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Pharmacology for Nurses

Introduction

Pharmacology for NursesIntroduction
The organs of the endocrine system, including the pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas are shown in their anatomical location (in the head and torso). The pituitary gland is located below the brain. The thyroid starts in the throat and goes down toward the lungs. The adrenal glands are below the lungs, and the pancreas is located between the adrenal glands.
Figure 28.1 The endocrine system regulates all biological processes related to development of the brain and nervous system, reproduction, growth, and metabolism. (attribution: Copyright Rice University, OpenStax, under CC BY 4.0 license)

Chapter Outline

28.1 Introduction to Diabetes
28.2 Insulin and Non-Insulin Injectable Diabetes Drugs
28.3 Oral Antidiabetic Drugs

Diabetes is a long-term chronic health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It alters how the body regulates glucose from food and uses it for energy. Diabetes affects people of all races, sexes, and ages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, n.d.-a), diabetes and diabetes-related health complications can be serious and costly. The eighth leading cause of death in the United States, diabetes costs a total estimated $327 billion in medical costs and lost work and wages (CDC, n.d.-a). Along with dietary modifications, diabetes management includes insulin, non-insulin injectable diabetes drugs, and oral diabetes drugs. This chapter will explore diabetes and the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for this disease process.

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