Description

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Goal: Discuss the effects of secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) on the entire body.

Objectives:

1. List the potential adverse clinical outcomes related to inadequately controlled parathyroid hormone levels.
2. Describe the pathophysiology of secondary hyperparathyroidsim.
3. Discuss current therapeutic interventions and newer therapeutic approaches to treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Author(s)

• Donna Garcia, RD, LD/N
• Maureen Michael, BSN, MBA, CHN