Pathophysiology: Alterations of Hormonal Regulation I

Hours: 1.00
# Course Code: REL-RCC-PATH-B-11

This lesson reviews the mechanisms of hormonal alterations of the thyroid and pituitary glands. It covers hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus, hypopituitarism, hyperpituitarism, acromegaly, and prolactinoma.

Course Description

This lesson reviews the mechanisms of hormonal alterations of the thyroid and pituitary glands. It covers hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus, hypopituitarism, hyperpituitarism, acromegaly, and prolactinoma.

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American Health Information Management Association

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American Academy of Professional Coders

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-RCC-PATH-B-11

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Recognize the mechanisms of hormonal alterations.
Select the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of posterior pituitary diseases, including the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) and diabetes insipidus.
Compare the clinical manifestations of hypopituitarism and hyperpituitarism.
Distinguish between two important types of pituitary disease: acromegaly and prolactinoma.
Contrast the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management of selected causes of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
Identify the most important clinical features of thyroid carcinoma.

Expert Reviewer: G Everett Stephens, MD, FAAEM

Disclosure: G Everett Stephens, MD, FAAEM has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Expert Reviewer: Elizabeth Shoaf, RN, MSN, CNOR, CSSM

Disclosure: Elizabeth Shoaf, RN, MSN, CNOR, CSSM has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Expert Reviewer: Karen Krawzik, RHIT, CCS AHIMA Approved ICD-1-CM/PCS Trainer

Disclosure: Karen Krawzik, RHIT, CCS AHIMA Approved ICD-1-CM/PCS Trainer has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Expert Reviewer: Martin Huecker, MD

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Expert Reviewer: Carol Maimone, RHIT, CCS

Disclosure: Carol Maimone, RHIT, CCS has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Pathophysiology: Alterations of Hormonal Regulation I

This lesson reviews the mechanisms of hormonal alterations of the thyroid and pituitary glands. It covers hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus, hypopituitarism, hyperpituitarism, acromegaly, and prolactinoma.

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American Health Information Management Association

American Academy of Professional Coders

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