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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 ... medullary thyroid cancer ... not definitively cause ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
New-onset back pain ... Dyspnea, chest pain ... Vomiting, decreased urine ... coma SIADH: • Hyponatremia ... differential #diagnosis #cancer
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... Toxicities: • Joint pains ... not definitively cause ... DPP4 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Weakness - Dark urine ... - Abdominal pain ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... hour with goal urine
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm in Cancer
UOsm ≥ 100 mOsm/kg = Urine is inappropriately concentrated for hypotonic
Hyponatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm in Cancer ... 100 mOsm/kg = Urine ... chemotherapy, nausea ... , pain) • Cortisol
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
, oral cavity) Caused ... Dyslipidemia • Weight gain ... is decreased), hypernatremia ... ↑ 24-hour urine ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology