Nursing REPLICA CENTRO STUDI S.G. DI DIO OSP.S.PIETRO

1. Fundamentals of Endocrinology and Metabolism -Introduction to the endocrine system: hormones, mechanisms of action, and feedback loops. -General Pathophysiology of the endocrine system: hyperfunction, hypofunction, hormonal resistance. -Nutrient Metabolism: Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins; regulation of energy balance. 2. Diabetes Mellitus -Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. -Diagnostic criteria and classification. -Therapy: Insulin (types, administration methods, education), oral and injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs. -Management and prevention of acute complications (Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State) and chronic complications (micro- and macrovascular). -Nursing aspects in glucose monitoring and therapeutic education. 3. Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis -Anatomy and physiology of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. -Pituitary Disorders: Adenomas (e.g., Prolactinomas, Acromegaly), Hypophysitis, Diabetes Insipidus. -Nursing care for neurosurgical patients and in the management of hormone replacement therapies. 4. Thyroid Pathologies -Pathophysiology of thyroid hormone synthesis and regulation. -Hypothyroidism (e.g., Hashimoto's Thyroiditis) and Hyperthyroidism (e.g., Graves' Disease): clinical presentation, diagnosis, and therapy. -Thyroid Nodules and Carcinoma. 5. Adrenal Pathologies Physiology of the adrenal cortex and medulla (Cortisol, Aldosterone, Catecholamines). Hypercortisolism (Cushing's Syndrome) and Hypocortisolism (Addison's Disease, Adrenal Crisis). Hyperaldosteronism and Pheochromocytoma. Nursing aspects in the management of adrenal crisis and steroid replacement therapy. 6. Pathologies of the Reproductive System Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis: sexual development and gonadal function. Male gonadal pathologies: Hypogonadism, Male sexual disorders Female gonadal pathologies: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Female Hypogonadism, Female sexual disorders. Principles of nursing care related to diagnostic tests and hormonal therapies