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Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... agent • Does not cause ... Contraindications: • Chronic ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Hyperthyroidism • Diabetes ... Obstructive Pulmonary ... Myasthenia Gravis Pharmacologic ... • Drug Abuse (e.g
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Summary Mechanisms ... side effects (e.g ... not definitively cause ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
Lung Toxicity Summary ... • Chronic toxicity ... (e.g., chronic ... Exclude other causes ... diagnosis #management #Toxicology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management Summary ... pneumonia • DM ... pneumonia • Chronic ... • Vasculitis (e.g ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary