Endocrine Medications — Hormone Therapies, Antidiabetic Agents, and NCLEX Pharmacology Review | Chapter 44: Saunders NCLEX-PN Review
Endocrine Medications — Hormone Therapies, Antidiabetic Agents, and NCLEX Pharmacology Review | Chapter 44: Saunders NCLEX-PN Review Chapter 44 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri provides a complete review of medications used in managing endocrine disorders, from hormone replacements to advanced antidiabetic therapies. This chapter emphasizes NCLEX-priority drug safety, adverse effect monitoring, and patient teaching to support effective and safe pharmacologic care. Watch the video above for a focused review, then read the detailed breakdown below. For more NCLEX-PN pharmacology study tools, subscribe to Last Minute Lecture on YouTube. Pituitary Medications Growth Hormone: Somatropin — used for GH deficiency; monitor growth, watch for joint pain and hyperglycemia. Antidiuretic Hormones: Desmopressin, vasopressin — treat diabetes insipidus; monitor for water intoxication and hyp...