Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) were developed to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and later became widely used for the management of obesity. Recent evidence includes off-label uses for substance use disorders; nicotine and alcohol dependence; neurodegenerative diseases; and cardiovascular, kidney, and liver diseases. Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are likely to encounter patients using GLP-1RAs for both Food and Drug Administration-approved and nontraditiona
