Thyroid Disorders – Section 4.5 – Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course From Meded101
From Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals by Eric Christianson, PharmD; Pharmacology Expert and Clinical Pharmacist
May 4, 2026 · 16 min
About this episode
This episode provides nurses with an overview of thyroid disorders, focusing on recognition and management of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
This podcast episode gives nurses a practical, easy-to-apply overview of common thyroid disorders, focusing on how to recognize and manage both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in clinical practice. It reviews key differences in presentation—such as fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance in hypothyroidism versus weight loss, tachycardia, and heat intolerance in hyperthyroidism—while connecting these symptoms to underlying physiology. Nurses will learn important medication considerations, including proper administration of levothyroxine and monitoring for adverse effects with methimazole. The episode also highlights critical safety topics like recognizing thyroid storm, interpreting lab values (TSH, T3, T4), and providing effective patient education. With real-world clinical pearls, this episode helps nurses build confidence in managing thyroid conditions across care settings. Be sure to check out our free Top 200 study guide – a 31 page PDF that is yours for FREE!
People in this episode
Host: Eric Christianson
Topics covered
- thyroid disorders
- hypothyroidism
- hyperthyroidism
- nursing pharmacology
- clinical practice
- patient education
Keywords
- thyroid disorders
- hypothyroidism
- hyperthyroidism
- nursing
- pharmacology
- levothyroxine
- methimazole
- patient education
- clinical practice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Meded101
Products: levothyroxine, methimazole
Books & works: Top 200 study guide
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