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Pharmacological Management of Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Define hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, and describe the clinical criteria for prescribing pharmacological treatments.
  2. Understand the pharmacokinetics of common thyroid medications.
  3. Explain the mechanism of action, uses, side effects, and nursing considerations for drugs used to manage thyroid disorders.
  4. Evaluate alternative treatment options and emerging research in thyroid pharmacology.

Course overview

This course is designed for LPNs, RNs, and APRNs looking to increase their understanding of the pharmacological management of thyroid disorders. It will explore the definition and overview of pharmacokinetics and the drug classes of various thyroid medications. It will also review the uses, mechanisms of action, side effects, and warnings of these medications. Finally, it will review alternative treatments, nursing considerations, and upcoming research surrounding thyroid disorder treatments.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification

Registered Nurse Practitioner

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board

Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Dermatology Contact Hours

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Pharmacology Component

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Pharmacology Component

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Pharmacology Component

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

1h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Midwife

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacology

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Continuing education related to pharmacology

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacotherapy Related to Scope of Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Prescriptive Authority Privilege (RXA) pharmacotherapeutic

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

1h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h General

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Use of Course Content. The courses provided by NCC are based on industry knowledge and input from professional nurses, experts, practitioners, and other individuals and institutions. The information presented in this course is intended solely for the use of healthcare professionals taking this course, for credit, from NCC. The information is designed to assist healthcare professionals, including nurses, in addressing issues associated with healthcare. The information provided in this course is general in nature and is not designed to address any specific situation. This publication in no way absolves facilities of their responsibility for the appropriate orientation of healthcare professionals. Hospitals or other organizations using this publication as a part of their own orientation processes should review the contents of this publication to ensure accuracy and compliance before using this publication. Knowledge, procedures or insight gained from the Student in the course of taking classes provided by NCC may be used at the Student’s discretion during their course of work or otherwise in a professional capacity. The Student understands and agrees that NCC shall not be held liable for any acts, errors, advice or omissions provided by the Student based on knowledge or advice acquired by NCC. The Student is solely responsible for his/her own actions, even if information and/or education was acquired from a NCC course pertaining to that action or actions. By clicking “complete” you are agreeing to these terms of use.

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