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Chvostek's Sign - Physical Exam - Hypocalcemia

Chvostek's sign is described as the twitching of facial muscles
muscles in response to ... absent in about one ... of persons with normal ... #Hypocalcemia #Video ... #Clinical #endocrinology
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
newborn babies that normally ... face is turned to ... one side, the leg ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... scarf sign is used to ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... hypotonia #hypotonic #peds ... #normal
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Treatment or Prevention 

Bisphosphonates are common medications used in the treatment and prevention
weekly, monthly, to ... turn increase bone ... take the oral versions ... Schedule #Frequency #Pharmacology ... #Endocrinology
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... peptidase 4), which normally ... Major Advantages: None ... • Recommended to ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
sitting, falling to ... one side in front ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal ... One unique thing ... and titrate up to ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
used medications to ... There is an ORAL ... DPP4s from one ... GLP1 #Agonists #Pharmacology ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
) - First Oral GLP ... first (& only) oral ... take meds with ... semaglutide #Diabetes #Pharmacology ... #Endocrinology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... neuroexam - Oral ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... days before Pulmonary ... HgbA1c - if not done