Management of Thyroid Disorders

Subject areas

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

Disclosure statements

Biologix Solutions Approvals: Accreditation, course information, and coupon code can be found at https://blxtraining.com/coupon/. For the guaranteed lowest price, sign up directly with Biologix at https://blxtraining.com/courses/.

Learning Objectives

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

• Describe the functional role of the thyroid gland and its secreted hormones in homeostasis
• Discuss the treatment options available in hypo- and hyperthyroidism, including combination products, sources, available formulations, cautions, and side effects.
• Review the pathophysiology of hypo- and hyperthyroidism and the goals of treatment.
• Recognize the most common causes of thyroid disorders
• Identify proper thyroid function tests and corresponding levels for diagnosis of hypo- and hyperthyroidism
• Consider dosage adjustments in thyroid supplementation requirements at different life stages, such as pregnancy or older age
• List the clinical and subclinical signs and symptoms of hypo- and hypothyroidism; identify those that constitute a medical emergency
• List the clinical benefits of levothyroxine
• Review therapeutic equivalents for levothyroxine preparations and the importance of maintaining brand/generic consistency.
• Recognize the array of drug interactions with levothyroxine use
• Define agranulocytosis; acknowledge risk with thionamide use and review presentation signs
• Describe thyroid storm in hyperthyroidism, including causes and preferred treatment

Take it Here

• This course reports to the CE broker immediately upon completion.
• Complete all courses at your own pace online.
• Quality and enjoyable courses.
• Modern experience, accessible from any device.
• All courses are affordably priced.

Learner Feedback