Thyroid, antithyroid, calcium, vitamin D, bisphosphonates, calcimimetics, and peptide hormone drugs were presented and discussed, along with nursing implications and client education The structure and function of the thyroid and parathyroid glands were covered, along with diagnostic testing that involves hormones associated with those structure functions.

A brief pathophysiology was provided for hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and hyperparathyroidism.

thyroid gland — a butterfly-shaped gland located in front of the neck below the voice box that is responsible for metabolism and iodine homeostasis within the body. calcimimetics — drugs that mimic the action of calcium in the parathyroid glands or other tissues. bisphosphonates — pyrophosphate analogues that inhibit bone resorption and increase bone density. thyroglobulin — a protein present in the thyroid gland from which thyroid hormones are synthesized.