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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
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... agent • Does not cause ... Contraindications: • Chronic ... diabetes #endocrinology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management Summary ... • Most common cause ... pneumonia • Chronic ... • Vasculitis (e.g ... #Abscess #pulmonary
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

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

How?  Possible
Amiodarone Induced Lung ... Toxicity Summary ... • Chronic toxicity ... (e.g., chronic ... diagnosis #management #Toxicology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acute or chronic ... Ketoacidosis (starvation, diabetic ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... or restrictive lung ... Interpretation #Diagnosis #Summary
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
and Management Summary ... granulomas within the lungs ... of diagnosis (e.g ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... acute sarcoidosis Pulmonary