OVERVIEW

Join our CE course for Nurses and NPs on Pharmacotherapy in Endocrine Disorders to deepen your understanding of thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal disorders. Learn about key hormones' roles and regulation, such as ACTH, GH, and somatostatin, and understand their release mechanisms and feedback loops. Explore the physiology of GnRH, prolactin, and adrenal hormones, as well as diagnostic and management strategies for conditions like hypothyroidism. Gain knowledge on the effects of corticosteroid therapy and strategies for managing its adverse effects.

Educational Objectives

At the end of this activity, learners will be able to:

Understand the roles and regulation of key endocrine hormones, including ACTH, GH, GnRH, and somatostatin.
Describe the release mechanisms of ACTH and GH and their regulatory feedback loops.
Explain somatostatin's role in inhibiting growth hormone and maintaining endocrine balance.
Analyze the physiology of GnRH and its role in regulating gonadotropin secretion.
Outline the function and regulation of prolactin in lactation and reproductive health.
Identify the clinical signs, diagnostic tests, and management strategies for hypothyroidism.
Explain adrenal gland physiology, including the functions of cortisol and aldosterone in stress response.
Recognize the adverse effects of corticosteroid therapy and the strategies for managing them.

The estimated time to complete this activity is 1 hour.

State-required Topic(s)

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

Nursing Accreditation Statement
eMedEd is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider approved by California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17890, for 1 contact hour.

Release Date: September 09, 2024
Expiration Date: September 09, 2025

1 Contact Hour

FACULTY

Mariya Rizwan

PharmD

TARGET AUDIENCE

NursingNurse Practitioners

SPECIALITIES

NursingPharmacologyPharmacotherapyPharmacy and MedicineInternal MedicineFamily PracticePediatricsEndocrinologyGeriatrics

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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