Pharmacology of Asthma
Asthma is a chronic, complex disorder characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, inflammation, and bronchial hyper-reactivity to irritants, chemicals, allergens, or even exercise. It affects millions of people daily, in all walks of life, and it frequently contributes to healthcare visits and missed school and work days.
Asthma can be well-controlled if the ordering practitioner is familiar with the diagnosis and management of asthma, during both acute exacerbations and long-term management. For the goals of management to be met, patients with asthma must be well-educated about their medications and engaged in medical decision-making. Additionally, they must know how to measure lung function at home and when to report changes in condition. Using a collaborative approach, patients with asthma can live a normal, productive life.
The goal of this course is to refresh knowledge of asthma medications for healthcare professionals in acute care settings.
Asthma is a chronic, complex disorder characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, inflammation, and bronchial hyper-reactivity to irritants, chemicals, allergens, or even exercise. It affects millions of people daily, in all walks of life, and it frequently contributes to healthcare visits and missed school and work days. Asthma can be well-controlled if the ordering practitioner is familiar with the diagnosis and management of asthma, during both acute exacerbations and long-term management. For the goals of management to be met, patients with asthma must be well-educated about their medications and engaged in medical decision-making. Additionally, they must know how to measure lung function at home and when to report changes in condition. Using a collaborative approach, patients with asthma can live a normal, productive life. The goal of this course is to refresh knowledge of asthma medications for healthcare professionals in acute care settings.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Type Activity: Knowledge
Target Audience Designation: P
ACPE Universal Activity Number: JA4008266-0000-23-023-H01-P
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
American Association for Respiratory Care
This program has been approved as non-traditional Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.
Approval #: 191836000
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Florida Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Florida Board of Respiratory Care (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Respiratory Care Professionals
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Kansas State Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Michigan Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision- Respiratory Therapy
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision- Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Wyoming Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Explain the classes of drugs for the management of asthma.
Review the role of pharmacological agents in the management of asthma.
Describe considerations for clinical care related to pharmacotherapy use.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Severity
Differentials
Treatment Goals
Patient Self-Management
Short and Long-Term Control
Section 3: Treatment of Acute Exacerbations
SABAs
Systemic Corticosteroids
Anticholinergics
Status Asthmaticus
Section 4: Long-Term Asthma Treatment
ICSs
Long-Acting β-2 Agonists
Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonists (LAMAs)
Methylxanthines
Mast Cell Stabilizers
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LTRAs) and 5-Lipoxyganse Inhibitors
Immunomodulators
Epinephrine
Macrolide Antibiotics
Indications for Hospitalization
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Meet Kelsey
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council.Writer: Nicole Strickland, M.Ed., RN, CPAN
Writer: Ashley M. Coffey, RNNicole Strickland brings over a decade of experience in nursing, spanning all levels of patient acuity, and holds certification as a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN). Nicole earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Temple University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University. Further expanding her educational qualifications, Nicole obtained a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Currently, she is a lead SME writer at Relias, where she focuses on developing evidence-based, engaging educational content for healthcare professionals.
Ashley Coffey, RN, BSN, BA is a SME nurse writer for Relias with a focus in Acute Care. She holds three bachelor's degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill: in English Literature, Linguistics, and Nursing. With over ten years of nursing experience in critical care, post-surgical care, and post-anesthesia care units in university and community hospitals across the United States, she fosters a particular passion for balancing time constraints with necessary, engaging education for nurses.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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