NCCPA PANRE Physician Assistant Recertifying Exam Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NCCPA PANRE Physician Assistant Recertifying Exam Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the NCCPA PANRE Physician Assistant Recertifying Exam exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 14 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the NCCPA PANRE Physician Assistant Recertifying Exam Vocabulary Game
Cardiovascular System
Pulmonary System
Gastrointestinal/Nutrition
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
Endocrine System
Musculoskeletal System
Psychiatry/Behavioral
Infectious Diseases
Dermatologic System
Genitourinary System
Neurologic System
Reproductive System
Hematologic System
Renal System
Sources for these terms (28)
- Atrial Fibrillation · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Venous Thromboembolism Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- COPD · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Sleep Apnea · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults: Definition & Facts · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults: Symptoms & Causes · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Peptic Ulcers (Stomach or Duodenal Ulcers): Definition & Facts · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Glaucoma and Eye Pressure · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Balance Disorders · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Type 1 Diabetes · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hashimoto's Disease · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Sports Injuries · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-03
- HIV/AIDS · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acne · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Bladder Infection (Urinary Tract Infection—UTI) in Adults · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Anemia · Source checked 2026-11-03
- BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CPR · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation · Source checked 2026-11-03
- GOLD 2026 Pocket Guide to COPD Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Screening (USPSTF) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hyperglycemic Crises in Adults With Diabetes: A Consensus Report (2024) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Symptoms & Causes of Peptic Ulcers (Stomach or Duodenal Ulcers) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries (AAOS OrthoInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Part 7: Adult Basic Life Support (2025 AHA Guidelines) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the PANRE Exam
The PANRE is a recertification examination for certified Physician Assistants. It assesses clinical knowledge and skills across all organ systems with content based on the NCCPA Content Blueprint: Cardiovascular (12%), Pulmonary (10%), GI/Nutrition (10%), EENT (8%), Endocrine (8%), Musculoskeletal (8%), Psychiatry (7%), Infectious Disease (7%), Reproductive (5%), Dermatology (5%), Genitourinary (5%), Neurology (5%), Hematology (4%), Renal (4%), and Emergent Topics (2%).
Exam sponsor: NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
240 questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
379+ (scaled)
Reported exam pass rate: 91-97%. First-attempt rate for PAs due in 2014-2018 (latest NCCPA data) This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PANRE vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the PANRE vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 PANRE terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the PANRE terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the PANRE pass rate?
NCCPA's latest published figures, for PAs due to recertify in 2014-2018, show first-attempt pass rates of 91% to 97%, and 96% to 99% ultimately passing.
How many questions are on the PANRE?
The PANRE contains 240 multiple-choice questions administered over 4 hours in four blocks of 60 questions each. The exam uses a scaled scoring system with a passing score of 379 or higher.