CE for Pharmacists: Osteoporosis: A Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Review Highlighting the Parathyroid Hormone Analogues and their Place in Therapy
by Alyssa M. Schaller 2021 PharmD Candidate, Austin T. Mondloch, 2021 PharmD Candidate, Analeah N. Schwind, 2024 PharmD Candidate, Emily A. Mauer, 2022 PharmD Candidate, Sarah Ray, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA
"Learning Objectives
• Explain the homeostatic functions of calcium, phosphorous, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the body.
• Differentiate the pathophysiology behind primary and secondary osteoporosis.
• List three risk factors for the development of osteoporosis.
• Identify two nonpharmacologic treatment options for osteoporosis management.
• Compare and contrast the treatment algorithms for osteoporosis according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) guidelines.
• Describe the place in therapy of parathyroid hormone analogues for the treatment of osteoporosis.
•Design a treatment regimen for a patient who has severe or refractory osteoporosis."
Keywords: Osteoclasts, Phosphates, Bone and Bones, Osteoblasts, Calcium, Dietary, Osteoporosis, Minerals
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2021 November/December Table of Contents
"Learning Objectives
• Explain the homeostatic functions of calcium, phosphorous, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the body.
• Differentiate the pathophysiology behind primary and secondary osteoporosis.
• List three risk factors for the development of osteoporosis.
• Identify two nonpharmacologic treatment options for osteoporosis management.
• Compare and contrast the treatment algorithms for osteoporosis according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) guidelines.
• Describe the place in therapy of parathyroid hormone analogues for the treatment of osteoporosis.
•Design a treatment regimen for a patient who has severe or refractory osteoporosis."
Keywords: Osteoclasts, Phosphates, Bone and Bones, Osteoblasts, Calcium, Dietary, Osteoporosis, Minerals
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2021 November/December Table of Contents