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System (6%)\n## Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (6%)\n## Gastrointestinal System/Nutrition (8%)\n## Genitourinary System (4%)\n## Hematologic System (5%)\n## Infectious Diseases (7%)\n## Musculoskeletal System (8%)\n## Neurologic System (7%)\n## Psychiatry/Behavioral Science (7%)\n## Pulmonary System (9%)\n## Renal System (5%)\n## Reproductive System (7%)\n## Professional Practice* (6%)\n\n# Clinical Skills\n## History Taking and Performing Physical Examination (16%)\n## Using Diagnostic and Laboratory Studies (10%)\n## Formulating the Most Likely Diagnosis (18%)\n## Managing Patients\n## Health Maintenance, Patient Education, and Preventive Measures (11%)\n## Clinical Intervention (16%)\n## Pharmaceutical Therapeutics (15%)\n## Applying Foundational Scientific Concepts (8%)\n## Professional Practice* (6%)","[{\"question\":\"What is the PANCE exam?\",\"answer\":\"The PANCE is the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination, a standardized test required for physician assistants to 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