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Posted: December 26th, 2022

Endocrine Pharmacology

Unit 4: Endocrine Pharmacology

  • Exam 1 Due this Week!

    Exam 1 Due this Week!

    Exam 1 will be available Thursday 10/6 – Saturday 10/8, please plan accordingly to complete the exam during this timeframe.

    Study Guide Exam 1 Advanced Pharmacology

    • Understand pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
    • Be aware how medications are absorbed and what are factors or variables in drug absorption
    • Know pregnancy risk categories
    • Understand CYP 384 isoenzymes for metabolism
    • Understand drug steady state
    • Understand the following drug classes ace inhibitors mechanism of action and side effects, beta blockers mechanism of action and side effects, pacer dilators mechanism of action and potential side effects
    • Anti-hypertensive medication mechanism of action, side effects, and precautions
    • Heart failure-drugs used to treat
    • Angina and drugs used to treat
    • Aspirin therapy
    • Be knowledgeable of the medications to treat hyperlipidemia, know side effects, when to check labs and what labs to check for follow up
    • Anticoagulation medication mechanism of action, side effects, and precautions
    Enter the exam through Respondus and navigate to the tab titled “Exams” to access Exam 1.

  • Endocrine Pharmacology

    Endocrine Pharmacology

    Welcome to Unit 4 of Advanced Pharmacology

    The endocrine system is vast, and drugs used to treat disorders are numerous as well. Drug classes categorize the mechanism of actions and the subtle differences between in-class drugs. As 1 in 10 Americans has Diabetes, this is important disease management to understand and there are many pharmacologic choice for management to avoid long-term complications. Therefore, a strong understanding of pathophysiology is critical as we examine how these drug work to treat endocrine disorders.
    *Please note this unit runs over 2 weeks.*

    Unit Learning Objectives

    • Examine the principles of pathophysiology and therapeutics that direct the pharmacotherapeutic interventions for endocrine system and pertaining to diabetes management.
    • Analyze the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic actions of agents used for management of endocrine system and diabetes management.
    • Apply the evidence for pharmacotherapeutic interventions in a patient with an endocrine system and diabetes management.
    • Apply critical-thinking processes to the management and evaluation of expected effects and potential adverse effects of pharmacodynamic agents.
    Week 5 & 6/Unit 4 “To Do” List
    1. Complete the HYMR Endocrine Quiz (week 5)
    2. Unit 1-3 Exam available Thursday 9/29 – Saturday 10/1 (Must access via Respondus) (week 5)
    3. Complete Shadow Health Focused Exam: HTN and Type 2 Diabetes (week 6)
    4. Complete Shadow Health Antidiabetics Concept Lab (week 6)

  • Learning Materials

    Learning Materials

    Lectures & E-Book
    • Busti, A. J. (2022). NP Curriculum Support-Advanced Pharmacology for NPs. MedEducation, LLC.
      • ENDOCRINE PHARMACOLOGY (Week 5 & covers quiz content)
        • Insulin Therapy Review
        • Sulfonylurea & Meglitinides Review
        • Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors Review
        • Biguanides (Metformin) Review
        • TZDs Review
        • DPP-4 Inhibitors Review
        • SGLT2 Inhibitors Review
        • GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Review
        • Amylin Analogs Review
        • Hypoglycemia
        • Corticosteroids Review–Pharmacology
        • Corticosteroids Review–Application
      •  ENDOCRINOLOGY-DIABETES MELLITUS (Week 6 & not on quiz) 
        • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
        • GLP-1 Agonists & SGLT2 Inhibitors in CKD
        • GLP-1 Agonists & SGLT2 Inhibitors in CVD
        • GLP-1 Agonists & SGLT2 Inhibitors in hF
        • Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)
      • ENDOCRINOLOGY-OBESITY (Week 6 & not on quiz)
        • Obesity-General Overview
        • Obesity-Lifestyle Management
        • Obesity-Obesity in CVD
    Optional Learning Resources:
    Media
    • Khan Academy (Producer). (2015). What is diabetes mellitus? [Video]. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/endocrine-system-diseases/diabetes/v/what-is-diabetes-mellitus?ref=health_staff_picks
    • Speed Pharmacology. (2017, September 24). Pharmacology – drugs for diabetes (made easy). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWDQyaKVols
    Websites
    • American Diabetes Association®. (2020). Get a handle on diabetes medication. Retrieved from https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/medication-management
    • Khan Academy. (2018). Endocrine system diseases. Retrieved from https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/endocrine-system-diseases
    • The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. (2018). Retrieved from https://pro.aace.com/
      • Note: Familiarize yourself with the AACE guidelines.

  • HYMR Quiz – Endocrine

    Following review of all assigned lectures and correlating E-book chapters in High Yield Med Review, you will complete the module quiz in the HYMR platform.
    • From the Dashboard select “EXAMS”
    • Navigate to the “Endocrinology-Self Assessment” 
    • Click “Take Exam”
    You will have  one attempt to complete 10 questions in 15 minutes. Once completed, please take a screen shot of your score and upload to this assignment tab for grading. This quiz is worth 20 points, so based on your % score you will receive the correlating points below.
    100% 20 points
    90% 18 points
    80% 16 points
    70% 14 points
    60% 12 points
    50% 10 points
    40% 8 points
    30% 6 points
    20% 4 points
    10% 2 points
    No submission 0 points
    *Please note, faculty are able to view your time and activity in HYMR.*

  • Shadow Health: Concept Lab – Antidiabetics

    The purpose of this Shadow Health Concept Lab assignment is to help you achieve the following  Course Learning Outcomes 1-5.
    Assignment:
    This week you will participate in a Shadow Health Concept Lab pertaining to antidiabetic agents.This will allow you to learn about pharmacological concepts related to commonly administered antidiabetic drugs. This module should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
    What to Submit:
    Upon completion of the assignment:
    1. Submit your completion certificate
    2. Submit your reflection response to the questions below
    Reflection Response Instructions: Submit a 1 page reflection response to the questions below. Please use APA format and include one scholarly reference.
    • What resources/guidelines will you use to help identify, diagnose, and treat diabetes? Give brief overview of how this will apply to your NP practice. 
    Shadow Health Technical Support
    If at any time you have any questions or encounter any technical issues regarding the Digital Clinical Experience, please contact the Shadow Health support specialists by visiting the Learner Support Page at   http://support.shadowhealth.com for contact information and hours. You may email the Learner Support team directly at   [email protected] at any time or by calling 800.860.3241.

  • Shadow Health: Focused Exam: Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes

    The purpose of this Shadow Health Focused Exam assignment is to help you achieve Course Learning Outcomes 1-5.
    Assignment:
    This assignment is a focused exam with a patient who presents with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. You will conduct an interview with Arun Patel using therapeutic communication to determine the appropriate pharmacological therapy for his condition. After the exam, you will select the most appropriate medication for Mr. Patel and educate him on disease management and pharmacologic management. If applicable, you will write a prescription for the selected medication.
    What to Submit:
    Upon completion of the assignment, submit your completion certificate/lab pass that shows the DCE score to this assignment link..
    Shadow Health Grading
    All assignments will be graded using the DCE Score. Reopening and multiple attempts are allowed so the student can submit the best score for grading. Each student will submit the “lab pass” showing their DCE score to the designated assignment tab in Blackboard. Grading will be based on the DCE score received on the assignment that correlates with the points allocated in the table below. An incomplete assignment will result in the grade of zero. Faculty will monitor student engagement within the Shadow Health platform to ensure active participation to complete all the assignment requirements.
    DCE Score
    Points
    95-100
    20
    90-94
    18
    85-89
    15
    80-84
    13
    Below 79
    10
    No submission
    0
    Login page: “Shadow Health Access” link on left panel
    Assignment Due Date: Sunday of Week 6
    Shadow Health Technical Support
    If at any time you have any questions or encounter any technical issues regarding the Digital Clinical Experience, please contact the Shadow Health support specialists by visiting the Learner Support Page at    http://support.shadowhealth.com for contact information and hours. You may email the Learner Support team directly at    [email protected] at any time or by calling 800.860.3241.

  • Unit Conclusion

    Unit Conclusion

    As we wrap up week 6 of Advanced Pharmacology, we recall learning about numerous drugs impacting the endocrine system and diabetes management. We now have lots of experiences understanding drug classes to categorize the mechanisms of actions and subtle differences between in-class drugs. We will continue to focus on building upon our pharmacology knowledge.

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