GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS

Course overview

GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 AGONISTS ARE A CLASS OF MEDICATIONS UTILIZED IN THE TREATMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES AND OBESITY. THIS ACTIVITY WILL HIGHLIGHT THE INDICATIONS, MECHANISM OF ACTION, ADMINISTRATION, ADVERSE EFFECT PROFILE, AND CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR THESE DRUGS. THE USE OF AN INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM OF NURSES, PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS, PHARMACISTS, AS WELL AS ENDOCRINOLOGISTS REMAINS PERTINENT TO CARE FOR PATIENTS PRESCRIBED THIS CLASS OF MEDICATIONS.