Endocrine Pharmacology for PA Students | Adrenal, Pituitary, Thyroid & Parathyroid Medications

Описание: In this comprehensive PA Pharmacology lecture, we review high-yield endocrine medications commonly tested on exams and encountered in clinical practice.

This session covers therapeutic applications, mechanisms of action, major adverse effects, contraindications, and essential patient education strategies for:

🔹 Adrenal Pharmacology
• Glucocorticoids
• Mineralocorticoids (Fludrocortisone)
• Adrenal androgens (DHEA)
• Steroid tapering strategies and HPA axis suppression

🔹 Pituitary & Posterior Pituitary Agents
• Vasopressin
• Desmopressin (DDAVP)
• Oxytocin
• Human Growth Hormone (Somatropin)
• Octreotide

🔹 Thyroid Pharmacology
• Natural vs Synthetic thyroid hormones
• Levothyroxine (T4)
• Liothyronine (T3)
• Liotrix
• Antithyroid drugs (Methimazole, PTU)
• Iodides and Radioactive Iodine
• Medication-induced hypo- and hyperthyroidism

🔹 Parathyroid Pharmacology
• Cinacalcet
• Calcitriol

We also discuss:
• Safe steroid tapering and prevention of adrenal crisis
• Recognition of thyroid over- and under-replacement
• High-risk adverse effects (agranulocytosis, hepatotoxicity, hyponatremia, arrhythmias)
• Drug interactions and monitoring strategies
• Documentation best practices
• Patient counseling for safe endocrine pharmacotherapy

This lecture is designed for PA students in pharmacology and aligns with PANCE-style learning objectives emphasizing mechanism-based reasoning and medication safety.

If you are preparing for exams or strengthening your endocrine prescribing foundation, this session provides the clinical framework you need.