Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PAFAV
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Review classes of antifungal drugs as well as adverse effects.
Identify the role of antiviral drugs as well as their adverse effects.
Recall healthcare practice considerations for the administration and maintenance of antifungal and antiviral medications.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Antifungal Drugs
Overview
Azoles
Allylamines/Non-azoles
Antimetabolites
Polyenes
Echinocandins
Miscellaneous/Uncategorized Antifungals
Review
Summary
Section 3: Antiviral Drugs
Overview
Influenza Antivirals
Herpesvirus Antivirals
Hepatitis C Antivirals
Hepatitis B Antivirals
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh
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: Andrea Powell, RN, BSN
Andrea Powell, RN, BSN is a SME writer for Relias with a focus on acute care. She has over 11 years of clinical nursing experience, spanning across multiple nursing specialties. Her primary focus has been in critical care, with an affinity to surgical nursing. She also has experience in intraoperative nursing and post-anesthesia care. Andrea has served as a clinical team leader, preceptor and charge nurse to colleagues throughout her nursing career. She has a passion for the education of healthcare professionals and an aspiration for excellence in the healthcare delivery system.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Physician Assistants; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.