCEIncluded in review: Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Desvenlafaxine, Duloxetine, Levomilnacipran , Milnacipran, Venlafaxine, Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Doxepin, Imipramine, Trimipramine, Desipramine, Nortriptyline, Protriptyline, Tranylcypromine, Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine Selegiline, Bupropion, Mirtazapine, TrazodoneBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cram-the-pance--5520744/support.
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S1E51 AV Blocks (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree)
Jun 20, 202300:41:50Tap to summarizeHigh Yield Atrioventricular Block Review. Review for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's and other Physician Assistant exams. TrueLearn PANCE/PANRE SmartBank:https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/CRAMTHEPANCE/Discount code for 15% off: CRAMTHEPANCE Included in review: First Degree AV block, Second Degree AV block (Mobitz 1 Wenckebach & Mobitz 2), 2:1 AV Block and Third Degree AV block, ECG findings, av nodal blocking medications, treatment options including atropine, pacemaker, dopamine, dobutamine, clinical manifestations, etiology including lyme disease, cardiomyopathies, myocardial infarction, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cram-the-pance--5520744/support.
Transcribe →S1E50 Breast Cancer
Apr 9, 202300:38:39Tap to summarizeHigh Yield Breast Cancer Review.Review for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's and other Physician Assistant exams. Merchandise Link: https://cram-the-pance.creator-spring.com/►Paypal Donation Link: https://bit.ly/3dxmTql (Thank you!)Included in review: Breast cancer risk factors, clinical manifestations, physical exam findings, screening, diagnostic tools including mammogram, ultrasound, fna, core needle biopsy, surgical biopsy, Paget disease of the breast, Inflammatory breast cancer, In situ, Invasive, Infiltrating ductal carcinoma, HER2 positive, hormone receptor positive, Tamoxifen, Trastuzumab, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, radiation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cram-the-pance--5520744/support.
Transcribe →S1E49 Breast Disorders
Feb 18, 202300:29:23Tap to summarizeHigh Yield Breast Disorders Review.Review for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's and other Physician Assistant exams. Merchandise Link: https://cram-the-pance.creator-spring.com/►Paypal Donation Link: https://bit.ly/3dxmTql (Thank you!)Included in review: Mastitis, Breast Abscess, Fibroadenoma, Fibrocystic Breast Changes, GynecomastiaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cram-the-pance--5520744/support.
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