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Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Congenital Adrenal ... Neurofibromatosis 1 ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Microprolactinoma • Steroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology ... #Causes
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
- Pharmacology ... not definitively cause ... Receptor #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Medication Guide Classes ... insulin dose for renal ... Diabetes #Mellitus #DM2 ... #Medications #pharmacology ... comparison #table #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
: Most Common Cause ... : Long-term steroid ... PEARLS: 1. ... ACTH STIM TEST: 1. ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... inactivates GLP-1 ... not definitively cause ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
- consider ITU review ... • Discuss with endocrinology ... SIADH — look for cause ... hourly • Identify Cause ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm
Lyrica (Pregabalin) 
Indications: Neuropathy (diabetic, postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia, & spinal cord injury), Adjunctive therapy for partial-onset
Adjust based on renal ... over at least 1 ... generic, let's review ... drug will likely cause ... Lyrica #Pregabalin #Pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... transfusions), ↓insulin (DM ... only if no clear cause ... offending medications (review ... 5-10U reg IV + 1-
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - Topical Corticosteroids
 • Liquid - Budesonide - 1 mg PO BID -
- Budesonide - 1 ... - Fluticasone 1 ... monitoring for adrenal ... Gastroenterology Review ... Corticosteroids #management #pharmacology