Management of Thyroid Disorders – 2 Hours

Description

This module seeks to enhance healthcare providers’ understanding of thyroid dysfunction, including its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and complications, using the latest practice guidelines and up-to-date research.

Upon completion of this course (Management of Thyroid Disorders), pharmacists and pharmacy technicians 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

Author: Alyssa Yousif, PharmD   

Contact Hours: 2 Hours 

Activity Type: Knowledge-Based Home Study 

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test)

Target Audience: Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians 

Cost: $15 / Participant

UAN: Pharmacist: 0384-9999-22-003-H01-P Technicians: 0384-9999-22-003-H01-T

Release Date: 06/17/2022               Expiration Date: 06/17/2025

Course Completion Certificate:  A minimum passing score of 70% is required for course completion. A Printable (PDF) Certificate By Email. Credit will be reported to the CPE monitor within 30 days of completion.

The National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education.

NPTA approves Biologix Solutions LLC as a Joint Provider of continuing pharmacy education. Approval

Disclaimers: Elvia Sellountos has no actual or potential conflict of interest regarding this program. It received no commercial support and has been peer-reviewed to ensure non-commercialization.

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