Introduction
This CE program provides an introductory overview of various hormones, including the pathophysiology of secretion and action on target receptors. The hypothalamic-pituitary axis is discussed and the role it plays in regulating the production of HGH, ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH, and PRL.
Learning Objectives
After completion of this monograph, the reader should be able to:
- Discuss the difference between comprehensive bio-identical hormone replacement and hormone substitution therapy (HST).
- Discuss the basic mechanism of hypothalamic pituitary control of hormonal balance.
- List the relationship between hormones, cell receptors and nuclear DNA.
Target Audience
Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians
Author
Roby Mitchell, M.D.
Dr. Mitchell graduated with research honors in Cardiovascular Pharmacology from Texas Tech University School of Medicine in 1987. He completed an American Heart Association Research fellowship in Cardiovascular Pharmacology in 1985. He completed studies in Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada in 1986. He completed studies in Chinese Traditional Medicine at Jinan University, Canton, China, 1987. Dr. Mitchell was Chief Resident of Department of Family Practice, Texas Tech School of Medicine, 1990. Dr. Mitchell has a specific interest in disease prevention and has a successful women's health and sports medicine clinic in Amarillo, TX.
Contact Dr. Mitchell: drfitt@arn.net
Language
English
Accreditation
ACPE UNIVERSAL PROGRAM NUMBER 288-000-07-163-H01-P.
Release Date: 11/29/2007
Expiration Date: 11/29/2010

PCCA is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education. This activity will provide a total of 1.00 contact hour(s) (0.1000 CEU'S) of continuing education credit in states that recognize ACPE-approved providers.