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Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
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Effects of Strokes ... CVA #Territory #Symptoms ... #Signs #Localization ... #Effects #Neurology ... #Diagnosis #Table
Nerve agent exposure is a generalized whole-body exposure. Similar to organophosphates, symptoms and signs result from
organophosphates, symptoms ... and signs result ... Acetylcholine exerts its effects ... than muscarinic effects ... SignsSymptoms #Table
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... failure Common Side Effects ... definitively cause/effect ... DPP4 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects ... form and consider using ... Indications #Titration #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #DM2
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... Ozempic), or daily tablet ... pancreatitis Common Side Effects ... Toxicities: • Gl side effects ... #Summary #DM2 #
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
leading to prolonged effects ... pharmacological effects ... by blocking the effects ... to block their effects ... #Pharmacology #
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
Mechanisms and Side Effects ... Pathophysiology #Pharmacology ... Psychiatry #Diagnosis #Signs ... #Symptoms
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Mechanisms and Side Effects ... Pathophysiology #Pharmacology ... Psychiatry #Diagnosis #Signs ... #Symptoms
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
The term "Muscular dystrophy" refers to a group of inherited progressive muscle disorders.
Muscular Dystrophy (DMD ... Affects 1 per 3500 ... occurs due to defects ... in the gene coding ... Diagnosis #Features #Signs
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
15 g QD • Side Effects ... 8.4 g • Side Effects ... daily • Side Effects ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison