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Alexia Without Agraphia
Alexia without agraphia is a disconnection syndrome where patients cannot read but can write.
unable to read but able ... Pathophysiology: ... non-dominant visual cortex ... Able to write (without ... neurology #diagnosis #pathophysiology
Benzodiazepines: Mechanism of Action and Side Effects
 • Decr spinal cord activity -> Muscle relaxant
Decr cerebral cortex ... Benzodiazepines #Psychiatry ... #Pharmacology # ... pathophysiology
First Generation Anti-Psychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
Typical/Conventional Anti-Psychotics - Examples: Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine

ACh M1 antagonist - Block
arterioles -> less able ... -> Prefrontal Cortex ... #SideEffects #pharmacology ... #diagnosis #psychiatry
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
blister pack in order ... drug to remain stable ... this may seem counter-intuitive ... semaglutide #Diabetes #Pharmacology ... #Endocrinology