How to Choose the Best PANRE Review Course Before Your CME Stipend Expires

If you are like most Physician Assistants, you are probably staring at a June 30 deadline to use your employer-provided CME stipend. Leaving that money on the table is essentially a pay cut. The challenge isn't just spending the money; it’s spending it on something that actually moves the needle for your career while providing a tangible return. If you have a PANRE or PANRE-LA window coming up, you need a high-yield review that doesn't waste your time with fluff.

Price: Varies based on gift card selection ($100–$1,500 add-on options available). Duration of Access: 12 months. Deliverables: 100 Hours of AAPA Category 1 CME Credit (PANRE Review Course).

Why the June 30 Deadline Matters for Your PANRE Prep

Most hospital systems and private practices operate on a fiscal year that ends on June 30. If your CME funds aren't utilized by then, they disappear. We see a massive influx of PAs in June who realize they need a comprehensive study solution for the NCCPA PANRE but don't want to settle for a generic course.

Our PANRE Review Course is specifically designed by PAs, for PAs. We understand the clinical nuances of the exam and the pressure of maintaining certification while working full-time in specialized fields like Emergency Medicine or Orthopedics.

Maximize Your Value: The $1500 Gift Card Bonus

One of the most efficient ways to use your CME stipend is through our CME with Gift Card packages. When you purchase our PANRE Review or Pharmacology courses, you have the option to add an Amazon or Apple gift card ranging from $100 to $1,500.

This isn't just about the credit; it’s about enriching your education. That gift card can be used to purchase medical equipment, a new iPad for charting, or additional textbooks like our Comprehensive PANCE/PANRE Review Book. It allows you to maximize the utility of your professional development funds before they expire on June 30.

100 Hours of Category 1 AAPA Credit

The NCCPA requires significant CME hours, and our PANRE Review Course delivers 100 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credit. This is a massive "one-stop-shop" for your certification requirements. While our Pharmacology Course also offers Category 1 credit, the 100-hour block is specific to the PANRE Review, making it the most efficient choice for PAs looking to knock out their requirements in one go.

Clinical Review and Practice Questions

Question 1

Your patient is a 64-year-old male with a history of hypertension and tobacco use who presents to the clinic complaining of "heaviness" in his chest that occurs when he mows the lawn. The sensation resolves after about 5 minutes of rest. His current medications include lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. On physical exam, his BP is 148/92 mmHg and HR is 78 bpm. An EKG performed in the office shows normal sinus rhythm with no ST-T wave changes. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

A) Immediate referral for cardiac catheterization
B) Exercise stress testing
C) Start high-intensity statin therapy and re-evaluate in 4 weeks
D) Order a chest X-ray and D-dimer

Question 2

Your patient is a 28-year-old female who presents with a "stuck-on" appearing lesion on her right mid-back. She states it has been there for several years and is occasionally itchy but has not changed in size or color. On exam, you note a 1 cm, well-circumscribed, hyperpigmented plaque with a warty, "greasy" texture and prominent "horn cysts" under dermoscopy. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A) Malignant Melanoma
B) Seborrheic Keratosis
C) Actinic Keratosis
D) Basal Cell Carcinoma

Question 3

Your patient is a 55-year-old female with a history of COPD who presents with increased productive cough and fever for three days. Her vitals are: Temp 101.4°F, HR 105 bpm, BP 115/75 mmHg, and SaO2 91% on room air. Physical exam reveals crackles in the right lower lobe. A chest X-ray confirms a right lower lobe infiltrate. She has no recent hospitalizations and no history of MRSA or Pseudomonas. According to the current guidelines for Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), which outpatient treatment regimen is most appropriate for this patient?

A) Amoxicillin 1g TID
B) Levofloxacin 750mg daily
C) Doxycycline 100mg BID
D) Cephalexin 500mg QID

Answer Explanations

Question 1

The correct answer is B) Exercise stress testing.

The patient's symptoms are classic for stable angina (exertional chest discomfort relieved by rest). In a stable patient with a non-diagnostic EKG and multiple risk factors, the next step is to provoke ischemia through stress testing to evaluate for coronary artery disease. Cardiac catheterization (A) is an invasive procedure reserved for patients with high-risk features, unstable symptoms, or positive non-invasive tests. While a statin (C) will likely be needed, it is not the next diagnostic step. A D-dimer (D) is used for evaluating pulmonary embolism, which is not suggested by this exertional, chronic history.

Question 2

The correct answer is B) Seborrheic Keratosis.

The description of a "stuck-on," "greasy" lesion with "horn cysts" is pathognomonic for Seborrheic Keratosis, which is a benign epithelial tumor. Malignant Melanoma (A) typically presents with asymmetry, irregular borders, and color variegation, which are absent here. Actinic Keratosis (C) is a precancerous lesion that is usually erythematous and sandpaper-like in texture, occurring on sun-damaged skin. Basal Cell Carcinoma (D) typically presents as a pearly papule with telangiectasias or a non-healing ulcer.

Question 3

The correct answer is B) Levofloxacin 750mg daily.

In patients with comorbidities such as COPD, the treatment for CAP must cover both typical and atypical pathogens, as well as potentially resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae. Respiratory fluoroquinolones (like Levofloxacin) or a combination of a beta-lactam plus a macrolide/doxycycline are the recommended first-line treatments for patients with comorbidities. Amoxicillin (A) or Doxycycline (C) alone are acceptable for healthy outpatients without comorbidities. Cephalexin (D) is a first-generation cephalosporin and does not provide adequate coverage for the common pathogens associated with CAP.

Secure Your Course and Bonus Before June 30

Don't wait until the final hours of June 30 to scramble for a course. Whether you are prepping for the traditional PANRE or the PANRE-LA, our Cardiovascular Blueprint and Pulmonary Blueprint materials provide the targeted, high-yield information you need to pass.

Purchase your package today to ensure you get your $1,500 gift card bonus and your 100 hours of AAPA Category 1 credit before your stipend expires.